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Wolfspeed announces partnership with Jaguar Land Rover for chips produced at Mohawk Valley Fab site
MARCY, N.Y. — Wolfspeed, Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with Jaguar Land Rover to supply silicon-carbide semiconductors produced at the new Mohawk Valley Fab

New director announced for MACNY affiliate Partners for Education & Business
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, the Manufacturers Association, has announced the hiring of Dr. Tanya Eastman as director of Partners for Education & Business, Inc., an

New transfer tax begins Tuesday in Madison County
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1, Madison County will begin collecting its own transfer tax on property sales under local law number five. The

eBay completes its acquisition of Syracuse’s TCGplayer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) on Monday announced it has completed its acquisition of TCGplayer of Syracuse for a total deal value of

Dannible & McKee completes acquisition of Auburn CPA firm
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dannible & McKee, LLP, a Syracuse–based accounting firm, on Monday said it has completed its acquisition of a firm in Cayuga County.

Oswego Health announces new director of The Manor, Springside at Seneca Hill
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health says it has hired Leigh Hilgenberg as the new executive director and administrator of both The Manor and Springside at

“We are so appreciative of this donation from MacKenzie Scott — a landmark moment in our 20 years of service to the community,” Nora OBrien-Suric,

Catholic Charities of Herkimer County receives $200K for addiction prevention
ILION, N.Y. — The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) has awarded more than $1.3 million in funding to support the expansion of addiction-prevention services for older adults including $200,000 to Catholic Charities of Herkimer County. “Addiction can affect anyone, including older adults, and often times this population can face barriers
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ILION, N.Y. — The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) has awarded more than
$1.3 million in funding to support the expansion of addiction-prevention services for older adults including $200,000 to Catholic Charities of Herkimer County.
“Addiction can affect anyone, including older adults, and often times this population can face barriers when accessing help,” OASAS Commissioner Chinazo Cunningham said in a release. “With this expansion of our prevention services for older adults we will be able to better reach them with these important services to support their health and well-being.”
Providers will use the funding to engage with older adults through the Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) program that focuses on healthy aging and making healthy lifestyle choices. This includes education topics such as substance misuse, medication management, stress management, and depression.
The initiative also is designed to increase engagement with the adult population through the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) approach to public health to identify those at risk of developing substance-use disorders and deliver early intervention and treatment services.
OASAS partnered with the New York State Office for the Aging and the New York State Division of Veterans’ Services for the initiative. The federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Supplemental Grant provided the funding.
OASAS oversees one of the nation’s largest substance-use disorder systems of care with about 1,700 prevention, treatment, and recovery programs that serve more than 680,000 individuals annually.

Fulton announces “Home to Grow” program, offering up to $20K for first-time home buyers
FULTON, N.Y. — First-time homebuyers in the city of Fulton who meet income-eligibility requirements could receive up to $20,000 toward the purchase of their first home under a new city government program. Sarah Farley, executive director of the Fulton Community Development Agency (CDA), announced the city’s new “Home to Grow” program on Oct. 3. “We’re
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FULTON, N.Y. — First-time homebuyers in the city of Fulton who meet income-eligibility requirements could receive up to $20,000 toward the purchase of their first home under a new city government program.
Sarah Farley, executive director of the Fulton Community Development Agency (CDA), announced the city’s new “Home to Grow” program on Oct. 3. “We’re extremely excited to announce that grant funds are available through this program to help cover down payment and closing costs for income-eligible home buyers,” Farley said in a news release. “Funding is based on each buyer’s financial need and homes to be purchased must be existing one-family homes costing less than $171,000 within the City of Fulton,” she noted.
Newly constructed homes are eligible for the program “only after all construction is complete,” according to Farley. Applicants must qualify for a conventional mortgage through a participating bank, credit union, or mortgage company and contribute their own cash to cover a minimum of 1 percent of the total purchase price as their down payment.
Once the Fulton CDA determines applicants to be eligible, they will be able to “enter a purchase contract for a suitable home and seek an affordable mortgage from a local or regional lender,” the release stated. It didn’t specify the income-eligibility rules.
The program is “just one more way we are helping families get into their first home and grow our neighborhoods,” Fulton Mayor Deana Michaels said. “We are always looking for programs and services that make home ownership easier and viable in our city.”

Pop-culture store, FYE, opens at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — FYE (For Your Entertainment), which bills itself as a “premier pop culture destination for the whole family,” has opened at Destiny USA. The 4,500-square-foot retail store is located on level 1, next to Buckle in the former FootAction space, Destiny announced. FYE offers fans of entertainment brands like Marvel, Star Wars, Pokemon,
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — FYE (For Your Entertainment), which bills itself as a “premier pop culture destination for the whole family,” has opened at Destiny USA.
The 4,500-square-foot retail store is located on level 1, next to Buckle in the former FootAction space, Destiny announced.
FYE offers fans of entertainment brands like Marvel, Star Wars, Pokemon, Squishmallows, Funko, Naruto, and more, the chance to find collectibles, apparel, candy, plush, home décor, and other items to display their fandom.
“We’re excited to offer customers a fun shopping experience in the mall where they can find the newest anime everyone is talking about or the latest album on vinyl. Our goal is to be the go-to store for fans.” Jodie Evans, chief merchandising officer for FYE, said in a Destiny release. “We are pleased to offer products that bring joy to fans and look forward to expanding the FYE brand to more locations.”
In addition to its new Syracuse store, FYE also has upstate New York locations in the Albany area (2), Buffalo, Horseheads, Johnson City, New Hartford, Rochester area (2), and Watertown, according to its website.
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