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Operation Oswego County selects Wheelock as its next executive director
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The board of trustees of Operation Oswego County (OOC) Inc. has named Austin Wheelock as its new executive director, effective Jan. 1,

People news: Welliver promotes Makela to general superintendent
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. — Welliver, a provider of comprehensive construction services in New York and northern Pennsylvania, has promoted Jeffery Makela to general superintendent. Makela

SEC commissioner, Auburn native Sankey chosen as Utica University’s commencement speaker
“We are privileged to welcome Greg Sankey back to Utica,” Laura Casamento, president of Utica University, said in a press release. “The story of his

Destiny USA to hold job fair on Wednesday
Employers from a variety of industries will participate, looking for candidates of all skill levels. The job fair is free for applicants to attend. Helio

SU’s Blackstone LaunchPad program names Jones as new program manager
Jones graduated from Syracuse in 2014, the school said. In her new role, Jones will be responsible for oversight of various programs at the LaunchPad.

Clarkson University official elected ANCA board’s first female chair
“We are so grateful to have Kelly at the helm during this exciting time at ANCA,” Elizabeth Cooper, executive director of ANCA, said. “During her

Oneida County names lead for public defender office’s criminal division
“During the two-plus decades that Tina Hartwell has served Oneida County in the Public Defender-Criminal Division, she has supervised and managed attorneys and staff while

Hochul signs legislative package to “strengthen” New York’s MWBE program
MWBE firms secured nearly $3 billion in state contracts during the FY22 and they’ve secured nearly $24 billion in state contracts since 2011. “New York
Lockheed Martin’s Salina plant awarded $26.4M Navy contract modification
SALINA, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp.’s (NYSE: LMT) plant in suburban Syracuse recently won a nearly $26.4 million modification to a previously awarded contract from the U.S. Navy. This Lockheed Martin Rotary and Missions Systems firm-fixed-price contract adjustment is to procure provisioned-item order spare parts and exercise options to procure C(V)6 systems in support of
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SALINA, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp.’s (NYSE: LMT) plant in suburban Syracuse recently won a nearly $26.4 million modification to a previously awarded contract from the U.S. Navy.
This Lockheed Martin Rotary and Missions Systems firm-fixed-price contract adjustment is to procure provisioned-item order spare parts and exercise options to procure C(V)6 systems in support of Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program Block 2 full-rate production, according to a Sept. 27 contract announcement from the U.S. Department of Defense.
Work will be performed in Salina (78 percent), as well as Lansdale, Pennsylvania (22 percent). It is expected to be completed by May 2024.
Fiscal 2022 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $26,399,469 (100 percent) will be obligated at the time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year, per the contract announcement. The Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C. is the contracting authority.

Fashion jewelry retailer, Lovisa, opens at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. —Lovisa, a global fashion jewelry brand, in late September formally opened a new store at Destiny USA. The 700-square-foot store is situated on level 2 of the shopping center, across from the busy Apple store. At Lovisa, consumers can shop from a variety of products including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, and hair accessories.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. —Lovisa, a global fashion jewelry brand, in late September formally opened a new store at Destiny USA.
The 700-square-foot store is situated on level 2 of the shopping center, across from the busy Apple store. At Lovisa, consumers can shop from a variety of products including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, and hair accessories.
Founded in 2010, “Lovisa takes inspiration from couture runway and current street style to deliver new, must-have styles at ready-to-wear prices,” according to a Destiny USA release announcing the store’s opening. Lovisa delivers more than 150 new styles to its stores every week, with mission of providing affordable jewelry and accessories to customers, while also giving them expert advice on current trends.
Lovisa has more than 400 stores in 15 countries around the world, including Australia, the U.S., United Kingdom, France, Spain, and South Africa. In addition to its new Syracuse store, the retailer operates upstate New York mall locations in the Albany and Buffalo areas, per its website.
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