Baldwinsville dental-office building sold for $400,000

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BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. — The more than 3,000-square-foot medical-office building that is home to Baldwinsville Gentle Dentistry has been sold for $400,000. Golden Holdings, LLC, of Fayetteville, purchased the two-story structure on a quarter-acre of land at 30 W. Genesee St. (Route 31) in the village of Baldwinsville from dentist David Pearce and Susan Pearce. Bart […]

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Comptroller audit finds Herkimer County IDA didn’t properly approve and monitor projects

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) officials and board members didn’t properly approve and monitor economic-development projects, a recent local-government audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. As a result, the IDA’s board could not effectively evaluate projects or hold project owners accountable, per a July 11 news release

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New York corn planted area hits 10-year high in 2022

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New York farms planted corn for all purposes on an estimated 1.19 million acres this year, up 13 percent from the 2021 planted area, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) New York field office. The 2022 total is the highest in a decade. Empire State growers expect to harvest 590,000 acres for

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Clear Path awarded Bob Woodruff Foundation grant

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CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — Clear Path for Veterans announced it has received a grant from the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) to expand support for veteran and military households in Wayne, Lewis, and Jefferson Counties. Clear Path said it will use the funding to access peer support, food assistance, and resource navigation to reduce isolation and improve

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Business-degree learning space at OCC named in honor of retired college president

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ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The primary classroom associated with the Onondaga Community College (OCC) business-degree programs is now called “Crabill Commons” in honor of Casey Crabill, who retired as school president June 30. The board of trustees at OCC on June 28 approved the classroom renaming. In addition to the name change, Community Bank System, Inc.

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St. Joseph’s Health merges with St. Peter’s in Albany

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — St. Joseph’s Health on July 1 merged its operations with St. Peter’s Health Partners in Albany to deal with the financial impact of the pandemic. Both health systems are part of Livonia, Michigan–based Trinity Health, which informed employees of the restructuring June 29. In a statement issued that day, St. Joseph’s Health

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VIEWPOINT: Fulton native serves at Naval Air Technical Training Center

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Aviation recruit April Cardenas, a native of Fulton, serves the U.S. Navy at the Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) in Pensacola, Florida. As a student at NATTC, Cardenas is serving among sailors and Marines developing the skills needed to be successful naval aviation warfighters. Students at NATTC are taught the requirements and skills needed to be successful

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Aviation recruit April Cardenas, a native of Fulton, serves the U.S. Navy at the Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) in Pensacola, Florida.

As a student at NATTC, Cardenas is serving among sailors and Marines developing the skills needed to be successful naval aviation warfighters. Students at NATTC are taught the requirements and skills needed to be successful in their new careers.

Cardenas joined the Navy more than six months ago, and today serves as an aviation boatswain’s mate.

“Two of my aunts served in the Navy and I wanted to follow in their footsteps,” said Cardenas. “They are both very proud that I am now serving as well.”

According to Cardenas, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Fulton.

“Early on, I learned to never give up on my dreams and learned to set an example for my younger siblings,” said Cardenas.

The Naval Air Technical Training Center’s mission is to provide world-class professional aviation warriors to the Navy fleet supporting combat readiness anywhere around the world, while taking good care of our people, families, and being good neighbors and stewards in the city of Pensacola and the surrounding region.

NATTC’s leaders and experts develop, deliver and leverage technology to optimize performance of our Navy, Marine Corps, and foreign national students. We provide the most up-to-date and relevant training available to our sailors and Marines ensuring Naval aviation’s success.

Serving in the Navy means Cardenas is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances, and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.

“We are always keeping a lookout in the sea and on land, so we can always be prepared for whatever we may encounter,” said Cardenas.

Cardenas and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.

“Graduating from boot camp was a major accomplishment for me,” said Cardenas. “Although it was physically and mentally challenging, I pushed through to graduation.”

As Cardenas and other sailors continue to train and perform the mission they are tasked with, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.

“Serving in the Navy means protecting the American people and returning the help they have given me,” added Cardenas.

The Naval Education and Training Command is the U.S. Navy’s Force Development pillar and largest shore command. Through its “Street to Fleet” focus, Naval Education and Training Command recruits civilians and transforms them into skilled warfighters ready to meet the current and future needs of the U.S. Navy.

Syracuse apartment rent prices fall in June

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The median rental price for most apartments in the Syracuse metro area fell more than 6 percent in June compared to May, as national median rent prices also backed off in a “long-awaited slowdown in the shocking price hikes over the last year.” That’s according to the latest Zumper National Rent Report,

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Rotary Club of Ithaca seeks proposals for its community grants program

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ITHACA, N.Y. — The Rotary Club of Ithaca is accepting applications for its community grants program. It’s a program that’s intended to promote the quality of life in Tompkins County The Rotary Club says its intention is to “fund several smaller grants in full.” Small nonprofit organizations are “especially encouraged” to apply. The maximum grant

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Launch Lewis County program funds 9 microenterprises

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LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Nine microenterprise businesses have secured funding totaling $180,000 in the Launch Lewis County grant program. The grants include two $30,000 awards, five $20,000 grants, and two $10,000 awards, Naturally Lewis said. Launch Lewis County is a business competition grant program that the Lewis County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) administers on behalf of

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LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Nine microenterprise businesses have secured funding totaling $180,000 in the Launch Lewis County grant program.

The grants include two $30,000 awards, five $20,000 grants, and two $10,000 awards, Naturally Lewis said.

Launch Lewis County is a business competition grant program that the Lewis County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) administers on behalf of Lewis County to helps businesses start or expand.

Naturally Lewis, based in Lowville, is the economic-development agency for Lewis County. It includes the IDA and the Lewis County Development Corporation.

Funding for the Launch Lewis County program is provided by the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal, Community Development Block Grant program, per a Naturally Lewis news release.

“Small businesses and entrepreneurs often have a difficult time accessing capital in small amounts to purchase the equipment they need,” Brittany Davis, executive director of the Lewis County IDA, said. “Our partnership with Lewis County to administer the Launch Lewis County program has allowed small businesses and entrepreneurs to start and expand products and services, which in turn creates and retains jobs, creates unique experiences for residents and tourists, and ultimately enhances the tax base of Lewis County.”

The Launch Lewis County grant committee was able to allocate all of the $180,000 in funding and increase funding for some of the grants.

The recipients of grants are the following microenterprises:

Sterling Valley Maple, LLC of Croghan — $30,000
The Tack Shack in Glenfield — $30,000
Munch of Lowville — $20,000
Simmons Tree Farm in Copenhagen — $20,000
Turin Highland Lodge of Turin — $20,000
Vanilla Bean Bake Shop in Lowville — $20,000
World’s Famous Osceola Hotel of Osceola — $20,000
Cogumelo Mushrooms of Natural Bridge — $10,000
Grassroot Meats in Lowville — $10,000

Local interest, qualifying

A total of 21 businesses expressed interest in the Launch Lewis County program when it started back in March. All 21 businesses completed a mandatory entrepreneurial training course hosted by the local Small Business Development Center.

Twelve businesses submitted final applications for Launch Lewis County funding. After review by the Launch Lewis County grant committee and final approval by the Lewis County IDA board, nine applications were determined to have met all local and New York State Community Development Block Grant requirements that qualified each project for funding.

In order to qualify for the Launch Lewis County microenterprise grant program in the future, applicants must be startup businesses or existing businesses with plans to expand or diversify products or services.

They must also be a for-profit microenterprise (five or fewer employees); “must enhance experiences” for tourists and locals, alike; and must only use grant funds for equipment, machinery, furniture, fixtures and inventory.

In addition, applicants/owners must be considered low to moderate income based on the 2021 New York State Income Guidelines or create a job to be made available to low to moderate-income individuals to qualify for grant.

Applicants also need to understand that grant funds can only cover up to 90 percent of total project cost, Naturally Lewis noted.

Besides the funding, grant recipients also gain access to ongoing technical assistance through Naturally Lewis’s DBA Lewis County program, a professional photoshoot, a logo and branding package, and grand opening or expansion promotion.

Recipients will also have access to a low-interest loan fund, if they qualify, Naturally Lewis said.

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