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People news: Renowned animal care expert joins Utica Zoo
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Zoo announced it has appointed Jay Pratte as the organization’s new director of animal care, conservation, and education. Pratte is

CNY regions see falling jobless rates, rising job growth in July
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira regions fell significantly in July compared to a year ago when the pandemic

Hochul sworn in, wants New Yorkers to “believe in their government again”
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul says she wants New Yorkers “to believe in their government again.” “It’s important to me that people have faith.

Utica health-care staffing firm acquired by Texas company
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica–based Fortus Healthcare Resources — which specializes in the direct and travel placement of health-care professionals with an emphasis on nursing —

Five Star Bank formally opens its relocated branch in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Five Star Bank on Monday formally opened its relocated branch in Elmira, a 2,400-square-foot office at 100 West Water St. Five Star

U.S. Customs agents seize $2.8 million in counterfeit watches at Rochester airport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Rochester Airport Port of Entry recently seized designer watches worth nearly $3 million

Upstate Medical University awarded $2 million to upgrade, support its telehealth infrastructure
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has awarded Upstate Medical University $2 million to help upgrade and support its telehealth infrastructure. Upstate will

DOE selects Syracuse University to help manufacturers reduce their carbon footprint
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University is among 32 schools that will work to help local manufacturers improve their energy efficiency, as part of a $60

People news: ARISE hires compliance officer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — ARISE announced that Daniel Trebendis has joined its leadership team as the director of quality improvement and corporate compliance. He comes to

Binghamton University students returning to campus, begin classes Tuesday
VESTAL, N.Y. — After spending the weekend moving in, classes for all of Binghamton University’s 18,600 students are set to begin Tuesday. About 3,000 first-year
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