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Schumer calls on USDA to probe, work with industry leaders on milk-carton shortage

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) on Monday called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate the national milk-carton shortage affecting dairy farmers and schools in New York and states across the country. Read More

Neighborhood Depot formally breaks ground in Owego

OWEGO, N.Y. — The Neighborhood Depot, an $8.1 million shared facility for nonprofits, broke ground on Friday morning, Nov. 10, with a ceremony at 146 Central Ave. Read More

Pennsylvania man charged with arson in Tioga Downs barn fire

NICHOLS, N.Y. — A Pennsylvania man was arrested Thursday in connection with a barn fire at the Tioga Downs Casino complex in Nichols that killed more than two dozen racehorses. Read More

SUNY announces internship program for veterans focused on enrollment and support

SUNY has announced an internship program for student veterans focused on veteran enrollment and support. Read More

New York employers to save about $53M with lower workers’-compensation rate in 2024, state says

ALBANY, N.Y. — The state government says New York employers are expected to save more than $50 million in 2024 due to a reduction in the annual workers’-compensation assessment rate. Read More

People news: Grossman St. Amour CPAs hires supervisor in tax services group

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Grossman St. Amour CPAs announced it has added Maria C. Gersbacher, CPA as a supervisor in its tax services group. Read More

Syracuse University to convert the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center into a residence hall

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Wednesday announced it plans to convert the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center into a nearly 400-bed, on-campus residence hall. Read More

Binghamton Rumble Ponies are searching for a new general manager

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets, are searching for a new general manager. Read More

Herkimer man arrested for stealing more than $5,000 in items from Lowe’s store

HERKIMER, N.Y. — A Herkimer man was arrested after allegedly pilfering more than $5,000 worth of items through the self-checkout lane at a major home-improvement store in the town of Herkimer. Read More