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Work begins on Oriskany Thruway bridge-replacement project
WHITESBORO, N.Y. — A $9.3 million project to replace the New York State Thruway bridge over Oriskany Boulevard in Whitesboro is underway, the office of
IAED, TC3 graduate first SUNY pre-apprenticeship group in manufacturing program
Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) in partnership with Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) on Aug. 30 held a graduation ceremony for a group seeking work with an area manufacturer. The group was part of the SUNY Pre-apprenticeship Direct-to-Work: Pathways to Manufacturing program, IAED said in its announcement. Participants spent five weeks in training and are
Colgate University and Dartmouth College partner to offer bridge program
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Colgate University and the Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College have formed a new institutional partnership that gives Colgate students access to the Tuck Business Bridge Program, according to an announcement from Colgate. This winter, Colgate sophomores and juniors interested in exploring business careers will have the opportunity to connect
Hochul signs bills affecting New York agricultural industry
GEDDES, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed three bills affecting New York’s agricultural industry. She signed the new legislation into law during her
Career Apprenticeship Initiative connects recent college grads with area job openings
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CAI) in Syracuse connects recent liberal-arts graduates from the area’s higher-education institutions to a one-year apprenticeship with area employers. Under the CAI, employers receive a $5,000 salary reimbursement for agreeing to hire, mentor, and train the student for a year. CenterState CEO members that provided entry-level jobs for
Tioga State Bank opens Johnson City branch
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — Tioga State Bank (TSB) unveiled its new Johnson City branch on Thursday, Aug. 29 with a ribbon cutting and other festivities.
MVHS names new chief medical officer
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has added Gary D. Zimmer as its new chief medical officer. In his new role, Zimmer will provide strategic leadership to ensure continuous improvement of patient safety, quality, effectiveness, value, and efficiency of patient care across MVHS, the health system said in its announcement. He brings more
Fly Creek named nation’s top cidery in USA Today reader survey
FLY CREEK, N.Y. — Readers of USA TODAY named the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard the best cidery in the United States in the
Schumer secures $2.5 million federal grant to double the size of the Oswego County Industrial Park
SCHROEPPEL, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D–N.Y.) on Thursday said he has secured $2.5 million in federal funding to expand the L.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers opens store at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barnes & Noble Booksellers, the nation’s largest retail bookseller, has opened a new location at Destiny USA in Syracuse. The store, which held a formal-opening event on Wednesday morning, Aug. 28, is located on level 2 next to Lululemon. It’s in a space formerly occupied by Banana Republic. “We are excited to
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