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Community Memorial Hospital starts phase 2 of $31.5 million expansion project
HAMILTON — Community Memorial Hospital has entered the second phase of its $31.5 million project to expand and renovate patient care spaces. The hospital had experienced delays created by increases in construction costs until the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently guaranteed the loan necessary to complete construction. “On behalf of all of us at […]
Northern New York Community Foundation names new board chair
WATERTOWN — Lewis County resident Cheryl R. Steckly was recently named chair of the Northern New York (NNY) Community Foundation board of directors, the nonprofit announced. Steckly retired in 2019 as superintendent of Lowville Academy & Central Schools after more than 35 years working in public education. She was first appointed to the Community Foundation
VIEWPOINT: District Court Enjoins FTC Non-Compete Ban, But With a Catch
On July 3, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Hon. Ada Brown, U.S.D.J.) issued a memorandum opinion and order enjoining the enforcement of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) non-compete rule. In so doing, the court held that the plaintiff, Ryan LLC, was likely to succeed on the merits of
Onondaga County seeks proposals for new downtown hotel
County lawmakers approve hotel initiative SYRACUSE — Onondaga County will soon issue a request-for-proposals (RFP) to the private sector build a
Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival moving to the Landmark Theatre
SYRACUSE — It’s an event that’s moving from one historic Syracuse location to another near the end of the month. The Berkshire Bank Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival, which has been held in Clinton Square since 2001, is moving to a new part of downtown Syracuse July 26-27. The Landmark Theatre will host the festival’s
Emerson Foundation names new board president
AUBURN — The Fred L. Emerson Foundation board of directors has elected Lori E. Robinson to serve as the ninth president of the foundation. Robinson is the great-granddaughter of Fred L. Emerson, the foundation’s founder. Born and raised in Auburn, Robinson has served as a director of the foundation since 1992. She is a graduate
New York SBDC to honor regional small businesses in client roadshow presentations
ALBANY — The New York Small Business Development Center (NY SBDC) has scheduled award presentations at businesses in Lowville, Utica, Oneonta, and Hogansburg in Franklin County. They’re among 10 award recipients that NY SBDC will honor as part of its upcoming client awards roadshow beginning July 29, per its July 8 announcement. The NY SBDC’s
CNY Community Engagement Committee details Micron investment fund priorities
SYRACUSE — It’s a group that’s been working for more several months to identify community priorities and “create a framework for directing investments” for a multi-million-dollar fund that’s connected to Micron’s deal with New York State government. The Central New York Community Engagement Committee (CEC) on June 27 released a document with ideas for using
Upstate’s Air Upstate drone team conduct first BVLOS flight
SYRACUSE — In May, Upstate Medical University says it completed a key test flight for its drone program that advances the health system’s goal of
New Launch NY investments include startups in Ithaca, Rochester, Buffalo
BUFFALO — A fledgling Ithaca business is among the Upstate companies in which Launch NY has invested. Caretech Human in Ithaca is one of three companies that will use $175,000 from Launch NY. It also invested in TelosAir in Rochester and Edenesque in Buffalo. Caretech has developed a small device that users can install above
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