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People news: Adirondack North Country Association names new board members
SARANAC LAKE — The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) recently announced the addition of two new members to its board of directors. The nonprofit, regional
Upstate Medical launches “high-risk” psychiatry program for youth at risk for suicide
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University has opened what it’s calling a “high-risk” psychiatry program. It specializes in the treatment of youth and young adults
NRC approves transfer of FitzPatrick plant from Entergy to Exelon
SCRIBA, N.Y. — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved the transfer of the operating license of the James A. FitzPatrick nuclear-power plant in Scriba
Cornell, Clarkson win FuzeHub grants to assist manufacturers
Cornell University and Clarkson University will use grant funding to support projects they say will generate nearly 40 manufacturing jobs. Cornell secured three grants for
Tioga County will hold a job fair March 8
OWEGO, N.Y. — Nearly 90 employers will participate as Tioga County holds its annual job fair next Wednesday, March 8 in Owego. The event is
Excellus reports net income of nearly $100 million in 2016
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Central New York’s largest health insurer, reported net income of $99.5 million on $6 billion in premium revenue last year. The figures
SBA presents $750,000 check to New York’s Excelsior Growth fund
ALBANY, N.Y. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded $750,000 to the Excelsior Growth Fund (EGF) to benefit startup and existing entrepreneurs in
State accepts Southern Tier Technologies into START-UP NY program
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — A Southern Tier startup company is among 43 businesses that New York State has accepted into the START-UP NY program. Southern Tier
M&T Bank president and COO, Mark Czarnecki, dies
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Mark Czarnecki, president and COO of M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB), died Sunday “after an extended illness.” He was 61. Czarnecki served as
Tioga Downs opens newly expanded gaming floor
NICHOLS, N.Y. — Tioga Downs Casino has opened its newly expanded gaming floor. The expanded space is part of the casino that Tioga Downs opened
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