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Schumer urges Breeze Airways to begin service at Syracuse airport
The ask took place “in a personal meeting” that Schumer had with Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman, the senator’s office noted. Schumer said having the
AmeriCU announces promotions and new hires
Alissa Sykes Tulloch was promoted to executive VP and chief operating officer to lead the credit union’s growth initiatives. Tulloch joined AmeriCU in 2020 as
Young Scholars LPP of Utica University receives Health Equity Award
UTICA, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield awarded Young Scholars LPP of Utica University a Health Equity Award of $30,000 to support Young Scholars mental health
Generous Roasting offers coffee to benefit Upstate Cerebral Palsy
ROME, N.Y. — Upstate Cerebral Palsy (UCP) has partnered with Delta Lake Conference Center’s Haven Camps and Generous Roasting Company to produce three coffee blends that are roasted, packaged, and shipped by individuals working in Vocational & Employment Services at UCP. This partnership allows the individuals receiving services to build valuable work-life skills as well
Sikorsky Aircraft wins $99 million Navy contract; work to be done in Owego
OWEGO, N.Y. — Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin company, was recently awarded a $99.25 million cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This pact provides products and support required to rapidly integrate and field VH-92A aircraft simulators and trainers in support of the Presidential Helicopter Program, according to a Feb. 17 contract announcement from the U.S.
New York home sales slip in January, CNY sales mixed
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York realtors sold 10,935 previously-owned homes in January, down 5.4 percent from the 11,565 homes they sold in January 2021, as the industry grappled with record-low inventory. Pending sales in January edged up 0.6 percent to 9,698 from 9,639 a year prior, pointing to a possible reversal of sales declines in
Birch Wealth Management adds employee, plans growth
ROME, N.Y. — With the philosophy that everyone deserves a financial planner, whether they are close to retiring or just starting their careers, Iris Buczkowski founded Birch Wealth Management in September 2019. Since then, she has grown her firm to $40 million in assets under management and recently added a full-time employee. Birch Wealth is
North Country projects get boost from National Grid grants
Economic-development projects involving Watertown Public Square, a boost for the Drum Country NY marketing program, and a Potsdam business renovating an adjacent building were among those National Grid helped fund last year. The energy company said it invested a total of more than $2.6 million in economic-development funding in 2021 in Central and Northern New York aimed
Program offers information on launching a food-based business
ROME, N.Y. — For everyone that whipped up some sourdough bread while in lockdown and thought, “I should sell this,” Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County has just the program to help make that happen. The From Recipe to Market program, in partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College’s Rome campus, kicks off March 9 and
Three North Country businesses transition to younger ownership
Three businesses in Franklin County are remaining “active in their communities for years to come” with the involvement of young entrepreneurs and local economic-development organizations. The businesses are Little Town Lanes and Martin’s Handmade Pretzels in Moira and Happy Camping RV in Vermontville. The Franklin County Economic Development Corp. (FCEDC) worked with the new owners of the
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