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State awards millions in economic-development funding in latest round of REDC initiative
New York State has awarded millions in funding to Central New York, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, and the North Country as part of the regional economic-development
Ithaca Marriott set to open Monday
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons plans to open on Monday at 120 South Aurora St. in Ithaca. The hotel includes
People news: Tompkins Trust’s Volpicelli to retire after 32 years with bank
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Trust Company announced the retirement of Doug Volpicelli, branch services officer for its Triphammer branch. Volpicelli first started with Tompkins Trust
Fidelis Care opens Utica office
UTICA, N.Y. — Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with 1.5 million members, has announced the opening of a downtown Utica community office. The organization
People news: Daughter for Hire promotes Webb to director of companion care
CLINTON, N.Y. — Daughter for Hire LLC announced it has promoted Allison Webb to director of companion care. Webb began her role with the Mohawk
Schumer: Change in federal-funding formula hurts rural hospitals in upstate New York
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) on Friday said he’d fight attempts to “claw back critical” federal funds that allow small hospitals, such
WRVO Public Media adds new signals in Rome, western Madison County
OSWEGO, N.Y. — WRVO Public Media has expanded its broadcast network with the addition of two new signals serving the city of Rome and western
Tioga Downs Casino opens after final approval from New York
NICHOLS, N.Y. — Tioga Downs Casino opened for business on Friday afternoon after the New York State Gaming Commission gave the facility final approval earlier in the
Cornell extends contract of athletics director through 2022
ITHACA, N.Y. — J. Andrew (Andy) Noel, Cornell University’s director of athletics and physical education, will lead the Big Red sports program for at least
Excellus to offer telemedicine option in health plans
DeWITT, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield on Tuesday announced it will offer a telemedicine option to all privately insured and Medicare Advantage members in 2017.
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