Monthly Archives: February 2011

Upstate Shredding – Ben Weitsman Acquires Genesee Scrap and Shredding

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February 28, 2011

Upstate Shredding – Ben Weitsman has announced an agreement to purchase Genesee Scrap, located in Rochester, New York. This is Upstate’s second acquisition in the last month. The all cash transaction for an undisclosed amount is scheduled to close in 30 days. Genesee’s CEO Louis Atkin, GM Aaron Weiner, other executives and staff will...
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Apalachin Lions Club Awards the Uplinger Award to John Sobotka

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February 28, 2011

The Apalachin Lions Club has awarded the Uplinger Award to Lion John Sobotka. The award is in recognition of John’s service to the community and leadership within the Lions organization at the local and state level. Sobotka was responsible for expanding the Club’s Christmas basket project. He also provided fund raising expertise used to...
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Union-Endicott Senior Named a Finalist for National Achievement Scholarship

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February 28, 2011

Union-Endicott High School senior Emery Jamerson has been nominated as a finalist for the National Achievement Scholarship Program. Jamerson is one of nearly 1,300 finalists from across the country being considered for the scholarships to be offered to outstanding Black American students this year. The Judges select winners based on several criteria, including the...
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Johnson City Revitalization Project Schedules Public Meeting March 8th

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February 28, 2011

The Johnson City Revitalization Project has scheduled a public meeting for March 8th at 7PM at the Johnson City Police Station. The Village of Johnson City is lead applicant with Johnson City Partners to apply for a Main Street Grant through the NYS Office of Community Renewal/ Division of Housing and Community Renewal. If...
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Broome County Library to Host Workshop on Living Healthy With Diabetes

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February 28, 2011

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and the Broome County Office for Aging are offering a six-week program entitled “Living Healthy with Diabetes,” designed to help participants gain confidence in their ability to manage diabetes and to maintain an active and fulfilling life. This program will begin on Tuesday, March 15, 1:00pm at the...
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Update: Ithaca College Student from Spencer Found Dead

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February 28, 2011

Numerous friends and classmates of Victoria Cheng gathered Sunday at Muller Chapel on the Ithaca College campus to remember her and provide support to each other. Cheng, 17, of Spencer New York, was found dead outside an off-campus residence at 12:40PM on Saturday. According to Tompkins County Sheriff Ken Lansing, alcohol consumption appears to...
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Ithaca Police Investigate Cornell Student Death

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February 28, 2011

Police in Ithaca are investigating the death of a Cornell University student. George Desdunes, 19, of Brooklyn, was found unconscious on a couch at his fraternity house Friday morning. He was transported to Cayuga Medical Center where he later died. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor, but this has not yet been...
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Binghamton Stabbing Victim Pulls Knife on Police

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February 28, 2011

Binghamton police are investigating a stabbing Friday night at 8 Crandall Street. The victim had minor injuries and told police he was not pressing charges. The man then pulled a knife and menaced police with it. The unnamed stabbing victim was then arrested by police.
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