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Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce annual meeting included speakers, awards
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The year’s annual meeting of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GOFCC) showcased remarks from speakers and awards honoring businesses and individuals.

Excellus reports net loss topping $23 million in 2023
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield says it ended 2023 with a net loss of $23.2 million. Excellus, Central New York’s largest health insurer, reported

SUNY Oswego to use nearly $2 million federal grant to support student equity, success
OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego will use a five-year, $1.9 million federal grant to support a “range of initiatives building student equity and success.” The

EPA awards $23M to start cleanup of Ley Creek portion of Onondaga Lake superfund site
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will award about $23 million to begin cleanup of the Ley Creek portion of the Onondaga

Frontier Airlines announced nonstop service from Syracuse airport to Atlanta
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) on Wednesday announced new, nonstop air service from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) directly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

SU’s new housing strategy has plans for two new residence halls, demolishing two existing dorms
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) has plans to build a new residence hall at 700 Ostrom Ave. and to demolish the existing Marion and

SU honors Boeheim with scholarship, banner, and name on entry to the Melo Center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) on Saturday afternoon honored long-time former men’s basketball head coach Jim Boeheim with a new scholarship and a banner

Le Moyne uses county grant to expand ERIE21 program to additional school districts
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College is expanding its ERIE21 technology-education program to both the Onondaga Central and LaFayette Central school districts. Onondaga County has

Bassett Healthcare Network extends sign-on bonus program
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network announced that it is extending an organization-wide sign-on bonus program to help recruit new nurses and other staff members.
New York DEC Commissioner Seggos to leave his post this spring
ALBANY, N.Y. — Basil Seggos, who has served as commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) since 2015, will be leaving