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SECNY FCU board appoints Vassallo as executive VP
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The board of directors of SECNY Federal Credit Union (FCU) recently announced the appointment of Peter Vassallo as the credit union’s new

Greek Peak to offer terrain-based learning for beginner ski, snowboard lessons
VIRGIL, N.Y. — Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Virgil in Cortland County says it is using terrain-based learning on the mountain this season. Terrain-based learning

Syracuse mayor appoints Hill as director of business development
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has announced the appointment of Brianca Hill as director of business development in the city’s Department of Neighborhood

OCC, Medgar Evers College sign transfer agreement for qualified OCC students
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) students who meet specific requirements will have a “guaranteed pathway” to a bachelor’s-degree program and financial support at

North Country, Mohawk Valley REDCs win funding in challenge competition
“New York’s REDC Challenge Competition is just one of the ways that our state is empowering local leaders to transform their communities and unlock their

Liberty Resources awarded two federal designations
DeWITT, N.Y. — DeWitt–based Liberty Resources says it has been granted two federal designations. They include the designation as a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike

SALINA, N.Y. — OCWA, Central New York’s Water Authority, announced that Sheilla Roth has joined as its new CFO, effective Tuesday, Dec. 26. In this

Syracuse University CPS offers tuition-incentive program for government, community-college employees
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The College of Professional Studies at Syracuse University has announced a tuition-incentive program for employees of municipal governments and community colleges. The

“Binghamton is quickly becoming a national hub for innovation, and the NSF’s latest $6 million ART investment only builds on that momentum — amplifying the

Solvay Bank, FHLBNY award grants to small businesses, nonprofits
Solvay Bank awarded the grants to the 10 local recipients in December. “As a community bank, we believe in the power of small businesses and