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MVCC, University at Albany sign transfer agreement
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) and the University at Albany have signed an articulation, or transfer, agreement. It represents the largest articulation

American Red Cross appoints Alan Turner as regional CEO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The American Red Cross has appointed Alan Turner, II as regional CEO for the Western and Central New York region. Turner has

Dutchland Plastics opens new factory in Canastota
CANASTOTA, N.Y. — Dutchland Plastics has moved its upstate New York plant from Sherrill to a bigger space in the village of Canastota in Madison

Construction begins on nearly $25M expansion project at Ithaca airport, with name change coming
ITHACA, N.Y. — Construction has started on the $24.7 million expansion of the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, an effort that will conclude with a facility
Eight regional companies among 18 finalists for FuzeHub’s commercialization competition in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. — Eight regional companies are among the finalists for FuzeHub’s upcoming commercialization competition in which seven companies will win a total of $350,000.

State completes $6M waterfront environmental education center at Green Lakes State Park
MANLIUS, N.Y. — Crews have completed a $6 million “makeover” of the Green Lakes State Park waterfront, including a new year-round environmental-education center. The project

Syracuse Chiefs to become Syracuse Mets, $26 million in stadium renovations planned
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Chiefs will become the Syracuse Mets when they begin play as the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets in
OCC announces donation to help selected students attend school tuition-free
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) will use a $250,000 donation from the Lillian Slutzker Foundation to pay for endowed scholarships “which are rare

Health-care jobs grow across New York state, per DiNapoli report
ALBANY, N.Y. — Health-care employment rose more than 18 percent over the past decade, which is “more than double the pace” of overall employment growth.

SUNY Poly holds Manufacturing Day Expo
MARCY, N.Y. — Manufacturers and businesses from across New York state attended SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s (SUNY Poly) Manufacturing Day Expo this past Friday. The event