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MVCC to use NSF grant to help people seeking work in the drone industry
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) will use a grant of more than $500,000 for a project to help people seeking credentials to

Hancock Estabrook signs lease extension in Axa Tower I, moving to building’s top three floors
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Hancock Estabrook, LLP has signed a 13-year extension of its current lease in Axa Tower I and plans to relocate to the

Syracuse airport says April passenger traffic rose 18 percent
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Passenger traffic at Syracuse Hancock International Airport was up more than 18 percent in the month of April, compared to April 2017.

Crouse Health earns “comprehensive stroke center” designation
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Health says it has certification as a “comprehensive stroke center,” reflecting the “highest level of regional experience for the treatment of
Hospice of the Finger Lakes to merge with Hospice of Central New York
The boards of directors and the leadership of Hospice of the Finger Lakes (HFL) and Hospice of Central New York (HCNY) have agreed to merge.

Crews place final steel beam on shell of upcoming Expo Center at State Fairgrounds
GEDDES, N.Y. — Crews have installed the final piece of structural steel in the roof of the upcoming exposition center at New York State Fairgrounds
Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling hires new COO, CFO
OWEGO, N.Y. — Upstate Shredding, LLC, and sister company Weitsman Recycling, has hired a new COO and CFO to help lead the firm’s operations. The

St. Lawrence University names new VP for finance and administration
CANTON, N.Y. — St. Lawrence University has named Stephen Hietsch as the school’s next VP for finance and administration. Hietsch will begin his duties at
Rome Memorial Hospital to host summer academy for students interested in health-care careers
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Memorial Hospital (RMH) is accepting applications for its summer Health Care Academy until May 25. Students entering eighth or ninth grade
ANCA forms Center for Businesses in Transition
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. — The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) has announced the formation of the Center for Businesses in Transition to deal with what