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People news: Hartwick names Glover VP for strategic communications
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College recently announced it has appointed Gail C. Glover as VP for strategic communications, a new position the college has added

People news: Empire Center hires Hanley as senior policy analyst
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Empire Center for Public Policy announced that James E. Hanley has joined as a senior policy analyst, focusing on energy and

ConMed to pay 4th quarter dividend of 20 cents in early January
ConMed Corp. (NYSE: CNMD), a surgical-device maker founded in the Utica area, recently announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend

Sweet Zavaglia named chairwoman for 2022 Syracuse Heart Challenge
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The American Heart Association recently announced it has named Keri Sweet Zavaglia as chairwoman of the 2022 Syracuse Heart Challenge. In this
Lockheed’s suburban Syracuse plant wins nearly $36M Navy contract modification
SALINA, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp.’s (NYSE: LMT) Syracuse–area plant was recently awarded a $35.65 million modification to a previously awarded contract order from the

Harbinger elected to Ithaca College board of trustees
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca College board of trustees recently elected Kirk Harbinger — an alum, former employee, and experienced fundraiser — to a four-year

UNTUCKit opens brick and mortar store at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — UNTUCKit, LLC — a New York City–based online retailer known for its fitted, untucked casual dress shirts for men — has recently

State, FLT, NYSEG agree to protect Cayuga Lake property
LANSING, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Dec. 1 announced a land-purchase agreement between the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLT) and New York

Syracuse mayor appoints Lead Program administrator
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh recently appointed Jessica Vinciguerra as Lead Program administrator in the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD). Vinciguerra

Shineman Foundation’s grants include conservation aid
Awards funding to Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Richard S. Shineman Foundation announced that 12 not-for-profit organizations earned grant awards totaling