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Nagle Athletic Surfaces recently appointed TRISHA MENARD as an administrative assistant. Prior to joining Nagle, she received her associate degree in buying and merchandising and
Quadsimia announced that DANIEE WEAVER will be joining its team as social-media coordinator/account representative. She has previously worked for both nonprofit and corporate organizations, improving

Stefanik comes out against tariff on Canadian metals
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R–Willsboro) has come out against including Canada among the countries affected by tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed upon

Johnstone Supply names Shields new Syracuse branch manager
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Johnstone Supply announced it has appointed George Shields as manager of its Syracuse branch office on Canal Street. Shields, who is responsible

People news: Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet hires Raus
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet PC announced it has added Marla E. Raus as an associate attorney. Raus is a Syracuse native

CNY Red Cross leader, Taravella, leaving for similar job in New Jersey
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Rosie Taravella, head of the Central New York Red Cross since 2012, will be leaving next month for New Jersey. She has
Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, marketing, HR, career, and personal tips. SBA @SBAgov#DYK the SBA helps

Hundreds attend MVCC’s Nano Days and STEM Fest
UTICA — Mohawk Valley Community College’s (MVCC) recent sixth annual NanoDays and STEM Fest drew more than 300 people over two days. On April 20,
Hancock Estabrook’s McCann is new president of Onondaga County Bar Association
SYRACUSE — John T. McCann, a partner in the Syracuse–based law firm of Hancock Estabrook, LLP, has been sworn in as the new president of
Craft store, Creative Joy, formally opens in Owego
OWEGO — Creative Joy, an Owego craft store, formally opened on May 14 with a ribbon-cutting event with the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce to