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SUNY Poly expands graduate offerings with master’s degree in civil engineering
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) this week said it’s starting a master of science (MS) degree program in civil engineering. It’s designed to “prepare the next generation of engineers with the advanced expertise and leadership skills required to address pressing infrastructure and sustainability challenges,” the university said. “The launch of SUNY Poly’s […]
Groundbreaking held for upcoming Mission Exchange Building in Syracuse, one of several DRI projects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse on Thursday broke ground for construction of an $11.6 million mixed-use facility. The Mission Exchange Building
INSPYRE Innovation Hub is now open for entrepreneurs, the public to see
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The first in a series of monthly open-house events at the INSPYRE Innovation Hub (the expanded former Tech Garden) is set for Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. The 90-minute event allows those interested to “explore our startup services and programs and learn how we support entrepreneurs in Central [New York!],” per the
MVHS COO LeCates to assume CEO role later this month
UTICA, N.Y. — Dr. William LeCates, who has been serving as COO of the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) for the past 14 months, will become the system’s top executive on Oct. 20. The MVHS board of directors on Sept. 18 announced the appointment of LeCates, who will succeed Darlene Stromstad, who is retiring after
SNCC to use another Spectrum $25K gift for workforce-development program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Northeast Community Center (SNCC) will use an additional $25,000 grant from Spectrum to further enhance its workforce-development program. The funding comes through the Spectrum Community Center Assist (SCCA) initiative. It’s part of Spectrum’s $30 million philanthropic initiative to revitalize local community centers and invest in job-training programs in rural and
Former Durhamville Fire Dept. treasurer admits to $92K theft
DURHAMVILLE, N.Y. — Sentencing is set for Nov. 21 for the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department in Oneida County, who recently pled guilty to stealing more than $92,000 from the fire department over a seven-year period. As part of the plea, Kimberly Simchik, 62, of Durhamville will pay restitution of just over $92,000
Ask Rusty: I’d like to retire early, but don’t want my Social Security cut
Dear Rusty: I will turn 65 [soon] and my husband is age 72 (he retired in 2019 at age 66). I would like to retire and enjoy some time with him before he gets too much older. I do not want to have my Social Security (SS) benefits reduced by retiring earlier, but I don’t
Tompkins Financial appoints CFO to its Central New York market board
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) recently announced that Matthew Tomazin, its executive VP, chief financial officer (CFO), and treasurer, has been appointed to its market-based board serving the Central New York region. His expertise will help ensure that Tompkins continues to effectively reach its regional clients and deepen its commitment to the
Syracuse University, MLS collaborate on educational initiative
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) is collaborating with Major League Soccer (MLS) on a new initiative that could benefit current and former players and
Oneida County budget proposal includes first property-tax increase in 13 years
UTICA, N.Y. — The proposed Oneida County budget includes a 2.9 percent increase in the property-tax levy, the first such increase in a county budget
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