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New York manufacturing index climbs back into positive territory in April
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index soared 35 points in April to 10.8 as business activity in the sector expanded. The index had

CenterState CEO launches Syracuse Surge Accelerator program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO on Monday introduced the Syracuse Surge Accelerator, a program that it says seeks to “address the lack of diversity in

Oswego County FCU to donate $25K to selected nonprofits during April and May
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego County Federal Credit Union (FCU) plans to donate $25,000 to a variety of area nonprofit organizations throughout April and May. Now

Natur-Tyme to close after 40 years in business
DeWITT, N.Y. — Natur-Tyme, a business that says it’s been serving the health and wellness needs of the Central New York community for 40 years,

ALBANY, N.Y. — The SUNY Chancellor’s Summer Research Excellence Fund will provide 150 undergraduates with paid internships at five state university campuses this summer. They

People news: New orthopedic surgeon joins Rome Health team
ROME, N.Y. — General orthopedic surgeon Martin Ross has recently joined Rome Health Orthopedic & Sports Medicine located in Chestnut Commons. Dr. Ross comes to

Helio Health to host Integrated Care Conference Monday and Tuesday in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Helio Health says it’s hosting its Integrated Care Conference on Monday and Tuesday (April 17-18) at the Embassy Suites at Destiny USA

Change in leadership at Community Foundation for South Central New York coming in June
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — The Community Foundation for South Central New York (CFSCNY) will undergo a planned change in leadership at the end of June. After 17 years of service, Diane Brown, the foundation’s executive director recently announced she will retire, effective June 30. The foundation’s board of directors has appointed Tina Barber as the

Students no longer need to get a COVID vaccine to attend a SUNY school
ALBANY, N.Y. — Beginning with summer courses this year, SUNY will no longer require a COVID-19 vaccine for students to attend its 64 campuses. The decision coincides with U.S. President Joe Biden signing a federal bill on April 10 declaring the official end of the national public-health emergency associated with the pandemic. Moving forward, COVID-19

New student-led café opens at SUNY Oswego
OSWEGO, N.Y. — A new student-led, student-run café called the Rich N’ Pour Cafe has opened in Rich Hall at SUNY Oswego. The café —
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