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OCC offering faculty early-retirement incentive, citing declining enrollment
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Citing declining enrollment, Onondaga Community College’s (OCC) board of trustees on Tuesday voted to offer a voluntary early-retirement incentive to eligible faculty

Utica University selects Pfannestiel as its next president
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University’s board of trustees has chosen Todd Pfannestiel as the university’s next president, effective Aug. 1. As the institution’s 10th president,

American Freight to open Horseheads location
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. — National home retail store American Freight will hold a grand opening March 3 at its new location at 1020 Center St. in

Syracuse University appoints committees as Falk College, iSchool search for new deans
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University has announced committees that will help search for the next deans of the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics

MVHS to launch OB/GYN residency program this summer
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has launched a new four-year obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) residency program with approval from the Accreditation Council

Whitesboro Fire Department adds new rescue truck using state grant
WHITESBORO, N.Y. — The Whitesboro Volunteer Fire Department recently acquired a new rescue truck with assistance from state-government grant money secured by New York Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D–Assembly District 119). The grant enabled the Village of Whitesboro to purchase the new 2023 Chevy Suburban rescue vehicle for the fire department. The rescue vehicle can be

MVCC names DiMaggio dean of athletics and recreation
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) recently announced it has appointed Dominic DiMaggio as its new dean of athletics and recreation. In his new role, DiMaggio provides vision, strategic planning, collaborative leadership, and administration for MVCC’s athletic and recreational programs and the operation of the Robert R. Jorgensen Athletic and Event Center. DiMaggio

Greater Binghamton Chamber celebrates 2023 Building BC Award winners
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce awarded its 2023 Building BC Awards at its annual economic forecast event on Feb. 14. This year’s Building BC Innovative Award — which recognizes a product, project, or service that thinks outside the box — went to McIntosh Labs. Founded in 1951, the Binghamton company produces
Ask Rusty: About Social Security’s “First Year Rule”
Dear Rusty: I’m considering filing for my Social Security (SS) at age 64 in February, before my full retirement age of 66 years and 10 months. I’m working full time and would like to continue earning until I meet the $21,240 limit for this year. When does the $21,240 limit go into effect? Does it

Broome County executive lays out agenda in State of the County address
ENDWELL, N.Y. — Broome County Executive Jason Garnar highlighted recent success in the county and laid out his agenda for the coming year at his
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