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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

Southern Tier communities receive $19 million in downtown revitalization funding
Johnson City will receive $10 million in state Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding while the villages of Montour Falls and Waverly will each get $4.5 million

People news: Hartnett joins Indium Corp. as product manager
CLINTON, N.Y. — Amanda Hartnett has joined Indium Corporation as product manager for engineered solder materials (ESM). In her new role, Hartnett pursues market opportunities

Upstate Medical University, SUNY College of Optometry partner on extension-campus program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SUNY Upstate Medical University on Tuesday said it would become an optometry campus extension program of the SUNY College of Optometry in
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