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SUNY Poly names AVP for marketing and communications
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) has hired Erin Bushinger as its new assistant vice president (AVP) for marketing and communications. A SUNY Poly graduate, Bushinger brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic marketing, communications, and brand development to the role. Bushinger most recently worked as VP of marketing at Standard […]

New York Air National Guard Showcase set for Sept. 13 at Griffiss International Airport
ROME, N.Y. — The New York Air National Guard (NYANG) will bring its 2025 Showcase to Griffiss International Airport this weekend, highlighting career opportunities in

NASA awards Le Moyne professor more than $300,000 to research ancient asteroids
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded a Le Moyne professor more than $300,000 for research on ancient asteroids. Christopher

Syracuse University chancellor to depart next June
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The current academic year at Syracuse University will be the last for Chancellor Kent Syverud. He plans to step down as chancellor and president in June 2026, after more than 12 years in the job. Saying the decision comes “after much reflection,” Syverud, who turns age 69 in October, announced his decision

Binghamton University’s new president to start in November
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University has its next president following an Aug. 19 vote by the SUNY board of trustees. The system selected Anne D’Alleva as Binghamton’s eighth president. D’Alleva, currently the provost and executive VP for academic affairs at the University of Connecticut (UConn), is scheduled to begin her duties in Vestal on Nov.

Lockheed Martin’s Syracuse–area plant wins $8M Navy contract modification for submarine work
SALINA, N.Y. — The Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems’ plant in the town of Salina has recently won an $8.04 million modification to a previously awarded delivery order under a U.S. Navy contract for engineering support of submarine electronic-warfare systems on new construction and in-service submarines. Work will be performed in Lockheed Martin’s Syracuse–area

Rebranded Sapphire Recruitment moves to Syracuse’s Inner Harbor
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Sapphire Recruitment, which was formerly known as CPS Recruitment, is settling into its new home in the building known as Iron Pier at 720 Van Rensselaer St. in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor area. The firm held a formal-opening event on Aug. 26. It had been operating at 904 7th North St. in the

Oneida Health nurses ratify a new three-year labor contract
ONEIDA, N.Y. — The nurses at Oneida Health Hospital are now working under a new three-year contract. The new pact includes wage increases and incentives

NYSDOT Central New York regional director retires
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — David Smith, Central New York regional director of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), concluded 33 years of service with the department with his retirement on Aug. 1. Smith was among the officials providing information on the ongoing Interstate 81 viaduct-replacement project. Marie Therese Dominguez, NYSDOT commissioner, announced Smith’s retirement

New York expands Veterans Tuition Awards program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Following an expansion, New York’s Veterans Tuition Awards program will enable more veterans to access financial aid for college. Under this expansion, all veterans who served at least four years on active-duty now qualify for full-tuition awards, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced in early July. Previously, only veterans who served in combat or
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