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Catalfamo named Oneida County’s director of economic development
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. announced he has named David M. Catalfamo as the county’s director of economic development. He
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University will use a “seven-figure” donation to establish an Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls. Psychologist Ellyn Uram Kaschak,

People news: Melvin & Melvin promotes Teal Johnson to associate
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Melvin & Melvin PLLC announced it has promoted Teal Johnson to associate in the law firm, following her admission to the New

People news: Bariatric surgeon joins MVHS
UTICA, N.Y. — Ransford Commey, MD, has joined the MVHS bariatric surgery program as a bariatric surgeon. Dr. Commey previously worked at the St. Alexius

Wildhack says Boeheim will coach Saturday’s game against Duke
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse men’s basketball head coach Jim Boeheim will lead his team in Saturday evening’s game against No. 1 Duke in the Carrier

WCNY names Williams media sales director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcaster, announced it has appointed Deedy Williams as director of media sales. In this role, she develops

People news: LeChase hires Sanford as regional safety manager
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — LeChase Construction Services, LLC announced it recently hired Thomas Sanford as regional safety manager in its Syracuse office. In this role, Sanford

People news: Alzheimer’s Association names Hutchinson community engagement manager
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter announced it has named Martha Hutchinson its community engagement manager, a newly created position on

EkoStinger, 76West winner, opens manufacturing facility at Elmira Corning Regional Airport
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. — Rochester–based EkoStinger has opened a new manufacturing plant at the Elmira Corning Regional Airport in Horseheads. EkoStinger captured the $1 million grand
Hummel’s Office Plus acquires Amsterdam firm
MOHAWK, N.Y. — Hummel’s Office Plus has announced its acquisition of Seely Conover Co. in Amsterdam, located northwest of Albany in Montgomery County. The acquisition
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