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Michael Kotlikoff

Cornell names Kotlikoff its 15th president, removing interim tag

ITHACA, N.Y. — The Cornell University board of trustees on March 21 voted to appoint Michael Kotlikoff as Cornell’s 15th president, effective immediately. Kotlikoff has served as the school’s interim president since July 2024, following the retirement of Martha Pollack. “Over the last eight months as interim president — and his 25 years on Cornell’s

VIDAR smart motor

Syracuse business launches industrial smart motor

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A new company based in Syracuse is hoping to help industrial companies reduce their costs and emissions, increase equipment lifespan, and gain other benefits from its new type of “smart” motor that includes variable-speed intelligence. VIDAR, a new venture of ITT, Inc. (NYSE: ITT), has just brought this innovative technology to market

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Naturally Lewis

Two Lewis County firms to use $60K in grants to boost operations

LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Two Lewis County businesses will use grants totaling $60,000 that were awarded through the Launch Lewis County program. Naturally Lewis awarded the funding on behalf of the Lewis County Development Corporation (LCDC). Rags & Rivers, of Lyons Falls, will use its $30,000 grant for machinery to expand its services, increase efficiency, and

Martin Stallone

Tompkins Community Bank names Stallone to board for Central New York

ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank has recently appointed Dr. Martin Stallone to its community bank board for Tompkins Central New York. Stallone currently serves as the CEO of Centralus Health and Cayuga Health System. Centralus Health is an affiliation of Arnot Health in Elmira and Cayuga Health in Ithaca. Together they serve patients across

MACNY to induct Rome company president into Manufacturers Wall of Fame

DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association says it will induct Graham Brodock, president of Kris-Tech Wire of Rome, into its Manufacturers Wall of Fame. The organization is recognizing Brodock for his “visionary leadership and transformative impact” at Kris-Tech Wire, where he has served as president since 2014. MACNY’s Manufacturers Wall of Fame recognizes people

Herkimer County Chamber begins search for new executive director

HERKIMER, N.Y. — The Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce is searching for a new executive director as Denise Cavanaugh announced she is leaving the organization. “After two great years, I have decided to move on to other opportunities that will provide me with new challenges and flexibility, as well as focus on my own business,

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