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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) Athletics on Thursday launched a $50 million fundraising campaign over the next three years aimed at “leveling up its

Greater Binghamton Chamber presents award, economic outlook at annual event
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce held its annual Economic Forecast and Building BC Awards event on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Holiday Inn Binghamton. Leadership Alliance CEO Stacey Duncan presented the results of a local business leaders survey conducted in December 2024 that showed the top five state and local business

New York manufacturing index climbs back into positive territory in February
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business conditions index rose 18 points to 5.7 in February, pointing to growth in the sector. It was a

SUNY Oneonta, UB agreement to help students pursue doctor of pharmacy degree
ONEONTA, N.Y. — SUNY Oneonta says it has an agreement with the University at Buffalo (UB) to allow qualified Oneonta students the chance to earn

Griffiss Institute names Information Institute program director
ROME, N.Y. — The Griffiss Institute says it has appointed Michael Medley as program director of the Information Institute (II), a leadership role focused on advancing academic engagement with the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI). As program director, Medley will oversee faculty and student engagement programs, such as the Visiting Faculty Research Program

What’s Upstate NY receives $260,000 state grant
UTICA, N.Y. — What’s Upstate NY, a regional recruitment and retention initiative through the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce, was awarded $260,000 through Empire State

Former West Carthage treasurer accused of stealing $3,000 from the village
WEST CARTHAGE, N.Y. — The former deputy clerk-treasurer of the Village of West Carthage has been arrested for stealing more than $3,000 from the Jefferson County community. Kaytlin Ennis is charged with grand larceny in the third degree, corrupting the government in the third degree, and tampering with records, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli,

WEBSTER, N.Y. — A new administration building for the Town of Webster’s water resource recovery facility (WRRF) in Monroe County is now complete. That’s according

SUNY Poly, MVCC deepen partnership to promote education and the regional economy
UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) announced that the two schools are deepening their partnership through new initiatives designed to promote seamless academic transfer, foster career development, and support the regional economy. Key areas of collaboration include the integration of a dedicated transfer track in Open Houses at both

Herkimer College generates nearly $150 million economic impact, study finds
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer College generated an economic impact of $149.8 million on the region in fiscal year 2022-2023, according to an economic-impact study conducted
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