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Syracuse University appoints COO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud on Monday announced the appointment of John Papazoglou as its chief operating officer (COO), effective Feb. 1.

Upstate Medical University to launch Lyme and tick-borne disease treatment center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University has plans to launch a Lyme and tick-borne disease treatment center. The health system says the center is possible

DeWITT, N.Y. — Menorah Park has named Russell D’Amico as its new CEO, replacing longtime CEO Mary Ellen Bloodgood. Bloodgood transitioned to a new role

People news: MVCC names Wilkie dean of the School of Humanities
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College’s (MVCC) board of trustees recently appointed Jessica Wilkie as dean of the School of Humanities. As dean, Wilkie

Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties plans town hall
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is hosting a free virtual town hall at 10 a.m. on Jan. 17 via

In visit to Onondaga, Schumer announces federal health-care funding for OCC, area hospital projects
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) will use $2 million in federal funding for a new hospital-simulation lab that’s meant to train future nurses

Arc Herkimer receives grants for recreation and guardianship services
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Two grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services awarded to Arc Herkimer allowed the agency to better support the people it serves. Arc Herkimer received a $15,000 grant to support recreation programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization used the funds to provide new avenues for

OHA begins year with new executive director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga Historical Association (OHA) has begun 2023 with a new executive director in place. The OHA selected Lisa Romano Moore to lead the organization, as of Jan. 1. She had been serving as interim executive director and director of development, per the OHA website. Romano Moore succeeds Gregg Tripoli, who retired

Lotte Biologics begins operations in Bristol Myers Squibb’s DeWitt facility
DeWITT, N.Y. — The facility at 6000 Thompson Road in DeWitt that for many years housed manufacturing operations for Bristol Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE: BMY) is now under new ownership. Bristol Myers Squibb on Jan. 3 announced it had completed the sale of the property to Lotte Biologics of Seoul, South Korea. It sold the

IAED plans to advance manufacturing-partnership program
“Direct to Work helps community members gain exposure to industries in Ithaca and Tompkins County that offer living wage jobs and career advancement opportunities,” Heather McDaniel, president of IAED, said. “We’re grateful for the support for this important program.” IAED and its partner, Alliance for Manufacturing & Technology in Broome County, rolled out the DTW
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