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Loretto’s Lyon named New Administrator of the Year for Central New York
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Courtney Lyon, administrator for Loretto Health & Rehabilitation, recently received the New Administrator of the Year award for Central New York from the American College of Health Care Administrators, New York Chapter. Lyon was promoted to administrator at Loretto in 2020. After two of the most challenging years imaginable in health care […]
Ask Rusty: Should I Apply for SS if I’m 78 & Still Working?
Dear Rusty: I am 78, still working, have a good health-care plan, and I make a nice salary. Can I still get my Social Security (SS) check since I paid into it all these years? Signed: Still Working in my late 70s Dear Still Working: Not only can you get your Social Security check now,

ConMed reports net loss despite sales gain in the second quarter
In spite of increased sales, the company reported a net loss of $168.3 million for the quarter, compared with net income of $13.3 million a

Oneida County launches electric-vehicle charging station dashboard
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County launched its electric vehicle (EV) charging station dashboard that helps residents and visitors locate charging stations across the county. “Our

Laboratory Alliance names director of laboratory operations
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Laboratory Alliance of Central New York announced it has named Jodi Lippke as its director of laboratory operations. She will replace Maria

White House recognizes Syracuse Build program among ARPA-funded initiatives
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The White House recognized the program Syracuse Build in a recent news release about the administration’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded initiatives.

Hamilton College hires new VP for facilities and planning
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College announced that Mike Klapmeyer is joining the college Aug. 1 as the new associate VP for facilities and planning. Klapmeyer

Schumer touts his semiconductor bill, which will soon get U.S. Senate approval
A proposed federal law that would provide a semiconductor incentive, scientific research, and “technological competitiveness” to bring manufacturing back from overseas to places like upstate

Syracuse University’s next CFO spent two decades as an investment banker
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A man who worked for two decades as an investment banker in the Midwest will become the next senior VP and CFO at Syracuse University. Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud on July 7 announced the appointment of Brett Padgett to the role. Padgett will direct the university’s finance and administration functions. Padgett’s appointment

Syracuse Build’s Pathways to Apprenticeship program graduates 3rd group
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Build’s signature program, Pathways to Apprenticeship, on July 15 held a graduation ceremony for the program’s third class. Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, CenterState CEO, the Central and Northern New York Building & Construction Trades Council, and other community partners acknowledged the group’s effort during the event, according to a CenterState CEO July
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