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Syracuse University names new CFO
“Brett is an outstanding leader with an impressive depth and breadth of experience in finance administration,” Syverud said. “His deep understanding of fiscal management in

Price Rite Marketplace to host job fair on Tuesday afternoon
Candidates looking for career opportunities and experience in retail, management, customer service, and business are encouraged to visit any Price Rite Marketplace store on Tuesday

Workshops expose students to careers in semiconductor sector
ROME, N.Y. — NYDesign recently held two workshops, including one in Rome, designed to boost interest among college students in the semiconductor industry and hopefully inspire the next generation of chip designers. “This industry is relatively new as far as fundamentally important industries go,” says LaMar Hill, co-founder and executive director of NYDesign. In spite

Syracuse University CIO Scozzafava retires
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Samuel (Sam) Scozzafava, Jr., VP and chief information officer (CIO) at Syracuse University, on June 30 announced plans to retire from the university after more than 15 years of service. Eric Sedore, Syracuse’s chief technology officer, will serve as interim VP for information technology and CIO, reporting directly to Syracuse Chancellor Kent

Baldwinsville dental-office building sold for $400,000
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. — The more than 3,000-square-foot medical-office building that is home to Baldwinsville Gentle Dentistry has been sold for $400,000. Golden Holdings, LLC, of Fayetteville, purchased the two-story structure on a quarter-acre of land at 30 W. Genesee St. (Route 31) in the village of Baldwinsville from dentist David Pearce and Susan Pearce. Bart

Business-degree learning space at OCC named in honor of retired college president
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The primary classroom associated with the Onondaga Community College (OCC) business-degree programs is now called “Crabill Commons” in honor of Casey Crabill, who retired as school president June 30. The board of trustees at OCC on June 28 approved the classroom renaming. In addition to the name change, Community Bank System, Inc.

St. Joseph’s Health merges with St. Peter’s in Albany
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — St. Joseph’s Health on July 1 merged its operations with St. Peter’s Health Partners in Albany to deal with the financial impact of the pandemic. Both health systems are part of Livonia, Michigan–based Trinity Health, which informed employees of the restructuring June 29. In a statement issued that day, St. Joseph’s Health
Ask Rusty: About Working While Collecting Early SS Benefits
Dear Rusty: How much would be withheld from my Social Security benefits? I am 62 and can claim about $1,900 a month now. I’m still working, making about $75,000 per year. How much of my benefits would I get? What would be withheld from me and when would I get it back? And would there

Oswego Health board of directors selects Alberts as new chair
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Oswego Health board of directors has named Ed Alberts as its next chairman. Alberts, a local entrepreneur and philanthropist, had been

Utica Zoo breaks ground on new welcome center
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Zoo broke ground Monday, July 11 on a $2.5 million project to expand its current gift shop and admissions building
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