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Syracuse basketball to play Cornell Wednesday, replacing postponed Georgia Tech game
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse men’s basketball team announced Sunday that its scheduled game with Georgia Tech on Wednesday, Dec. 29 has been postponed and

Longtime Oneida Health board member, Sirchia, dies
ONEIDA, N.Y. — Oneida Health recently announced that Victor Sirchia, who served on its board of trustees for 28 years, died on Dec. 14. Sirchia was a board member since 1993 and was chair of the board since 2003. Professionally, he was a partner, business advisor/consultant, and CPA for Sirchia CPAs and Financial Advisors since

Welch Allyn has a new parent company as Baxter completes acquisition of Hillrom
Welch Allyn — the medical-device maker in Skaneateles Falls whose presence in Central New York dates back more than a century — has a new owner. Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX), an Illinois medical-products company, on Dec. 13 announced it has completed its acquisition of Hillrom (NYSE: HRC) in a $10.5 billion deal. Hillrom is the

Stanley to transition to SUNY interim-chancellor role
ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego President Deborah Stanley is heading toward retirement on Dec. 31, but her immediate plans will keep her quite active in the education sector. The SUNY board of trustees on Dec. 20 announced it has appointed Stanley as interim chancellor to lead SUNY after Chancellor Jim Malatras steps down on Jan.

Toale to lead SUNY Oswego during SUNY search for next school president
OSWEGO — The leadership transition at SUNY Oswego will include an officer-in-charge as SUNY searches for a new permanent president for the campus. SUNY has appointed Mary Toale as officer-in-charge. Her duties in the role are effective Jan. 1, 2022, SUNY Oswego said in a news release. She most recently served as deputy to the
VIEWPOINT: Healthy Eating Facts for the Holiday
Small choices that add up to better health With the holiday season in full swing, the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, reminds people of the importance of maintaining a balanced approach to healthy eating during the upcoming festivities. “It is possible to enjoy special occasion foods in moderation and

Upstate Medical University to use largest-ever donation to rename its College of Medicine
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University will rename its College of Medicine following a $25 million donation, the largest in the medical school’s history. In

People news: Valencia joins MACNY as workforce-development specialist
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, announced that Justyna Valencia has joined the organization as a workforce-development specialist. In her role, Valencia will support

Community Memorial in Hamilton opens renovated, expanded emergency department
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) says crews have completed work on the renovation its emergency department, which is now open for patient care.

Syracuse University delays start of spring semester for one week
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University will delay the start of the spring semester by one week. In-person classes will now begin on Jan. 24. Spring
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