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SUNY semiconductor report includes impact on gaming
“Artificial intelligence, electric cars, smart grid, cryptocurrency, internet-of-things, and even gaming cannot exist without the type of research and resulting data capabilities that the semiconductor industry provides,” said F. Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik, SUNY Provost-in-Charge, who co-drafted the report. “This involves a high-level of [research and development (R&D)] sophistication, and, in order for the U.S. to stay […]

NYSDOT considers alternate locations for proposed I-81 roundabout near Dr. King Elementary
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The proposed roundabout near Dr. King Elementary School has emerged as a contentious issue during the public-comment period for the $2 billion

Oswego Health to raise starting hourly pay rate beginning Monday
This change in starting rate directly impacts many positions in the organization including environmental service techs, housekeeping, nursing assistants, unit helpers, and certified nurse aides.

SUNY Oswego names arena and convocation hall after its retiring president
OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego has renamed its arena and convocation hall after Deborah Stanley, the school’s president who plans to retire at the end

U.S. House member, a Binghamton University graduate, to address Class of 2020 commencement
VESTAL, N.Y. — A member of the U.S. House of Representatives who graduated from Binghamton University in 1992 will be the keynote speaker at the

Kinney Drugs names new president
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. — Kinney Drugs has announced John Marraffa as its new company president. Marraffa takes over the duties that Rebecca Bubel previously held before

Stagnaro named executive director of Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation
NORWICH, N.Y. — Melissa Stagnaro has been appointed as the new executive director of the Chenango Memorial Hospital (CMH) Foundation, the fundraising arm of UHS

HealthWay sold to private-equity firm
PULASKI, N.Y. — Private-equity firm AE Industrial Partners, LP has acquired the Pulaski–based HealthWay Family of Brands, which specializes in air-purification products for both commercial

Stefanik announces $558K Department of Education grant for Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R) — who represents the 21st Congressional District, covering northern New York — recently announced the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will receive a U.S. Department of Education grant of $558,679. The tribe plans to use the funding for vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities to prepare for and engage in gainful

Upstate University Hospital suspends or fires 113 who didn’t comply with vaccine mandate
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital has suspended or terminated about 113 employees who didn’t comply with the state mandate to receive a COVID-19 vaccine
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