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Upstate Medical University President Laraque-Arena to step down Dec. 22
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dr. Danielle Laraque-Arena plans to step down as president of Upstate Medical University at the end of the fall semester on Dec.

BHG acquires stake in Simple Admit, adding lending to patient-relationship platform
“This investment positions both BHG and Simple Admit for continued growth and brings solutions that benefit the health-care industry. We’re excited about partnering with a
CPS Recruitment formally opens New Hartford office
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — CPS Recruitment, a Salina–based staffing and recruiting firm, will formally open its new office in New Hartford on Thursday, Sept. 27.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — David Smith, former president of SUNY Upstate Medical University, on Monday pleaded guilty to “abusing his position … by using several methods

Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney to step down, become COO at SUNY ESF
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney on Monday announced that she plans to step down to become COO at the SUNY College of

Empire Merchants North formally opens new training facility in Cicero
In its response, Empire Merchants North also declined to disclose the project cost. The new facility will provide “ongoing industry education” for Empire Merchants North’s
Truman Foundation awards Tompkins Cortland CC $15K grant to assist students from Tioga County
DRYDEN, N.Y. — Tompkins Cortland Community College in Dryden will use a $15,000 grant to provide financial assistance to Tioga County residents attending the school
What channel is the Syracuse football game on? (vs. Connecticut)
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Orange football team (3-0, 1-0 ACC) seeks a fourth win to open its 2018 season on Saturday afternoon when it

Syracuse University names Johnson associate provost for academic affairs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Monday announced it has appointed Chris Johnson as associate provost for academic affairs, effective immediately. Johnson fills the vacancy

VESTAL, N.Y. — NextFlex has designated Binghamton University to be the New York “node” for its flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) initiative. A “node” is a
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