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Le Moyne, Meier’s Creek Brewing introduce Le Moyne-themed craft beer for fundraiser
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College and Meier’s Creek Brewing Company (MCBC) on Tuesday announced Dolphy Day IPA, a Le Moyne-themed craft beer that will be onthe market by the beginning of March. The brew will be available at Meier’s Creek locations in Cazenovia and the Syracuse Inner Harbor and at retail stores throughout the […]

Onondaga County to use nearly $4M federal grant for project targeting youth mental health
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County will use a federal grant of nearly $4 million over five years to address youth mental health in the county. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded the $3.7 million grant, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon announced Monday. SAMHSA is the agency within the U.S. Department of

Binghamton University accepting applications for University and Community Projects Fund
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University is now accepting applications for the 2024 grant cycle of the Stephen David Ross University and Community Projects Fund. Ross, a distinguished research professor emeritus, established the fund to advance working partnerships between the university and the community, the school said in its Monday announcement. Binghamton University awards Ross Fund

Syracuse University, University of Seoul ink partnership pact
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University and the University of Seoul have developed a relationship that could lead to a university center in South Korea. Other “possible outcomes” of their partnership could be the development of new University of Seoul programs that leverage Syracuse’s study abroad and study away facilities. They could also include the exchange of

CDC, FDA, drug makers need to deal with shortage of RSV doses, Schumer says
SYRACUSE — Besides his role as the majority leader of the U.S. Senate, Charles Schumer is also a grandfather to three young children and doesn’t like to think about them getting sick. “… and a parent should never have to hear there isn’t enough medicine to keep their kid healthy and safe. We must do

Mountainside Medical plans growth around new products
MARCY — Mountainside Medical Equipment, Inc. got its start in 2002 selling medical equipment, working with other local businesses like nursing homes to make sure they had the equipment their residents need. Martin Zarnock, Sr., a service-disabled veteran, started the business with his children Martin Zarnock, Jr. and Christina Nelson. Zarnock, Jr. found a niche

Winners of SUNY Oswego Launch It contest to use funding to develop mental-wellness app
OSWEGO — Two SUNY Oswego business-administration majors won the top prize of $2,500 in the school’s Launch It entrepreneurship competition. Noah Bull and Tyler Flack won for their idea for a mental-wellness app. Both Bull and Flack are members of the SUNY Oswego Lakers men’s ice-hockey team. “Our business idea was Anonymous Athlete,” Bull said

Samaritan Health adds cardiology practice to its network
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Samaritan Health in Watertown announced it has addedcardiology services under the Samaritan Medical Practice umbrella in a move that represents a succession plan for the practice owner. Samaritan Cardiology, formerly Cardiology Associates of Northern New York, remainsat its current location with the same providers, Dr. James Willis and physician assistant Kate Symenow.

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Midstate Veterinary Services evolves with needs of clients
CORTLAND — For a while, the pandemic changed the way people did just about everything, including accessing health care. It also accelerated a change among pet owners in when and how they seek care for their furry friends. Midstate Veterinary Services, located at 806 State Route 13 in Cortland, has been right on the forefront
Community Memorial expands primary-care team with hiring of Hammonds
HAMILTON, N.Y. — The Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) network recently added Dr. Isaiah (Jake) Hammonds to its primary care team to help address the growing demand for local primary care. “We are thrilled to welcome him, expanding the breadth of patient care within our network of primary-care offices,” Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Walsh said
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