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Hamilton College readies $47M arts facility for a summer opening
CLINTON — Hamilton College in Clinton is preparing to open a new facility that will focus on theater and studio arts. The Kevin and Karen Kennedy Center for Theatre and the Studio Arts will open in July with the formal dedication scheduled for Friday, Oct. 10, the school said in an April 17 news release. […]

StartFast Venture Accelerator to move to Madden School of Business at Le Moyne College
SYRACUSE — StartFast Venture Accelerator, LLC a startup accelerator currently operating in downtown Syracuse, has reached an agreement with Le Moyne College to move its operations into the Madden School of Business in 2015. Le Moyne College announced the agreement in a news release on April 16. Launched in 2012, StartFast Venture Accelerator LLC is
CDPHP, Independent Health form ‘strategic alliance’
Capital District Physicians Health Plan (CDPHP), an Albany–based health insurer with subscribers in Central New York, on May 20 announced a “strategic alliance” with a health insurer based in Western New York. CDPHP will work with Independent Health, which is headquartered in the Buffalo suburb of Williamsville, to “explore opportunities to enhance their efforts to

Mohawk Valley Health System names nursing leaders
UTICA — Patricia Roach has been named senior vice president/chief nursing officer for the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS). Roach will oversee nursing services for
YMCA begins site work on the future Northwest YMCA in Lysander
LYSANDER — The YMCA today started site work on the $20 million, 100,000-square-foot Northwest Family YMCA at 8040 River Road in Lysander. Local leaders, donors,

Syracuse football team to play two Friday night games in upcoming season
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Orange announced it will play two Friday night games in the upcoming 2014 football regular season. The Orange will host Villanova
CDPHP, Independent Health form ‘strategic alliance’
Capital District Physicians Health Plan (CDPHP), an Albany–based health insurer with subscribers in Central New York, today announced a “strategic alliance” with a health insurer
SUNY Cortland names interim finance and management staff
CORTLAND — SUNY Cortland announced it has named Mary K. Murphy as interim vice president for finance and management, filling the cabinet position previously held by William E. Shaut, who passed away May 1. Murphy, who worked closely with Shaut for nearly a decade as associate vice president for finance, moved into her new role
Syracuse University, Clarkson receive energy-efficiency grants from NYSERDA
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded Syracuse University and Clarkson University energy-efficiency grants of $100,000. The office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the grant awards May 8. Recipients will use the funding to explore new technologies to increase energy efficiency in buildings while helping to grow business in the
Binghamton University Care Management Summit set for May 22-23
BINGHAMTON — Binghamton University’s College of Community and Public Affairs will host “Care Management Summit 2014: Achieving Excellence” on May 22 and 23 at the
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