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State provides $20 million to support next phase of NextFlex involving Binghamton University
VESTAL, N.Y. — New York State is spending $20 million to support the next phase of the federally sponsored NextFlex initiative, dedicated to developing flexible

ConMed posts nearly 11 percent sales growth in Q3, ups guidance
ConMed Corporation (NYSE: CNMD) recently reported robust third-quarter earnings that pushed company executives to inch up guidance for the company’s full-year earnings. The medical-device manufacturer

Oswego County FCU joining NYCUA’s college scholarship program
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego County Federal Credit Union (OCFCU) announced it is participating in the New York Credit Union Association’s (NYCUA) statewide scholarship program. This initiative offers eligible students a chance to win one of five $500 awards from the credit union in addition to chapter and state awards, per OCFCU’s Oct. 31 announcement. To

Le Moyne College partners with Meier’s Creek Brewing for Le Moyne-themed beer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College says it has an agreement with Meier’s Creek Brewing Company for a fundraiser that involves a Le Moyne-themed beer.

Laboratory Alliance appoints director of information services
SALINA, N.Y. — Laboratory Alliance of Central New York, LLC recently announced it has promoted Jim Zielinski to director of information services. A skilled information technology (IT) professional, he has more than 20 years of experience in health-care IT and an extensive background in software and systems implementation, data analysis, .NET programming, database management, DevOps

Drumm appointed to Herkimer College board of trustees
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Robert Drumm, of Mohawk, to the Herkimer County Community College board of trustees for a term that expires on June 30, 2027. Drumm is the CEO and board president for Mohawk Valley Ambulance Corporation in Mohawk. In this role, he assists with the annual budget, website, digital-fundraising

Crouse Health deploys two new 3D mammography machines
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In the health-care sector, it’s known as a digital tomosynthesis unit and more commonly referred to as a 3D mammography machine. Such a unit went online in early October at the Hadley J. Falk Breast Health Center at Crouse Hospital. The Saint Agatha Foundation provided $406,000 to help Crouse Health purchase the

New Energy New York project helps Binghamton become federal tech hub
VESTAL, N.Y. — A Binghamton University official says the region’s newly secured federal tech hub designation will allow the university and its partners to strengthen efforts focused on U.S. supply chains. It’ll also help in attracting startup companies to the region, creating good-paying jobs, and expanding workforce-training programs. It was Binghamton University’s New Energy New

Bassett announces specialty pharmacy plans
“Opening a specialty pharmacy that is readily available to the rural communities Bassett serves will be a game changer,” Bassett President/CEO Tommy Ibrahim said in a press release announcing the project. “Right now, Bassett’s three retail pharmacies at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, FoxCare Center in Oneonta, and O’Connor Hospital in Delhi rely on outside

Cayuga Health now offering real-time analysis of lab testing
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Health on Monday announced that its patients can now receive real-time analysis of laboratory tests — including biopsies — when needed,
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