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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,

Herkimer College narrows search for new president down to four candidates
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer College is closer to finding a new president to replace Dr. Cathleen McColgin, who retired earlier this year, according to a

People news: Oswego Health names director of pharmacy
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health announced it has promoted Sarah Driscoll to director of pharmacy. She started her career at Oswego Health as a staff
Binghamton, East Syracuse firms win funding in FuzeHub’s commercialization competition
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — A Binghamton startup captured the top funding prize during the FuzeHub commercialization competition held Oct. 16-17 in Saratoga Springs. The event

City of Syracuse to host BIPOC developer summit on Wednesday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse will host a Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Developer Summit to support diverse real estate development in

Oneida County awards $250K to Thea Bowman House for elevator
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County has awarded $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to Thea Bowman House for construction of an elevator at its DeSales Center. The elevator will improve accessibility for childcare services and expand growth opportunities. “The Thea Bowman House has been delivering crucial services to at-risk families in Utica for over

New president of Utica University tells its story
UTICA, N.Y. — In the three months since he’s taken over as Utica University’s 10th president, Todd Pfannestiel welcomed new and returning students on campus, learned the “Gwiddy” for a TikTok dance video, and walked into his inauguration on Sept. 29 to a rousing chorus from the student body. “That was truly one of the

OCC to soon start construction of Micron cleanroom simulation lab
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) expects construction will begin in November on the upcoming Micron cleanroom simulation lab, which will be located in the school’s Whitney Applied Technology Center. OCC on Oct. 19 hosted an event at which it released renderings and outlined plans for the lab. The school expects the construction effort
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