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CNY Ronald McDonald House seeks to boost capacity with $1M project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It’s expected that construction work on a $1 million renovation project at the Central New York Ronald McDonald House will begin this fall. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York (RMHC of CNY) on Sept. 21 announced it is planning the project to create new family suites. The effort seeks to […]

Luminary Electrical owner named NY minority entrepreneur of year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Owner Shawni Davis says the summer is always the busiest season for Luminary Electrical. She noted that the electrical contractor is doing work for the new stadium project for the Buffalo Bills, a project at the Corning Museum of Glass, and the ongoing work on rest stops along the New York State

SUNY uses sustainability bonds to raise $113M for its residency-hall program
ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY says the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) raised $113 million to support SUNY’s residence-hall program. DASNY raised the funding through its first-ever issuance of sustainability bonds, per a Sept. 13 announcement. The authority issued SUNY dormitory facilities revenue bonds with a sustainability designation. SUNY will use proceeds

OCC unveils plans for its Micron cleanroom simulation lab
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) on Thursday outlined plans for its Micron cleanroom simulation lab, which will be located in the school’s Whitney

SUNY waives prospective student application fee through Oct. 29
ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY announced it has waived application fees for students applying for admission to its colleges and universities through Oct. 29. That means

Syracuse basketball to honor Jim Boeheim during Feb. 24 game against Notre Dame
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Athletics plans to honor former, longtime men’s basketball head coach Jim Boeheim when the Orange hosts Notre Dame on Feb.

Autonomous robots start delivering food at SUNY Poly campus
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute students have a new, autonomous option for food delivery from on-campus eateries with the help of Grubhub and on-demand

People news: Magnera promoted to administrator of Huntington Living Center
WATERLOO, N.Y. — UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health has announced the promotion of Nicole Magnera to administrator of Huntington Living Center in Waterloo. She previously

MVCC hosts criminal-justice career expo on Wednesday
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) will host a criminal-justice career expo from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 18 in the

People news: Hartwick College names new dean of students
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College has recently appointed Cary Dresher as the college’s new dean of students. Dresher, who has been serving as acting dean
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