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Rosamond Gifford Zoo executive director to retire in late May
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Ted Fox, who has served as executive director of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo since 2011, will retire on May 30. Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon describes Fox’s time with the zoo as an “extraordinary career that spanned 34 years dedicated to wildlife, conservation, education and the growth of the County’s Rosamond Gifford […]
SRAA reminds travelers of May 7 REAL ID deadline at Syracuse airport
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) is urging travelers to ensure they have REAL ID-compliant identification or another acceptable ID — such
SUNY Poly raises record $260,000 on day of giving
UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s 2025 Day of Giving, held on March 27, was the most successful in the university’s history, the school announced.
Onondaga County says the application period for its Small Festival Fund is underway
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County says the application period for the Onondaga County Small Festival Fund grant program is open. The $100,000 initiative is “dedicated
Most CNY regions gained jobs in January versus a year ago
Unemployment rates were mixed in the latest month The Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, and Ithaca regions all gained jobs between January 2024 and this past January, while the Elmira area saw no change in jobs in the same period. That’s according to the latest monthly employment report that the New York State Department of
Buffalo Bills hold topping-out ceremony for new stadium as construction continues
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills on Friday held a topping-out ceremony to mark the lifting and placing of the last major roof module
SU, Micron honor first group of veterans to earn semiconductor certificates
SYRACUSE — A program at Syracuse University (SU) helped a group of 90 transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses who earned certificates of completion in semiconductors. Both Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) and SU’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) recognized those involved during SU’s first-ever Micron Day held Feb. 25. Those
Understanding DEI programs in the workplace in a new landscape
While diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) executive orders make for big headlines, it may not mean a lot of changes in the workplace — as long as employers are complying with labor and employment laws, one expert says. With news coming rapidly from Washington, D.C. and from the courts, it’s been a whirlwind few weeks,
Gillibrand discusses bill to address shortage of affordable child care
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) says the Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act would address the shortage of affordable child care and qualified child-care professionals. The proposed measure would provide “competitive” workforce-development grants and facilities grants to states, per an announcement from her office. Gillibrand on Jan. 23 held a virtual press conference to discuss
Broome County approves salary increases at Willow Point
It affects selected roles VESTAL — Following the approval of the Broome County Legislature, Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Vestal has significantly hiked the pay scale for several health-care roles at the facility. The positions include supervising nurses, certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and licensed practical nurses (LPNs). The facility also added several new
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