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MMRI

Deadline for MMRI 2026 summer-fellowhip program applicants is early February

UTICA — The Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) in Utica says college students interested in a summer fellowship can apply for consideration. The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The program is open to both local and national undergraduate and graduate students. The MMRI Summer Fellowship is a 10-week, hands-on training program designed to

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Excellus

Upstate nonprofits win Excellus 2025 Health Equity Innovation grant awards

Rochester–based health insurer Excellus BlueCross BlueShield says a total of 22 Upstate nonprofit organizations have received 2025 Health Equity Innovation Awards. Excellus describes the grants as an annual-funding opportunity that supports nonprofit organizations working to eliminate health disparities and improve health outcomes across upstate New York. Twenty-two nonprofit organizations in the Central New York/Southern Tier,

Hiscock Legal Aid Society to provide misdemeanor defense services in Syracuse City Court

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Hiscock Legal Aid Society (HLA) on Thursday said it’s been awarded a multi-year contract to provide legal representation for misdemeanor and violation cases in Syracuse City Court. HLA sees the contract award as “significantly expanding the organization’s capacity to serve individuals in Syracuse,” per its announcement. The contract will enable HLA

Syracuse City Hall

City of Syracuse launches new digital procurement platform

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on Tuesday announced the launch of a new digital procurement platform, OpenGov. The effort is part of the city’s efforts to make its procurement process “more accessible, navigable, and transparent for vendors,” per the city’s announcement. OpenGov is an online portal that consolidates the city’s open bids and

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