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Wells College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges reach legacy agreement for Wells
AURORA, N.Y. — Both schools have finalized a legacy agreement that makes Hobart and William Smith Colleges the legacy institution for Wells College, which closed in 2024, citing financial difficulties. The agreement has been submitted to New York State Supreme Court in Cayuga County. It transfers stewardship of Wells’ records, endowment and some historical materials […]
Mohawk Valley organizations receive donated blood-pressure kiosks
UTICA, N.Y. — The American Heart Association (AHA) and the Ronald and Sheila Cuccaro Family Fund have unveiled a blood-pressure kiosk at The Center, located
Oneida County unveils improvements to Murnane Field
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County unveiled its $3 million upgrade to Murnane Field at Donovan Stadium on Tuesday, June 10. Work includes a new synthetic
SUNY Poly launches four new research centers
UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute has launched four new research centers that expand its research and innovation portfolio across several critical fields, the university announced. The news follows the establishment of 10 new centers last fall. “SUNY Poly continues to invest in areas that align with national priorities and industry needs,” VP for Research
SUNY grad student employee union ratifies new three-year labor agreement with state
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Communications Workers of America/Graduate Student Employees Union, Local 1104 (GSEU) has ratified a three-year labor-contract agreement with New York State. The
Honeywell transfers Onondaga Lake Visitor Center to state DEC
GEDDES, N.Y. — Honeywell International, Inc. has transferred the Onondaga Lake Visitor Center on the lake’s southern shore to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The visitor center is located at 280 Restoration Way in the town of Geddes. The center will feature informative displays about the historic cleanup and restoration of
Onondaga County Health Department seeks input on overall health of the community
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department says it’s preparing a Community Health Assessment and wants to learn more about what local residents think
Former Syracuse Fire Station 7 to be converted into apartments, restaurant under proposal
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The former Syracuse Fire Station 7 would become a new restaurant and apartments under a proposal the City of Syracuse announced Wednesday.
Centro’s new CEO knows the feel of the driver’s seat
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The man who now leads Centro has operated buses during special events amid the current bus-driver shortage. Christopher Tuff obtained his commercial driver’s license (CDL) in 2017, and like other Centro drivers, attends regular training and safety programs. Centro says Tuff was driving one of the buses during the Red Hot Chili
Colgate launches lower campus project in major expansion
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Colgate University announced it will create a cohesive Lower Campus along Broad Street as part of the most significant campus expansion in its history, Colgate launched its comprehensive “Third-Century Plan” in 2019, flagging the completion of the Residential Commons system and the Lower Campus as initial priorities. First-year and second-year students currently
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