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St. John Fisher University offers minor in entrepreneurship and innovation
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — St. John Fisher University says it’s offering a new minor in entrepreneurship and innovation that can help students build the business skills and knowledge to launch a startup venture. The minor is open to students of all majors. The course work involved seeks to help develop an understanding of entrepreneurship principles; small-business […]
6 Acres Farm Brewery formally opens taproom, events center in Mexico
MEXICO, N.Y. — 6 Acres Farm Brewery has formally opened its taproom and event space at 393 Fort Leazier Road in the town of Mexico
Shared commercial kitchen opens in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Shared Kitchen Ithaca, a new 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has opened its commercial kitchen space and is welcoming new members. The nearly 4,000-square-foot kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art food-production equipment, according to an announcement from the organization. “The Ithaca region has long been deficient in the facilities needed for entrepreneurs to manufacture their
Nascentia Neighborhood Capital Campaign receives $4 million gift from foundation
ROME, N.Y. — Nascentia Health and the Nascentia Neighborhood Capital Campaign Strategy Committee announced the launch of the public phase of the Nascentia Neighborhood Capital
Town of Oneonta certified as Climate Smart Community by state DEC
ONEONTA, N.Y. — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced nine communities, including the Town of Oneonta in Otsego
Oswego Health names new executive director of The Manor at Seneca Hill
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has appointed Andrea Doviak as the new executive director and administrator at The Manor at Seneca Hill. Doviak is a respected leader within the Oswego Health system, bringing extensive leadership experience, clinical expertise, and dedication to quality care, the health system said in its announcement, In her new role, Doviak
State finds nearly $3 million in workers’-compensation fraud in 2024
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — New York State identified $2.7 million in workers’-compensation fraud and made 14 arrests for such fraud in 2024, representing a nearly 30
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
Utica University announces graduate commencement speaker
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University alumnus Tyler Kallasy will present the address at this year’s graduate commencement ceremony on May 9 at the Adirondack Bank
DeRuyter teacher charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records
DeRUYTER, N.Y. — A DeRuyter Central School District teacher was arrested on Monday, April 14 for falsifying multiple time sheets, resulting in her being paid for hours not actually worked, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Anna Revette, 37, of Lincklaen, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and first-degree falsifying business records for
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