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SU announces new leadership structure at the Whitman School
Both appointments are effective immediately. Haynie’s appointment to executive dean is for two years, during which time the search for the next Whitman dean will

City of Syracuse seeks architects and contractors to address blighted properties
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse is soliciting proposals for architectural and contractor services necessary to fix exterior code violations of blighted residential properties.

Syracuse University appoints Barclay Damon attorney to serve as general counsel
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barclay Damon LLP says Syracuse University has selected attorney Gabe Nugent for the role of senior VP and general counsel. Nugent had

Greater Binghamton Chamber to host Aug. 10 job fair
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job and career fair on Thursday Aug. 10 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at

SU, UNLV announce Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference next summer
Syracuse University (SU) is among the organizations involved in announcing a “first-of-it-kind” Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference (SEI-Con), which is set for next summer. SU’s

Valley Health Services receives Community Foundation grant for food heat-retention system
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network’s Valley Health Services (VHS) in Herkimer received a $7,500 grant from the Wesley and Marion Small Fund at The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties to purchase a Camduction Complete Heat System for hot-meal service at its facility. The system is designed to retain the temperature, quality, and

Area technology workforce-development programs receive funding
The New York State Pathways in Technology program received $31.5 million in funding to use toward preparing students for high-skill jobs in technology, manufacturing, health care, and finance. Programs in Onondaga and Oneida counties received funding. The New York State Pathways in Technology Early College High School (NYS P-TECH) Program incorporates an integrated program between

Nascentia unveils renovated Beeches Manor
ROME, N.Y. — Nascentia Health recently cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Beeches Manor, the first phase of improvements and changes planned at the Beeches complex. The health-care agency has had an office on the Beeches property since about 2011, COO Cheryl Manna says. About a decade in, Destito Realty, Inc. reached out to

Cooperative Federal formally opens its relocated branch on Erie Boulevard
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Cooperative Federal, a credit union founded and headquartered in Syracuse, on July 21 formally opened its relocated office at 1816 Erie Boulevard East in Syracuse. The credit union’s Erie Boulevard location replaced a branch formerly located just under 1 mile away at 723 Westcott St., where Cooperative Federal operated from 1994 through

AmeriCU announces major expansion of membership field
ROME, N.Y. — Big things are happening at AmeriCU Credit Union. The Rome–based credit union began this year with several strategic moves that set the organization up for continued growth, including opening a virtual branch and other innovative technology as well as adding several new positions, including three business-relations managers. “We have experienced considerable organic
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