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SUNY appoints first chief sustainability officer
ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr. has appointed Carter Strickland as SUNY’s first-ever chief sustainability officer and executive director of climate action. In that role, Strickland is charged with leading SUNY’s agenda to reach New York’s sustainability goals; “lead the nation” in energy and environmental research; and create economic opportunity by preparing New […]

Syracuse University moves up its net-zero emission target
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University and its Student Association are working toward a new set of goals to advance its sustainability efforts, including reaching net-zero emissions by 2032 — eight years earlier than the prior goal. The objectives are part of Syracuse University’s long-term sustainability plans and align with several recommendations made in a report

Syracuse men’s basketball to open season against America East opponent
Prior to the season opener, the Orange will play two exhibition games against opponents that include Daemen University from suburban Buffalo on Oct. 27 and

Central New York Conservancy rebrands as GreenUtica
“Utica’s tree canopy is one of the glories of the city,” GreenUtica Executive Director Gina Pearce said in a press release. “Trees clean our air

Oneida Nation donates $1 million to Wynn Hospital campaign
UTICA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation has made a $1 million donation in support of the new Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Wynn Hospital

New York State Fair hiring for summer positions, Fair jobs
GEDDES, N.Y. — The New York State Fair says it’s seeking candidates for summer and State Fair employment. The State Fair is a division of

SUNY Poly adds degree in data science and analytics
UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute now offers a master’s degree program in data science and analytics (MS DSA) that provides students with the knowledge

ANDRO receives $50K FuzeHub grant for wireless project
ROME, N.Y. —Scientific research and development company ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC, in collaboration with Mohawk Valley EDGE, has received a $50,000 prize under FuzeHub’s Manufacturing

Ithaca Area Economic Development says it stimulated nearly $73 million in investment in 2022
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) in 2022 reported stimulating $72.6 million in private investment, $2.7 million in new property taxes, and $874,000

Blazosky to depart Oneida County Tourism at end of June
UTICA, N.Y. — After 14 years, Oneida County Tourism President Kelly Blazosky will step down, effective June 30. Blazosky is leaving due to the expansion
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