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People news: Emmons named Fulton CDA executive director
FULTON, N.Y. — Nathan Emmons was recently appointed executive director of the Fulton Community Development Agency (CDA), Fulton Mayor Deana Michaels announced. Emmons, who had

Helio Health removes interim tag from agency president and CEO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based Helio Health, Inc. is naming Kathleen Gaffney-Babb as the agency’s new president and CEO. At the same time, the Syracuse native

Hochul announces the 13th round of the regional economic-development council initiative
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State has started the 13th round of the regional economic development council (REDC) initiative. This round includes core capital grant

Schumer announces that $500 million in grants is available in regional tech-hub contest
The first phase of the regional technology and innovation hub (tech hubs) program is underway, providing a chance for upstate New York communities to pursue

Lewis County committee recommends Rochester firm to develop former Glenfield Elementary School
GLENFIELD, N.Y. — A Lewis County committee is recommending a Rochester company to acquire and redevelop a 6.9-acre former elementary school in Glenfield. Glenfield is

Oswego Health raising funds for renovations to its children’s mental-health center
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The child and family services department at Oswego Health is raising funding to renovate its mental health and wellness facility. The fundraising

Cornell University is a finalist in NSF competition focused on climate research
ITHACA, N.Y. — The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected Cornell University as a $1 million awardee and finalist for investment through its regional innovation

Hamilton College fundraising campaign reaches $400 million goal
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College announced that it has reached its fundraising goal of $400 million for its “Because Hamilton” campaign, with several weeks remaining
Herkimer County Community College board elects new officers
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College’s board of trustees elected officers for 2023-2024 at its April 18 meeting. Michael Stalteri of Herkimer was elected chair, Daniel Reardon of Little Falls was voted vice chair, and Joan Prymas of Ilion was elected secretary. Stalteri, who serves as principal of the Frankfort-Schuyler High School and middle

State awards Crouse Health addiction-treatment services $239K grant for services
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Health’s addiction-treatment services (ATS) will use state-grant funding of more than $239,000 to pursue a certification, recruit clinicians, and purchase equipment. The funding will “increase patient access and engagement while supporting the recruitment and retention of clinicians,” per a Crouse Health release. The funding comes from New York State’s opioid-settlement funds.
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