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Syracuse University COO begins Feb. 1
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University’s chief operating officer is set to start his new duties on Feb. 1. In this new role, John Papazoglou will be responsible for multiple on-campus and off-campus operations, including dining, housing, hospitality and food services, Syracuse University said in a Jan. 9 announcement. Papazoglou comes to Syracuse from Pennsylvania State […]

Auburn’s Schweinfurth Art Center to use $10K grant for Quilters of Color initiative
AUBURN, N.Y. — Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn recently announced that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has approved it for a Challenge America award of $10,000. The grant funding will support the art center’s Quilters of Color initiative. The Schweinfurth’s Quilters of Color initiative includes several workshops, classes, and an exhibition opportunity for

Mercy House of the Southern Tier receives $75K grant
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Mercy House of the Southern Tier was recently selected as a Mother Cabrini Health Foundation grantee for the third year, receiving $75,000 for a Mercy House admissions navigator. The grant allows the Endicott–based organization to continue its admissions program through meeting with palliative teams at hospitals and informational in-home visits. The money

Bassett earns certification as a primary stroke center
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Medical Center earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Center Certification. The certification recognizes hospitals that meet standards to support critical elements to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients. To achieve the certification, Bassett underwent a rigorous,

Hochul proposes more funding for state’s cybersecurity efforts
ALBANY, N.Y. — Efforts to support cybersecurity enhancements across New York state may get a funding boost in 2023. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Jan. 10 proposed $35.2 million in new funding as part of her State of the State address. The enhancements include the expansion of shared services to local governments that help identify security

Syracuse University Athletics announces sponsorship agreement with Hidden Level
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Athletics on Wednesday announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Hidden Level, a Syracuse–based firm that provides an airspace-monitoring service. The

Utica University board, faculty clash over recommendation to eliminate majors
UTICA, N.Y. — A recent recommendation by Utica University President Laura Casamento to eliminate 15 majors at the university and modify several others has sparked

CenterState CEO report finds 72 percent of area firms expect to boost hiring this year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A new report from CenterState CEO finds more than 72 percent of nearly 200 area companies surveyed expect an increase in jobs

CNY campuses awarded SUNY funding to boost enrollment for nursing degrees
ALBANY, N.Y. — Tompkins Cortland Community College, SUNY Morrisville, and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) are among 11 SUNY campuses awarded funding to expand health-care

Shipping from Oswego Harbor jumped 300 percent last year
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Calling it a “record year,” the Port of Oswego Authority says shipping from the Oswego Harbor increased more than 300 percent in
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