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Hamilton College selects new dean of admission
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College has selected John T. McLaughlin as its new dean of admission and associate VP, beginning Jan. 3. McLaughlin joins Hamilton

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University’s Lender Center for Social Justice announced it will use a $2.7 million grant to launch several new research initiatives. They’ll

ICAN purchases sports complex in Westmoreland
WESTMORELAND, N.Y. — Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN) has purchased the former Rising Stars building on Route 233 and will operate its Elevate CNY Sports

UK firm captures $1 million top prize in this year’s Genius NY competition
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Archangel Imaging from the United Kingdom (UK) captured the $1 million grand prize in round six of the Genius NY accelerator competition.

Three SUNY Morrisville students charged with burglaries at local elementary school
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday afternoon that it has arrested three SUNY Morrisville students in connection with a series of

People news: Loretto names new medical director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Loretto Health & Rehabilitation announced it has appointed Dr. Christopher Black as its new medical director. He has worked for Loretto since

MVHS honored with Community Health Improvement Award from HANYS
UTICA, N.Y. — The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) recently recognized Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) with the 2022 Community Health Improvement Award for its work with the Lead-Free & Healthy Homes Mohawk Valley Coalition. MVHS and its partners promote lead hazard-reduction services, educate target neighborhoods on the dangers of lead-based paint and

New York’s Tioga County part of expanded territory for Corning’s First Heritage FCU
CORNING, N.Y. — New York’s Tioga County is now part of the expanded territory of First Heritage Federal Credit Union (FCU), which is headquartered in Corning. First Heritage FCU on Sept. 28 announced it is expanding its field of membership into eight additional counties throughout New York and Pennsylvania. The newly enlarged field of membership

ICAN uses AmeriCU gift for Children’s Museum gift shop
UTICA, N.Y. — AmeriCU presented $150,000 to Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN) to support a new gift shop for the Children’s Museum which will be located in ICAN’s Family Resource Center. “The gift shop is an important area located in the glass rotunda, which is being constructed right now. It will be a place where

Empower FCU appoints King as DEI officer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Empower Federal Credit Union (FCU) recently announced it has hired Ebony King as the credit union’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) officer. In this new role, King is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of Empower’s DEI strategy. She will also identify and support DEI priorities for the nonprofit and work
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