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NYSDOT works to secure contractors for I-81 project phase one
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Now that the federal and state governments have given their final approval, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is now focusing on securing the contractors to handle the first phase of the $2.25 billion Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement project. “We will have five separate contracts that we will put out […]

Syracuse Downtown Living Tour again set for late September
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — People who are interested in the annual Downtown Living Tour should make plans for the final Saturday in September. This year’s event is planned for Sept. 24, Laurie Reed, director of marketing for the Downtown Committee of Syracuse Inc. tells CNYBJ in an email. The group is still working on securing the

Syracuse preps for next phase of renovations to JMA Wireless Dome
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Before officially announcing JMA Wireless as the new naming-rights holder on the Dome, Syracuse University said it also has plans for additional renovation work on its on-campus stadium. In its April 20 announcement, Syracuse said it wanted to “embark on the next phase of its work to enhance, elevate and expand the

Construction begins on Salina 1st project, south of downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Construction is underway on the Salina 1st development project at 1081 S. Salina St., just south of downtown Syracuse. The construction site

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University’s Institute for Veteran & Military Families (IVMF) will use a $1 million grant for entrepreneurship training to military service members

Hamilton appoints VP of academic affairs and dean of faculty
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College announced it has named Ngonidzashe Munemo VP for academic affairs and dean of faculty, effective July 1. In this position,

MVCC offers free camps to high schoolers interested in cybersecurity field
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) will host free GenCyber Summer Camps for high-school students in the Mohawk Valley. The camps, funded by

People news: Masonic Care Community adds two new employees
UTICA, N.Y. — The Masonic Care Community has added two new employees to its team. Tiffany Niles is the director of human resources (HR) and

Oswego Health taps Backus as new president and CEO in 2023 with Harlovic retirement
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The board of directors of Oswego Health has chosen Michael Backus as the next president and CEO of Oswego Health, effective on

LANSING, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) has purchased the 480-acre Bell Station property from New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG). The
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