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People news: Pascale joins On Point for College as development director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Lynne Pascale recently joined On Point for College as the organization’s new development director. In this role, Pascale will be responsible for

CNY Biotech Accelerator wins $625,000 in state funding as certified business incubator
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — New York State has awarded the Central New York Biotech Accelerator (CNYBAC) at Upstate Medical University a funding award of $625,000, representing

People news: Obatusin named director of MVHS Behavioral Service Line
UTICA, N.Y. — Psychiatrist Tayo Obatusin, M.D. has joined the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) as assistant clinical professor of psychiatry, psychiatry residency program director,

Syracuse University to use grant award to create new center focused on Indigenous culture
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University will use a grant of $1.5 million over three years to create the multi-disciplinary Center for Global Indigenous Cultures and

Onondaga County Medical Society appoints new executive director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Medical Society (OCMS) has selected Julie Panna as its new executive director. Panna is succeeding Erika Berry in the

Physician relocates practice to Seneca Family Health Center
WATERLOO, N.Y. — Dr. Luke Chen has relocated his medical practice to a newly remodeled office at Seneca Family Health Center at 367A East Main

Mooney named president at Lifetime Benefit Solutions
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Lifetime Benefit Solutions (LBS) announced it has appointed Trish Mooney president of the ancillary benefits and specialty program company. As president of

Central New York communities receive green innovation grants
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced $20.8 million in grants being awarded to 17 projects across the state that incorporate green storm-water infrastructure, as well as implement energy and water-efficiency measures. The projects are funded through the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation’s Green Innovation Grant Program. The following five Central New York municipalities

Cazenovia College mandates booster shots for employees, students for spring semester
CAZENOVIA, N.Y. — Cazenovia College is requiring COVID-19 booster vaccinations for all employees and all eligible students returning to campus as the Spring 2022 semester gets underway in the new year. Cazenovia College employees are being asked to receive their booster shots as soon as possible and by Jan. 21 at the latest, the college

Excellus provides support for On Point for College mental-health program
UTICA — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced it provided On Point for College – Utica with a $5,000 sponsorship to support a new mental-health program for first-generation college students. The program provides two mental-health workshops for college students and training for front-line advising staff. Rochester–based Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is Central New York’s largest health insurer. Students
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