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People news: Stewart named director of campus safety at Colgate
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Colgate University recently announced it has named Terri Stewart as its new director of campus safety, effective Jan. 3, 2022. Stewart is

Cornell recommends booster shots for eligible staff, students
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University is recommending that its employees and students who are eligible for a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine get one,

Binghamton University formally opens Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — Binghamton University (BU) on Monday formally opened the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences in the village of Johnson City.
ALBANY, N.Y. — A new state law will allow credit unions to participate in the Excelsior linked-deposit program. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the bill on

People news: MVHS adds new nurse practitioner to Surgical Group
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has added Jessica Yearby to the MVHS Surgical Group as a certified family nurse

National Grid installs electric-vehicle charging plugs on ESF campus
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — National Grid (NYSE: NGG) and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) have installed 18 new electric-vehicle charging plugs on

Oswego County Opportunities receives $200,000 in HHS funding, Katko announces
FULTON — Oswego County Opportunities — a Fulton–based community-action agency that administers health and social services in Oswego County — will be receiving $200,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). U.S. Rep. John Katko (R–Camillus) announced the funding on Oct. 15. The money is available through HHS’s Basic Centers

Ithaca College to use $1 million donation for physician-assistant program scholarship
“This incredible gift from Manley and Doriseve Thaler will allow learners to gain critical skills and expertise with a lessened financial burden,” Susan Salahshor, assistant

State awards funding to airports in CNY, North Country, Southern Tier
Some smaller airports in Central New York, North Country, and Southern Tier will benefit from state funding for infrastructure improvements. New York State has awarded

Oneida County offers online tax-parcel map viewer
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County has a new online tax-parcel map viewer that will provide “easier” access and research capabilities and “promote” economic development. It
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