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Downtown Farmers Market in Syracuse wraps up 49th season on Tuesday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Downtown Farmers Market in Syracuse’s Clinton Square concludes its 49th season on Tuesday, scheduled from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The weekly market,

SUNY expanding Education Opportunity Program with additional state funding
PURCHASE, N.Y. — SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras has announced a plan to expand the Education Opportunity Program (EOP) after the state provided a $6.4 million

Cornell appoints Love dean of students
ITHACA, N.Y. — Marla Love has been recently named the dean of students at Cornell University. Love had been serving as interim dean of students

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County will host another COVID-vaccine booster clinic, is planning for a new community-testing location, and has concerns about virus clusters in

Drone corridor between Syracuse and Rome to host 5G test network for unmanned aircraft
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The 50-mile unmanned-aircraft systems (UAS) corridor between Syracuse and Rome will host a 5G test network for unmanned aircraft. The MITRE Engenuity

NYSDOT considers alternate locations for proposed I-81 roundabout near Dr. King Elementary
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The proposed roundabout near Dr. King Elementary School has emerged as a contentious issue during the public-comment period for the $2 billion

People news: Syracuse Opera appoints general and artistic director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Opera announced it has appointed Christian Capocaccia as general and artistic director to oversee the day-to-day operations of the opera

Oswego Health to raise starting hourly pay rate beginning Monday
This change in starting rate directly impacts many positions in the organization including environmental service techs, housekeeping, nursing assistants, unit helpers, and certified nurse aides.

USDA awards Tioga County LDC, Town of Massena funding for projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development program has awarded federal funding to the Tioga County Local Development Corp. (LDC) and the Town of

People news: Chemung County Chamber appoints new president and CEO
ELMIRA, N.Y. — The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce recently named Jennifer Herrick-McGonigal its new president and CEO. She started her new position on Sept.
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