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Project underway to renovate SUNY Oswego’s Hewitt Hall for communications program
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Crews have started work on the $80 million project to renovate SUNY Oswego’s Hewitt Hall into a “state-of-the-art” home for Oswego’s School

Ramboll selected to conduct energy audit of Empire State Plaza in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. — The firm Ramboll, which operates an office in Syracuse, is conducting an energy audit of Empire State Plaza as part of the

People news: MVHS Surgical Group adds two new surgeons
Dr. Denson specializes in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery, as well as colon pathology and colon-cancer surgery. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree

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
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