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Syracuse, AT&T, Juneteenth committee partner to recognize local Black-owned businesses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has announced the launch of an eight-week campaign seeking to “ignite support for and partnership with” Black-owned businesses

MVHS donates X-ray equipment to Utica Zoo
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has donated used X-ray equipment to the Utica Zoo. The equipment includes analog portable

People news: WCNY appoints manager of underwriting and corporate sponsorship
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcaster, announced it has hired John McBride as manager of underwriting and corporate sponsorship. Prior to joining

Le Moyne to require student vaccinations for the fall semester
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College is joining the long list of colleges and universities across the state and nation that will require students to

New York Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn Destito recently announced that a photography and videography business in Oneonta and a consulting firm in Carthage have been certified as service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOB). The New York OGS Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (DSDVBD) issued the certification to Otsego Media LLC of Oneonta, which

Downtown Committee starts two programs for Syracuse businesses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. has announced two marketing programs to help downtown businesses. The Downtown Syracuse Foundation is using a $20,000 award from the Syracuse Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) to help pay for the programs. The SEDCO COVID-19 relief funding comes from the federal CARES Act, the Downtown Committee said. The

AmeriCU Credit Union offering certified financial counselors
ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union recently announced the certification of 12 credit union financial counselors. To earn certification, an individual must complete required examinations as provided by the Credit Union National Association’s Financial Counseling Certification Program (FiCEP), AmeriCU said in an online news release. These counselors are available to provide AmeriCU members with personalized

Oneida County fully restores summer youth work programs
UTICA, N.Y. — Two major summer work programs in Oneida County will be restored to full capacity this year after being eliminated or limited by

Binghamton University, SUNY Broome announce agreement for School of Management students
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton University and SUNY Broome Community College have announced an agreement that paves the way for SUNY Broome students who want to

Onondaga County Executive calls on more people in their 50s to get vaccinated
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon says those county residents between the ages of 50 and 59 need to do a better job
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