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SUNY Poly, Upstate Medical University partner on accelerated-scholars program
SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) and Upstate Medical University in Syracuse say selected students can pursue degrees at both institutions under Upstate’s accelerated-scholars program (ASP).

Grow-NY draws nearly 200 applications for first round of state agribusiness competition
ALBANY, N.Y. — Budding agricultural entrepreneurs have submitted nearly 200 applications for the first round of Grow-NY, which the state describes as a “food innovation

People news: Ackles named executive principal at West Genesee High School
CAMILLUS, N.Y. — The West Genesee Central School District in Camillus announced that its board of education has appointed Wayne Ackles as executive principal at

St. Joseph’s Health Home Care expands into Madison, Oneida counties
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — St. Joseph’s Health Home Care is expanding into Oneida and Madison counties, bringing “much-needed” home-care services to residents in those areas. Home-care

Commerce Chenango announces new president and CEO
NORWICH, N.Y. — Commerce Chenango — an economic development, tourism promotion, and chamber of commerce organization for Chenango County — announced it has selected Kerri

Rome Memorial Hospital Foundation’s golf classic raises more than $27K
ROME — Rome Memorial Hospital Foundation announced that its annual golf classic, held June 24 at Teugega Country Club in Rome, raised more than $27,000 this year to support Rome Memorial Hospital. Since its start in 1999, the golf tournament has raised more than $650,000 to help fund medical-equipment purchases and programs and services provided

Syracuse’s Whitman School of Management names Kessler director of alumni engagement
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University announced it has appointed Alison Kessler as director of alumni engagement. In

People news: Upstate Medical names Garden assistant dean for disability and inclusion
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University announced it has appointed Rebecca Garden assistant dean for disability and inclusion. Garden is an associate professor of public

Cuomo signs bill creating state commission to study artificial intelligence and robotics
ALBANY, N.Y. — A temporary state commission will study and investigate how to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and automation. The New York State Artificial

American Red Cross of Central New York names Didio chairman
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The American Red Cross of Central New York announced it has named Christopher Didio of Syracuse the new chairman of its board
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