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Binghamton Zoo welcomes Amur leopard, named Avanti
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park has announced the arrival of Avanti, a two-year-old female Amur leopard. Avanti arrived on Saturday, Sept.

Syracuse University names Johnson associate provost for academic affairs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Monday announced it has appointed Chris Johnson as associate provost for academic affairs, effective immediately. Johnson fills the vacancy

VESTAL, N.Y. — NextFlex has designated Binghamton University to be the New York “node” for its flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) initiative. A “node” is a
SBA awards NY SBDCs $125K to support small business “innovation,” R&D commercialization
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded $125,000 to the New York State Small Business Development Center (NYS SBDC) network. The funding is allocated

Marvin Lender, wife donate $5M to Syracuse University for Center for Social Justice
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University alumni Marvin Lender and his wife, Helaine, have donated $5 million to help establish the Lender Center for Social Justice

New York manufacturing index slides in September
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell 7 points to 19.0 in September, “pointing to a slower pace of growth than last month.”

WCNY names Hatem chief marketing officer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — WCNY announced that Cristina Hatem, of Jamesville, has joined the public broadcaster as VP and chief marketing officer. Hatem brings more than

SEC fines Cadaret, Grant, top officials, and a broker for an investment recommendation
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined Syracuse–based Cadaret, Grant & Co. Inc., two of the firm’s top officials, and

Utica’s Quanterion Solutions wins nearly $32 million Defense Department contract
UTICA, N.Y. — Quanterion Solutions, Inc. of Utica has been awarded a $31.65 million contract to provide “basic center operations” for the Homeland Defense and

Syracuse basketball point guard Frank Howard suffers injury
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Returning starting point guard Frank Howard has sustained an injury to his leg, Syracuse basketball announced late Friday morning. “Senior guard Frank
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