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Senior housing project on Binghamton’s north side is complete
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham on Wednesday on Nov. 12 announced the completion of a $3.2 million senior and affordable-housing project on Munsell

CPC provides $4.5 million loan to redevelop former school in Syracuse’s Eastwood section
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) on Wednesday announced a $4.5 million construction loan for Skinner Properties for the redevelopment of the former

Annual Cortaca Jug football game returning to Yankee Stadium in 2026
CORTLAND, N.Y. — SUNY Cortland makes the short trip to Ithaca College for this Saturday’s annual football battle with the Cortaca Jug on the line

Ithaca–based startup wins grand prize in FuzeHub commercialization competition
ITHACA, N.Y. — A startup company based in Ithaca captured the $150,000 grand prize in FuzeHub’s 2025 commercialization competition, which was held as part of

SUNY unveils new military tuition rate for active service members
ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY on Tuesday announced its military tuition rate program, a system-wide initiative that will ensure SUNY is “fully affordable” for active-duty service members, members of the National Guard, and members of the Reserves. The program aligns tuition with federal tuition benefits to expand access for those currently serving, SUNY said in its

Upstate Medical University formally opens Upstate Neurological Institute
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University has formally opened its new Upstate Neurological Institute, which brings “all of its brain and nervous system experts together

CNY Community Foundation receives $12 million bequest from Renzi estate
HOMER, N.Y. — The Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF) on Friday said it has received a $12 million bequest from the estate of Nicholas

Herkimer College launches associate degree program in AI – business
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College on Thursday said it’s launching an associate degree program in artificial intelligence (AI) – business. It’s designed to

SUNY Broome graduates second class of future lineworkers
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The second group participating in SUNY Broome’s lineworker-training program has graduated. The school hosted a graduation ceremony on Oct. 20 in the Decker Health Science Center. The latest class of lineworker students has 17 graduates, who began the program in April 2025 with no prior experience or training to learn foundational skills

NYSERDA appoints Costello as COO
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on Oct. 29 announced that its board of directors has appointed Peter Costello as chief operating officer (COO). In this role, Costello, who has served as the authority’s general counsel since 2019 and secretary to the authority since 2020, will continue to
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