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Herkimer College names director of financial aid
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer College has appointed Andrea Curley, of Herkimer, as director of financial aid. Curley most recently worked as assistant director of financial aid coordinator at Utica University, where she was responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial aid. That included overseeing students enrolled in work-study employment for the financial-aid office, aid awards, […]
Syracuse University to raise tuition more than 4 percent in 2025-26 school year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) is raising tuition for full-time undergraduate students to $66,580, representing about a 4.5 percent increase from last year’s tuition
Former Hannibal fire chief pleads guilty to stealing from fire company, will repay nearly $10K
HANNIBAL, N.Y. — Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons on Thursday May 22 pled guilty to grand larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company
St. Lawrence County Tourism Dinner to honor North Country businesses
OGDENSBURG, N.Y. — The 2025 St. Lawrence County (STLC) Tourism Dinner, set for Wednesday June 4, will present STLC Tourism Excellence Awards to two tourism champions that continue to elevate visitor experiences and destination development across the county, the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce announced. The Best Western University Inn in Canton will receive
Arc Herkimer outlines leadership transition
HERKIMER, N.Y. — At the end of this year, Arc Herkimer will have its first female president and CEO in more than 40 years when Kevin Crosley retires from the role on Dec. 31 and Lorene Bass takes over. Crosley has served as president and CEO of the nonprofit for 20 years. Bass currently serves
Rome Health receives nearly $5M grant to support nursing initiatives
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Health will receive almost $5 million in funding over five years through the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation’s $51 million Nursing Initiative. The grant supports Rome Health’s pursuit of magnet recognition for nursing excellence and provides funding to bolster recruitment, retention, and professional development. “This investment in professional nursing practice will strengthen
Utica Zoo celebrates new interactive dinosaur exhibit
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Zoo is launching its new Dino Discovery presented by The Flemma Group at Baird animatronic dinosaur exhibit this weekend.
Oneida County executive proposes new sports and recreation facility in 2025 county address
VERONA, N.Y. — A proposal to build a 400,000-square-foot indoor sports and recreation facility at Griffiss International Airport is just one of the goals outlined
SUNY ESF launches $40 million campaign to support students, campus, research
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) on Wednesday launched the Campaign for ESF, describing it as the “most ambitious fundraising initiative in the College’s history.” The campaign seeks to raise $40 million — double the goal of the College’s last capital campaign — and has already secured $35 million
Utica to celebrate opening of Harbor Point on June 5
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica and the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the grand opening of Harbor Point on June 5
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