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Syracuse University to use $1M grant to support diversity, inclusion in STEM education
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University will use a five-year, $1 million grant for a project targeting “diversity and inclusion” in science education. The grant from
State budget includes $1 million to keep military in Mohawk Valley
ROME, N.Y. — The state has set aside $1 million to help keep military assets in the Mohawk Valley. State Sen. Joseph Griffo (R-Rome), State
Tin Woodman’s Flask launches same-day delivery service
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — Tin Woodman’s Flask, the wine and spirits store in Chittenango, on Friday launched its same-day delivery service. Customers can see the available
Gifford Foundation executive director Sonneborn to retire at the end of 2018
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dirk Sonneborn, executive director of the Gifford Foundation, plans to retire at the end of 2018, the organization’s board of trustees announced
Unshackle Upstate’s Biryla named NFIB New York state director
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gregory Biryla, the former head of Unshackle Upstate, has been named New York state director for the National Federation of Independent Business
NYSAR: New York home sales decline in May, CNY numbers also down
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York realtors sold more than 10,300 previously-owned homes in May, a decrease of 8.6 percent compared to the more than 11,300

Visit Syracuse hires Benn as partner-engagement manager
In that role, Benn will work on sponsorship sales initiatives and internet advertising sales. She’ll also oversee the tourism bureau’s Preble visitors center on Interstate
Utica College business programs earn accreditation
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica College’s business programs have been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of

MOST president resigns, accepts job in Tennessee
Her last day is Aug. 24, the organization said in an email response to a BJNN inquiry. Martin, the organization’s third president, started her duties

Downtown Committee recognizes local businesses, projects at annual meeting
The organization estimates about 400 people attended the annual meeting, which included remarks from Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh. In addition, Merike Treier, executive director of
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