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Syracuse University reappoints Van Slyke as dean of the Maxwell School
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University announced it has reappointed David Van Slyke as dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. The announcement

Preswick Glen appoints Holeck as executive director
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — The Preswick Glen independent senior living community announced it has appointed Gary Holeck as its new executive director. Holeck moves into
New York home sales decline in April, CNY numbers mixed
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York realtors sold more than 8,600 previously-owned homes in April, down 2.6 percent from more than 8,800 homes sold in April
MVCC to use NSF grant to help people seeking work in the drone industry
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) will use a grant of more than $500,000 for a project to help people seeking credentials to

Town of Maine looking to bring natural gas line to hamlet
TOWN OF MAINE, N.Y. — Government officials are requesting money to get a natural-gas line to serve businesses and the elementary school in the hamlet
Broome County reaches occupancy-tax agreement with Airbnb
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Airbnb, the online rental service, will start paying occupancy taxes to Broome County under a new agreement. The online service, which allows
People news: SRC names Virgo director of counter-UAS systems
CICERO, N.Y. — SRC, Inc. announced it has promoted James Virgo to director, counter-UAS systems. Virgo will oversee the direction and technical development of SRC’s

Syracuse airport says April passenger traffic rose 18 percent
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Passenger traffic at Syracuse Hancock International Airport was up more than 18 percent in the month of April, compared to April 2017.

Crouse Health earns “comprehensive stroke center” designation
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Health says it has certification as a “comprehensive stroke center,” reflecting the “highest level of regional experience for the treatment of

People news: Carthage Area Hospital adds general surgeon, Stephan, to medical staff
CARTHAGE, N.Y. — Dr. Rabie N. Stephan has joined Carthage Area Hospital’s surgical clinic team as a general surgeon. He joins the medical staff as
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