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People news: Syracuse University names Sipley director of financial aid
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University announced it has promoted Michele (Shelly) Sipley to director of financial aid. She will oversee daily operations in the Office

People news: Hangar Theatre names Barakiva full-time artistic director
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Hangar Theatre announced it has appointed Michael Barakiva as its artistic director. Barakiva will be the Hangar’s first full-time, in-residence artistic

Miner to appoint Mannion to serve as chair of Airport Authority board
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Patrick Mannion will begin serving as chairman of the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) board of directors, effective this Friday. Mannion is

FAA awards Oswego County Airport $843,000 in federal funding
VOLNEY, N.Y. — The Oswego County Airport will use $843,000 in federal funding to fix two taxiways and replace the taxiway lighting. The Federal Aviation

People news: Syracuse University hires Defliese as women’s lacrosse assistant coach
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University women’s lacrosse head coach Gary Gait announced that Caitlin Defliese has joined his staff as an assistant coach. Defliese comes

New York Chiropractic College president Nicchi to retire next year
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Dr. Frank Nicchi, president of the New York Chiropractic College (NYCC), plans to retire on Aug. 31, 2017. Nicchi’s retirement in

Genius NY expands for applicants in Internet of Things industry
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Genius NY, a $2 million business accelerator based at the Syracuse Technology Garden, is expanding its applicant pool to accommodate startups specializing

SUNY Oswego names Westervelt chief communication officer
OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego has hired Wayne Westervelt as its new chief communication officer. He replaces Julie Harrison Blissert, who retired earlier this summer

BizEventz names the 40 under FORTY class of 2016
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — BizEventz, a company in the Business Journal News Network, has announced the 40 under FORTY class of 2016. This awards program recognizes

People news: Finger Lakes Wine Alliance names Dello Stritto executive director
GENEVA, N.Y. — Finger Lakes Wine Alliance, a marketing association for wines from the Finger Lakes region, announced that it has named Tracey Dello Stritto
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