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Binghamton University unveils manufacturing lab, introduces industry partner
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University has unveiled what it’s calling a “smart electronics manufacturing laboratory” as part of its Integrated Electronics Engineering Center (IEEC). Seoul,

Cornell names Walsh interim dean of School of Hotel Administration
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University announced that it has named Kate Walsh interim dean of the School of Hotel Administration (SHA). Walsh will begin a

The Agency board approves incentives for Century Sunrise project in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — The board of directors of the Agency has voted to approve financing incentives for the Century Sunrise redevelopment project in Johnson

Haylor, Freyer & Coon’s MacDonald elected IIABNY vice-chair
DeWITT, N.Y. — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York (IIABNY) recently elected Richard MacDonald to a one-year term as vice-chair and secretary-treasurer

Syracuse University names French acting director of athletics
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed Daniel French as the school’s acting director of athletics. In addition, Syverud has also promoted

MVHS seeks downtown-property appraisals for future hospital project
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is moving forward with the appraisals of the downtown properties that the new hospital project will impact.

Aspen Dental to move HQ, 600 employees to downtown Syracuse and add 400 new jobs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI) plans to move its corporate office and nearly 600 employees to downtown Syracuse from its current location

Arc of Onondaga names Centore new board president
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Arc of Onondaga announced that long-time board member, Chris Centore, is the nonprofit’s new board president. He was sworn in at Arc’s

People news: St. Joseph’s Foundation announces two new appointments
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center Foundation has announced two new appointments. Vincent J. Kuss has been appointed VP for development at

People news: Kelberman Center names Tucker director of special projects
UTICA, N.Y. — The Kelberman Center, an affiliate of Upstate Cerebral Palsy, announced it has appointed Michael Tucker as director of special projects. Tucker, who
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