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Syracuse University to replace Carrier Dome roof with $105 million fixed roof
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University plans to replace the “aging” Carrier Dome roof with a new fixed roof for about $105 million. The university also

New York manufacturing index plummets back to negative territory in May
Manufacturing activity in New York state contracted in May after two months of expansion, according to results of the latest Empire State Manufacturing Survey issued

Upstate Medical to use nearly $200,000 in NSF funding to fight Zika virus
Upstate Medical University will use almost $200,000 in grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to “treat, prevent and understand” the Zika virus. Researchers
The Central New York Community Foundation
The Central New York Community Foundation has promoted two employees. MONICA MERANTE was promoted to director, philanthropic services. She has worked for the Community Foundation since 2012, most recently as donor relations officer. Merante holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. JAN LANE was promoted to

Unity House of Cayuga County, Inc. has promoted ALLIE MACPHERSON to director of Grace House from program manager. Unity House offers two residential options in Auburn for those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. MacPherson holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from SUNY Cortland, and recently completed her CASAC (certified alcohol & substance abuse counselor)
CNY ATD announces CNY BEST nominees
SYRACUSE — The CNY ATD has announced nominees for the 9th Annual CNY BEST Learning and Performance Awards. The organization annually presents these awards to recognize excellence in learning and performance in the Central New York region. The awards put the spotlight on organizations that link learning to the strategic growth or success of organizations

People news: Le Moyne hires Botto as assistant VP for HR
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College announced it has hired Karin Botto as its new assistant vice president for human resources and organization development. Botto

Syracuse athletic director Coyle abruptly leaves for same job at Minnesota
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Mark Coyle’s tenure as Syracuse University’s director of athletics is over after less than 11 months. Coyle is leaving Syracuse for a

People news: Harshbarger elected to Onondaga County Bar Foundation board
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC announced that Laura H. Harshbarger, a member (partner) in the firm’s Syracuse office, has been elected to

People news: The MOST hires Kochian as chief development officer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) recently appointed Lauren A. Kochian, of East Syracuse, as its chief development
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