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NORDTECH awarded more than $27 million in federal funding for projects
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) last week announced more than $27 million in U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) funding for the Northeast Regional

Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital leader calls $10 million Golisano donation “magical”
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The executive director of Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital says the recent $10 million donation from Rochester businessman Thomas Golisano is “magical” for what it means for its future. “Tom has been with us every step of the way in our journey to provide the best care for our kids,” Dr. Gregory Conners,

Madison County celebrates opening of veteran’s community center
ONEIDA, N.Y. — Madison County’s Veterans Service Agency (MCVSA) cut the ribbon on its new Madison County Mission First Veterans Community Center at a ceremony

Nonprofits EFR, ARISE plan to merge
SALINA, N.Y. — The boards of directors of Exceptional Family Resources (EFR) and ARISE say they are planning to merge the nonprofit organizations to “better serve people with disabilities.” EFR operates at 1820 Lemoyne Ave. in the town of Salina. ARISE’s main office is located at 635 James St. in Syracuse. Both EFR and ARISE

Generations Bank secures $50K in grant funding for seven Seneca County nonprofits
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Generations Bank on Tuesday said it’s awarded grants to seven nonprofit organizations in Seneca County, after applying for and securing $50,000

United Way’s Thrive at Work gets $250K from KeyBank Foundation
SYRACUSE — The United Way of Central New York’s Thrive at Work program is getting a boost from the KeyBank Foundation, which is providing it $250,000. The new initiative is meant to help people who are employed but face challenges meeting basic financial needs “due to limited access to financial resources and support,” per the

Francis House names health-care leader as new board member
SYRACUSE — Francis House recently announced it has added Maryann Roefaro, CEO of Hematology-Oncology Associates (HOA) of CNY, to its board of directors. She has been the top executive at HOA of CNY, a prominent area cancer-care provider, since 2002. Roefaro is a board-certified fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives and maintains

Koffman Southern Tier Incubator to use $100K from Broome County to help three startups
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Koffman Southern Tier Incubator in Binghamton will use $100,000 from Broome County to help three local startups that are incubator member companies. The allocation of funding for the firms includes $50,000 for Agri-Trak, $30,000 for LiBama, and $20,000 for Hub Controls. The incubator describes the funding as an “equity investment.” The

Mercy House ready to formally launch $2 million expansion project
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Mercy House of the Southern Tier will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. on Sept. 30 at 212 North McKinley Avenue

Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital among 82 upstate nonprofits awarded Golisano funding
Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse is among 82 Upstate nonprofit organizations named as recipients of a total of $360 million in funding from entrepreneur,
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