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Ithaca College to use $1M gift for diversity in media scholarship
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College will use a $1 million donation from a prominent alum and media executive and his wife, a former broadcaster turned college dean, for a scholarship fostering diversity in media. Disney CEO Bob Iger and his wife, Willow Bay, made the donation to establish the Iger-Bay Endowed Scholarship at Ithaca College. The […]
Syracuse, ESF, Spelman partner with Upstate Medical on accelerated scholars program
SYRACUSE — Upstate Medical University announced it has partnered with three additional schools for its accelerated scholars program, which guarantees a student’s admission to its College of Medicine. New to the program are the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), Syracuse University, and Spelman College, a historically black college or university (or HBCU)

What channel is the Syracuse basketball game on at Georgetown?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Syracuse basketball (5-4) seeks a second straight win when the Orange visit their longtime rival, the Georgetown Hoyas (6-3) on Saturday afternoon.

State announces banking development district in Lewis County
New York’s banking development district program has made a designation in Lewis County. With this designation, Carthage Savings and Loan Association will provide residents of

MVHS breaks ground on new $480 million downtown Utica hospital
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) on Thursday broke ground on its new hospital in downtown Utica. The new regional medical center

City of Syracuse seeks new commissioner for Department of Neighborhood and Business Development
YRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse has started a search for a new commissioner of the City’s Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD).

People news: Cayuga Economic Development Agency hires Szabo
AUBURN, N.Y. — The Cayuga Economic Development Agency (CEDA) announced it has hired Danielle Szabo as its economic development specialist. Szabo works to retain and

Speach Family Candy Shoppe stands the test of time
Started in 1920 by Michele Spicciati (Michael Speach), The Speach Family Candy Shoppe began as an opportunity for a first-generation immigrant from Italy to have something to call his own and a way to provide for his growing family. As the business passed through four generations, every family member had a hand in the daily

Genius NY finalists selected for fourth round of competition in 2020
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Empire State Development (ESD) on Wednesday announced the five finalists selected to take part in the fourth round of Genius NY, a

Oneida Nation to expand Yellow Brick Road Casino in Chittenango
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation on Wednesday announced the third phase of construction at its Yellow Brick Road (YBR) Casino, a “multi-million dollar”
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