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Construction continues on new Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel in Salina
SALINA, N.Y. — Construction continues on the upcoming Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel at 241 Elwood Davis Road in the town of Salina. The new

Nascentia Neighborhood Capital Campaign receives $4 million gift from foundation
ROME, N.Y. — Nascentia Health and the Nascentia Neighborhood Capital Campaign Strategy Committee announced the launch of the public phase of the Nascentia Neighborhood Capital

DeWITT, N.Y. — Cushman & Wakefield / Pyramid Brokerage Company on Thursday announced the appointment of Stephen Scuderi as the new president of its Syracuse, Utica, and Watertown offices. Scuderi (pictured) will succeed John Clark in the role. Clark, who has served as president for 38 years, will transition into the role of executive vice

Town of Oneonta certified as Climate Smart Community by state DEC
ONEONTA, N.Y. — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced nine communities, including the Town of Oneonta in Otsego

Lockheed Martin announces CFO departure, names successor
Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) says it has named Evan Scott as the company’s senior VP and CFO, succeeding Jesus (Jay) Malave, who advised the company that he is “pursuing other opportunities.” Scott, a 26-year Lockheed Martin finance executive, has served as the defense contractor’s treasurer and the CFO of two business units. The appointment

Micron reorganizing business units to capitalize on AI growth across market segments
Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) on Thursday announced a market segment-based reorganization of its business units to capitalize on the growth driven by AI (artificial

Cornell University formally opens Atkinson Hall research hub
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University officially opened its new Atkinson Hall on April 9 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The hall serves as a home for

Oswego Health names new executive director of The Manor at Seneca Hill
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has appointed Andrea Doviak as the new executive director and administrator at The Manor at Seneca Hill. Doviak is a respected leader within the Oswego Health system, bringing extensive leadership experience, clinical expertise, and dedication to quality care, the health system said in its announcement, In her new role, Doviak

State finds nearly $3 million in workers’-compensation fraud in 2024
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — New York State identified $2.7 million in workers’-compensation fraud and made 14 arrests for such fraud in 2024, representing a nearly 30

Rosamond Gifford Zoo executive director to retire in late May
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Ted Fox, who has served as executive director of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo since 2011, will retire on May 30. Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon describes Fox’s time with the zoo as an “extraordinary career that spanned 34 years dedicated to wildlife, conservation, education and the growth of the County’s Rosamond Gifford
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