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NSF awards SUNY Poly professor grant funding for ongoing research
MARCY — A professor at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) will use a grant of more than $93,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for ongoing research. The award is part of a larger NSF grant committing nearly $300,000 to the project “Machine Learning on Dynamical Systems via Topological Features” that has Firas Khasawneh working […]
How the Genius NY competition selection process will work
SYRACUSE — The selection process to determine the finalists in the Genius NY business competition will include about 20 people, says Jonathan Parry, director of Genius NY. Genius NY is a $2 million business accelerator based at the Syracuse Technology Garden. Genius NY stands for Growing ENtrepreneurs & Innovators in UpState New York. It’s an

Fibonacci STEAM conference galvanizes student scholars
A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality. —Yoko Ono ROME — “[The] STEAM conference was the icing on the cake.” “Talking about quantum physics at 3 in the morning with a group of complete strangers was the most fun I ever had.” “Now I’m back home wishing
Protect your business from creative data-breach plaintiffs’ attorneys
Awareness is half the battle As more companies become victims of data security breaches, plaintiffs in data-breach cases have devised new and creative arguments under a variety of legal theories in a constant attempt to expand the scope of liability for companies or business owners. Businesses should consult with counsel on ways to limit damages

Onondaga Tower formally becomes Barclay Damon Tower on Monday as law firm moves in
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga Tower, located at 125 E. Jefferson St. in Syracuse, will officially become Barclay Damon Tower on Monday. That’s when Barclay Damon,

CNY Best Places to Work Awards event honors 25 companies
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The 2016 Central New York Best Places to Work Awards breakfast on Thursday morning recognized 25 area organizations. A crowd of about

People news: Syracuse Crunch announce staff promotions
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Crunch have promoted Mark Hayes to senior director of revenue and partnership development and Jonathan Smaldon to senior director of

CNY Community Foundation awards $161,000 in grants to area nonprofits
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Community Foundation Inc. has awarded more than $161,000 in grants to area nonprofits. The funding is part of

Craylee’s Diner formally opens in downtown Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — Craylee’s Diner recently formally opened in downtown Utica. Craylee’s, located at 237 Bleecker St., was remodeled by owner Jennifer Mandia and Lance

SRC Ventures appoints Hartnett as president of SRCTec
CICERO, N.Y. — SRC Ventures, Inc. has named Mary Pat Hartnett president of SRCTec, LLC. Hartnett succeeds Drew James, who is now senior VP of
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