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New training at OCC aims to fill eye-care need
SYRACUSE — It’s so rare for Eye Consultants of Syracuse to come across trained, experienced ophthalmic assistants that when it does, the practice will sometimes hire the person even if it doesn’t have an opening. “We look all the time,” says Heather Whitt, a certified ophthalmic medical technologist at Eye Consultants. “There is just nothing […]
SYRACUSE — The School of Information Studies (iSchool) at Syracuse University will serve as one of 50 sites around the world for the second International Space Apps Challenge, sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The hackathon-style event will take place at the iSchool April 20 and 21. NASA will release 50 specific
Rural/Metro gains more space with move across Liverpool
LIVERPOOL — Rural/Metro Medical Services of Central New York jumped out of the firehouse and into more elbow space in the opening weeks of 2012 by moving an outpost it operates in the village of Liverpool. The ambulance company left shared space provided by the Liverpool Fire Department at 1110 Oswego St. It moved across
Eye Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons founder foresees continued growth
SALINA — A few years ago, Dr. Thomas Bersani spotted a trend beginning that would sweep up his practice. And he’s not blinking on a prediction that the trend will continue in the future. “For the last four or five years, I’ve gotten extremely busy,” says Bersani, who is a member of the American Society
Oneida Nation Enterprises names Murphy VP for technology
VERONA — Oneida Nation Enterprises has named Steve Murphy vice president for technology, including Turning Stone Resort Casino and SavOn Convenience Stores. Murphy oversees the
Cuomo makes modifications to proposed budget
Motor-fuel regulations made up many of the economic changes in a series of 30-day amendments New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo released for his proposed executive
WCNY to honor regional ‘Women Who Make America’
WCNY will host an awards ceremony for “Makers: Women Who Make America” honorees next Friday, March 1 at the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in
SBH to showcase remodeled space on Hickory Street in Syracuse
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare (SBH) has scheduled an open house to reveal a new alumni center and supportive-living apartments. The nonprofit organization, which provides
National Grid awards grant to Merchants Commons
SYRACUSE — National Grid (NYSE: NGG) will send a $300,000 grant to the Merchants Commons project under way in downtown Syracuse. The electricity and gas
Breakthrough Design expects more growth in 2013
SYRACUSE — Breakthrough Design Group, an anchor tenant at the South Side Innovation Center, expects to double its business this year and add new staff members. Breakthrough provides Web-design services and got its start in 2008. Tison Kelley, the firm’s founder and executive director of business development, says the company has been doubling its revenue
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