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SU’s Orange Business Angel Network to begin in spring 2026
SYRACUSE — The Orange Business Angel Network (OBAN) at Syracuse University (SU) is a student-led experiential learning program that will provide hands-on startup investment experience for students while connecting SU-affiliated entrepreneurs with seed funding and mentorship. The program will begin in the spring of 2026 with an inaugural class of about 15 students and a […]

Binghamton to close State Street parking garage Jan. 5
Move comes before planned demolition Binghamton plans to request bids for demolition of the garage in the coming weeks, per the city’s website. The mayor announced plans for the ramp’s demolition in September during his 2026 budget address. The ramp, located on the corner of State and Henry streets, was built in 1970. “As

Rome Health wins state funding for IT, cybersecurity projects
North Country hospitals also receive funding ROME — The state has awarded Rome Health $18.9 million in funding through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation program to advance health-information technology, cybersecurity, and telehealth across its network. The North Country hospitals Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown and

MV Biotech Collective unites MMRI, MVHS, SUNY Poly core strengths
UTICA — The Mohawk Valley (MV) Biotech Collective, formed by three of the region’s well-known institutions, seeks to position the Mohawk Valley as a leader in biomedical innovation. Representatives from the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI), SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly), and Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) signed a memorandum of agreement to formally establish

Work progresses on Johnson City surgery center for Guthrie Lourdes Hospital
JOHNSON CITY — Construction work is nearing completion on a new ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Johnson City for Binghamton’s Guthrie Lourdes Hospital. The Guthrie Broome Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Center will be the first facility in the Southern Tier region “dedicated exclusively” to orthopedic and musculoskeletal surgical care. It is described as a “true

Community Wellness Partners to launch PACE program with $2.6 million state grant
CLINTON — PACE, which is short for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, is described as a “transformative initiative” designed to help older adults live independently in their communities while receiving coordinated care. Community Wellness Partners of Clinton says it will use a state grant of $2.6 million to establish a PACE program, per

Upstate University Hospital $450M annex project starts with design phase
SYRACUSE — The $450 million hospital annex project at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse is starting with the design phase. The design will include a new, expanded emergency department and burn unit to serve the Central New York region, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Dec. 2. “Launching the design phase of our new hospital annex marks

New COO settles into role at Community Memorial Hospital
HAMILTON — The newly appointed COO at Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) has been on the job for a few weeks, overseeing daily operations of primary and specialty practices. Kipp Jones started his new duties on Dec. 8, CMH tells CNYBJ in an email. In this new role at the hospital, Jones will play a key

UHS Chenango Memorial’s Sidney practice set for improvement work in 2026
NORWICH — UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich has a multi-specialty practice on Pearl Street in Sidney in Delaware County, which is set for infrastructure improvements sometime in 2026. The hospital will use federal funding of more than $667,000 for the work, per a Nov. 25 announcement. It will cover 75 percent of the total

Oswego Health names executive director of nursing
OSWEGO — Oswego Health has recently announced the promotion of Cheryl Stilwell to executive director of nursing. Stilwell began her career at Oswego Health in 2008, as the clinical manager of med surg — a role she held until 2013. Demonstrating strong leadership, clinical expertise, and a compassionate approach to patient care, she was then
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