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People news: Bousquet Holstein names new chief of operations
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Bousquet Holstein PLLC has appointed Alicia Madden as its new chief of operations, the Syracuse–based law firm announced recently. Madden, on Jan. 22, assumed administrative leadership of the 52-attorney firm and will oversee all operating departments. She succeeds John Walsh, who retired this year after serving as Bousquet Holstein’s business manager since […]
Onondaga County to use nearly $4M federal grant for project targeting youth mental health
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County will use a federal grant of nearly $4 million over five years to address youth mental health in the county. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded the $3.7 million grant, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon announced Monday. SAMHSA is the agency within the U.S. Department of
People news: LeChase hires Kerr as assistant project manager
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — LeChase Construction Services, LLC announced it has addedTaylor Kerr as an assistant project manager in the Central New York area. In this role, Kerr will help manage, develop, maintain, and oversee all functions of assigned projects at the preconstruction, construction and post-construction phases. That includes safety, construction planning, and cost-control procedures, the
Binghamton University accepting applications for University and Community Projects Fund
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University is now accepting applications for the 2024 grant cycle of the Stephen David Ross University and Community Projects Fund. Ross, a distinguished research professor emeritus, established the fund to advance working partnerships between the university and the community, the school said in its Monday announcement. Binghamton University awards Ross Fund
People news: MACNY promotes Frame to No. 2 position
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association of Central New York recently announced that it has promoted Michael Frame to executive vice president (EVP). Reporting directly to the president and CEO of the association, the EVP serves as second-in-command and a key member of MACNY’s executive leadership team, according to an organizational news release. He
CNY regions showed mixed job growth in December N.Y. report
The sub-regions of Central New York painted a mixed picture of job growth in December compared to the year-ago month. The Syracuse and Watertown–Fort Drum areas gained jobs between December 2022 and this past December. Meanwhile, the Binghamton and Ithaca regions lost jobs and the Utica–Rome and Elmira areas posted no job growth or losses
Syracuse University, University of Seoul ink partnership pact
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University and the University of Seoul have developed a relationship that could lead to a university center in South Korea. Other “possible outcomes” of their partnership could be the development of new University of Seoul programs that leverage Syracuse’s study abroad and study away facilities. They could also include the exchange of
CDC, FDA, drug makers need to deal with shortage of RSV doses, Schumer says
SYRACUSE — Besides his role as the majority leader of the U.S. Senate, Charles Schumer is also a grandfather to three young children and doesn’t like to think about them getting sick. “… and a parent should never have to hear there isn’t enough medicine to keep their kid healthy and safe. We must do
Legal Aid Society grows along with eviction-defense program
UTICA — The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is growing thanks to its growing eviction-defense program. The not-for-profit law office provides free counsel, advice, and legal representation in civil matters to low-income residents of a 13-county region. Serving Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Otsego
New York home sales fall more than 12 percent in December
Housing inventory hits lowest mark ever ALBANY — As 2023 ended, the inventory of homes for sale across the Empire State fell to the lowest recorded level in history, according to the housing report that the New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR) released on Jan. 19. “Inventory of homes for sale across New York
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