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Syracuse University signs collaboration agreement with Univeristy of Seoul
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University and the University of Seoul in South Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will advance and expand academic and cultural collaboration and exchange between the two universities. A delegation of leaders from the University of Seoul visited Syracuse on Jan. 8 to sign the MOU, Syracuse said […]
Lowville, Canton, Alexandria Bay win state funding for community-improvement projects
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — The Village of Lowville in Lewis County will receive $10 million in funding as the North Country winner of the seventh round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). At the same time, the state announced the villages of Canton and Alexandria Bay as this year’s North Country region NY Forward winners,
Syracuse football adds UNLV to 2024 schedule to replace Army game
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse University football team has added a new nonconference opponent to its 2024 schedule and will travel to a well-known vacation destination for the matchup. Syracuse will play UNLV for the first time in program history when the Orange travel to Allegiant Stadium, near Las Vegas, on Oct. 5, Syracuse Athletics
Centro announces search for its next CEO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Centro on Tuesday announced its board of directors is searching for the next CEO of the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority. “This is a time of profound change for our community and a tremendous opportunity for Centro,” Nicholas Laino, chairman of the Authority, said in a news release. “Our search will
Pathfinder Village names new top executive
EDMESTON, N.Y. — Karen M. Knavel has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Pathfinder Village, the nonprofit announced. Pathfinder Village is a livable community and service provider to provide people with Down syndrome and other disabilities an independent lifestyle through educational, day services, vocational/pre-vocational, and outreach programs. Knavel, of Willoughby Hills, Ohio,
NBT Bancorp CEO Watt announces plans to retire in May
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. President and CEO John H. Watt, Jr. announced he will retire, effective May 21 of this year. The company’s board of directors, after a 10-month process, approved a succession plan that will promote Scott A. Kingsley, NBT’s current CFO, to succeed Watt as president and CEO. Kingsley will also
Gillibrand proposes bill that could help bring grocery store to Syracuse’s south side
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It’s a proposal that U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.)believes will help end so-called food deserts, such as one on Syracuse’s south side. The lawmaker on Monday visited the Valley Plaza to announce her Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act. She spoke at Food Access Healthy Neighborhoods Now Winter Market. “When we look
Work wraps on $7.5 million ConnectALL internet fiber build out in town of Nichols
NICHOLS, N.Y. — Work has concluded on the $7.5 million fiber build out for internet access in the town of Nichols in Tioga County. The work was part of the state’s ConnectALL initiative, with the state, Tioga County, Town of Nichols, and the Southern Tier Network (STN) all involved, per the announcement from Tioga County.
Visions FCU formally opens financial-readiness center at SU’s NVRC
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) on Friday formally opened its financial-readiness kiosk area at Syracuse University’s (SU) National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC)
Town of Sullivan receives more than $3.5M state grant for water-infrastructure project
SULLIVAN, N.Y. — The Town of Sullivan was recently awarded a New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) grant, totaling $3,576,000 to fund the Whitelaw Water District. The Whitelaw Water District will serve properties along Whitelaw Road, Pine Ridge Road, Gee Road, Clark Road, Eddy Road, and Waterbury Road, according to a Dec. 13
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