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Marchello begins serving as DEC executive deputy commissioner
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has a new executive deputy commissioner with the recent return of Michelle Marchello to New York. Marchello joined the DEC in this position on Sept. 8, bringing more than a decade of experience advancing state and local-government priorities on climate, energy, and environmental policy […]

Lockheed Martin Owego awarded more than $15M Navy order for H-60 helicopter equipment
OWEGO — Lockheed Martin Corp.’s (NYSE: LMT) Owego plant has been awarded a more than $15.1 million order under a previously awarded basic ordering agreement from the U.S. Navy for the procurement of 12 receiver processors in support of H-60 military helicopters. The delivery order does not include an option provision. All work will be

LaFayette Board of Education selects new superintendent of schools
LaFAYETTE — The LaFayette Board of Education recently named Kara Lux as its next superintendent of schools, pending successful contract negotiations. Lux, who currently is director of special education and grants at the Marcellus Central School District, is expected to begin her new role at the LaFayette Central School District in December or January, per
American Heart Association names three new Syracuse–area advisory board members
SYRACUSE — The American Heart Association announced it has named three local leaders to its Syracuse–area advisory board. These volunteers started their board term just as the group was recognized at the national level by the American Heart Association. The new local board members are: Gwen Crossett — Crossett is CEO and founder of ConstantCare247,

Pratt Munson dean elected to national association board
UTICA — Suzanne Snyder, dean of the Pratt Munson College of Art and Design, has recently been elected to the board of directors of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The association was established in 1944 to improve educational practices and maintain high professional standards in art and design education and

Mehnert elected to SRC Ventures board of directors
CICERO — SRC, Inc. announced that its SRC Ventures unit has recently added the former president of L3Harris Communications Systems to its board of directors. Dana Mehnert brings more than 38 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industries. At L3Harris, he expanded the business from $750 million to $5 billion in revenue. Mehnert

Officials break ground on first phase of East Adams Neighborhood Transformation Plan
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The first phase of the East Adams Neighborhood Transformation Plan is underway, representing the first step in a comprehensive reinvestment strategy led

MVHS formally opens new surgery center as it completes final readiness steps
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) on Wednesday formally opened its new ambulatory surgery center, which it calls the Mohawk Valley Surgery Center. The event was held in conjunction with the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce. Community leaders, health-care partners and MVHS staff attended the event at the Medical Office Building at 601

Charlotte (Chuckie) Holstein, co-founder of FOCUS Greater Syracuse, dies at 100
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Charlotte (Chuckie) Holstein, who co-founded FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. and considered herself a “Citizen Trustee” through activism and volunteering, died Tuesday at

JetBlue to relaunch direct flights from Syracuse to Fort Lauderdale
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — JetBlue will restart year-round, nonstop air service, five times per week, from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
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