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Syracuse-led group of schools to use $2.5M NSF grant to connect the “underserved” to STEM careers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Syracuse University-led group of upstate New York schools will use a federal grant to help “increase access for underserved populations and

Hundreds in Oswego County now eligible for high-speed fiber internet service
FULTON, N.Y. — More than 1,700 homes, businesses, and schools in Fulton and nearby parts of southern Oswego County are now eligible for high-speed fiber

Slocum-Dickson adds weight-loss program
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Slocum-Dickson Medical Group has added a medical weight-loss program to its services. The new program provides diet, fitness, and healthy behavior
VIEWPOINT: Race in Admissions after U.S. Supreme Court Decision
On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. (SFFA) v. President and Fellows of Harvard College. The Court considered the admissions practices of Harvard College and University of North Carolina (UNC) and found that neither could withstand the “strict scrutiny” demanded for race-based admissions decisions.

Hochul says state has $200 million for DRI, NY Forward programs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — During an appearance in Syracuse on Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that $200 million in funding is available through the state’s two

New York home sales plunge more than 22 percent in June
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York realtors sold 10,186 previously-owned homes in June, a decline of 22.2 percent from the 13,095 existing homes sold a year

Hartwick College receives funding for programs supporting student engagement
ONEONTA, N.Y.— Hartwick College received two grants totaling $10,000 from the Community Foundation of Otsego County to expand civic engagement and innovation at the college.

Le Moyne now offering master’s program previously available at Cazenovia College
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College says it is now offering a two-year, master’s degree program in clinical mental-health counseling. It was originally offered at

Turning Stone to host hiring expo on Aug. 22
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation will hold a hiring expo on Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Turning Stone

People news: Finger Lakes Health names director of diagnostics
GENEVA, N.Y. — Finger Lakes Health announced it has appointed Ronald Woodard as its new director of diagnostics, effective July 10. He is responsible for
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