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LeChase promotes Updyke to regional operations manager
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — LeChase Construction Services, LLC recently announced it has promoted Laird Updyke to regional operations manager for K-12 markets, based in Central New York. In this role, Updyke will manage multiple projects for core K-12 clients. He will be accountable for quality, value and safety, as well as responsible for overseeing recruitment and […]

Loretto employee coach promoted to manage new employee experience
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Loretto recently announced it has promoted Eleanor Williams to manager of new employee experience, a newly created position at the long-term care organization, from her prior role as employee coach. In this role, Williams will lead and manage Loretto’s employee coaches to help connect new employees with internal and external resources needed

Regional airports to use federal funding for projects
Airports serving Watertown, Rome, Saranac Lake, and the Elmira/Corning area will use federal funding for specific projects and airfield safety. The regional airports are among

People news: MVCC hires VP of student affairs
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) announced it has appointed Esmilda Abreu as VP for student affairs. In this role, Abreu provides collaborative

State Police to lease Cazenovia College campus for new academy site
CAZENOVIA, N.Y. — After shutting its doors for good at the end of the spring 2023 semester, Cazenovia College has a new role going forward

‘Cuse Athletics Fund raises $45 million in latest fiscal year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Tuesday reported the ‘Cuse Athletics Fund (‘CAF) raised $45 million in support of Syracuse University Athletics during the 2022-23

Syracuse June music festivals help generate $2 million in visitor spending, Visit Syracuse says
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Blues Festival and Syracuse Jazz Fest, in partnership with Visit Syracuse, increased visitor spending in Onondaga County by

Breeze Airways adding nonstop route from Syracuse to Fort Myers, Florida
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Breeze Airways on Tuesday announced that it will be adding its fifth nonstop route from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) with seasonal

Walsh names new commissioner of finance
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has named Michael Cannizzaro the City of Syracuse’s new commissioner of finance. Cannizzaro has been working for the

Madison County hosts informational meetings about landfill options
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — The Madison County Department of Solid Waste will host several informational sessions as it continues long-term planning for the county’s solid-waste management
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