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SU announces new leadership structure at the Whitman School
Both appointments are effective immediately. Haynie’s appointment to executive dean is for two years, during which time the search for the next Whitman dean will

Utica announces $20 million mixed-use project on Hotel Street
“The revitalization of Hotel Street is one of the final pieces to a complete and thriving downtown,” Utica Mayor Robert M. Palmieri said in a

BAE Systems to provide electric-drive systems for Toronto’s newest battery-electric buses
.The system will advance the TTC’s goal of transitioning to a zero-emissions fleet by 2040, BAE Systems noted. “Delivering leading-edge technology to help Toronto realize

City of Syracuse seeks architects and contractors to address blighted properties
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse is soliciting proposals for architectural and contractor services necessary to fix exterior code violations of blighted residential properties.

Syracuse University appoints Barclay Damon attorney to serve as general counsel
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barclay Damon LLP says Syracuse University has selected attorney Gabe Nugent for the role of senior VP and general counsel. Nugent had

Greater Binghamton Chamber to host Aug. 10 job fair
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job and career fair on Thursday Aug. 10 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at

SU, UNLV announce Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference next summer
Syracuse University (SU) is among the organizations involved in announcing a “first-of-it-kind” Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference (SEI-Con), which is set for next summer. SU’s

Valley Health Services receives Community Foundation grant for food heat-retention system
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network’s Valley Health Services (VHS) in Herkimer received a $7,500 grant from the Wesley and Marion Small Fund at The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties to purchase a Camduction Complete Heat System for hot-meal service at its facility. The system is designed to retain the temperature, quality, and

Grossman St. Amour partner named to Health Foundation for Western & Central New York board
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Linda Gabor, partner at Syracuse–based Grossman St. Amour CPAs, has recently been appointed to the board of trustees of the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York. The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York is an independent private foundation that advocates for continuous improvement in health and health

Area technology workforce-development programs receive funding
The New York State Pathways in Technology program received $31.5 million in funding to use toward preparing students for high-skill jobs in technology, manufacturing, health care, and finance. Programs in Onondaga and Oneida counties received funding. The New York State Pathways in Technology Early College High School (NYS P-TECH) Program incorporates an integrated program between
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