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Greek Peak to host SHE RISES: Women’s Self-Care & Empowerment Summit
VIRGIL, N.Y. — Greek Peak Mountain Resort says it will host an event called SHE RISES: A Women’s Self-Care & Empowerment Summit, which is set

SUNY Poly names AVP for marketing and communications
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) has hired Erin Bushinger as its new assistant vice president (AVP) for marketing and communications. A SUNY Poly graduate, Bushinger brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic marketing, communications, and brand development to the role. Bushinger most recently worked as VP of marketing at Standard

New York Air National Guard Showcase set for Sept. 13 at Griffiss International Airport
ROME, N.Y. — The New York Air National Guard (NYANG) will bring its 2025 Showcase to Griffiss International Airport this weekend, highlighting career opportunities in

NASA awards Le Moyne professor more than $300,000 to research ancient asteroids
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded a Le Moyne professor more than $300,000 for research on ancient asteroids. Christopher

State says DRI, New York Forward programs have $200 million available for grants
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s signature downtown-revitalization and economic-development programs has $200 million available for the next round of funding. The state has $100 million

Economic impact of Broome County tourism tops $625 million in 2024
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The economic impact of tourism in Broome County reached $626 million between direct sales and personal income in 2024. “This enhanced economic

Syracuse police issue traffic, parking advisory for Syracuse football home opener
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse police are advising those planning to attend Saturday’s Syracuse Orange football home opener with Connecticut to arrive early to reduce traffic

Community Foundation adopts new investment-management model
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties has implemented a new investment-management model, naming longtime consultant Crewcial Partners as its outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO). Based in New York City, Crewcial has worked with the Community Foundation for several decades, per a recent foundation announcement. The expanded partnership marks a new

WCNY training program uses $490K from CNY Community Foundation program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Community Foundation announced that it has a local impact-investing program that has closed on a $490,000 deal for WCNY’s Entertainment Academy until funding from a state-grant contract is fulfilled. This project is receiving funding from a certificate of deposit (CD) that the Community Foundation has established in partnership

Syracuse University chancellor to depart next June
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The current academic year at Syracuse University will be the last for Chancellor Kent Syverud. He plans to step down as chancellor and president in June 2026, after more than 12 years in the job. Saying the decision comes “after much reflection,” Syverud, who turns age 69 in October, announced his decision
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