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CenterState CEO launches Syracuse Surge Accelerator program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO on Monday introduced the Syracuse Surge Accelerator, a program that it says seeks to “address the lack of diversity in

Oswego County FCU to donate $25K to selected nonprofits during April and May
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego County Federal Credit Union (FCU) plans to donate $25,000 to a variety of area nonprofit organizations throughout April and May. Now

Natur-Tyme to close after 40 years in business
DeWITT, N.Y. — Natur-Tyme, a business that says it’s been serving the health and wellness needs of the Central New York community for 40 years,

ALBANY, N.Y. — The SUNY Chancellor’s Summer Research Excellence Fund will provide 150 undergraduates with paid internships at five state university campuses this summer. They

People news: New orthopedic surgeon joins Rome Health team
ROME, N.Y. — General orthopedic surgeon Martin Ross has recently joined Rome Health Orthopedic & Sports Medicine located in Chestnut Commons. Dr. Ross comes to

Helio Health to host Integrated Care Conference Monday and Tuesday in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Helio Health says it’s hosting its Integrated Care Conference on Monday and Tuesday (April 17-18) at the Embassy Suites at Destiny USA

Nichols Park Pond project in Tioga County receives grant to restore trail
SPENCER, N.Y. — The Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Nichols Park Pond Beautification Project to assist in the restoration of the trail around the pond in the village of Spencer in Tioga County. It will support the implementation of a sustainable, inclusive trail that is accessible and allows individuals

Change in leadership at Community Foundation for South Central New York coming in June
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — The Community Foundation for South Central New York (CFSCNY) will undergo a planned change in leadership at the end of June. After 17 years of service, Diane Brown, the foundation’s executive director recently announced she will retire, effective June 30. The foundation’s board of directors has appointed Tina Barber as the
Onondaga County hotels post nearly 5 percent occupancy gain in February
SYRACUSE — Onondaga County hotels generated another solid increase in business activity in February though at a slower pace than the month before, according to a recent report. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county rose 4.5 percent to 52 percent in the second month of the year

Wolfspeed starts production expansion at Marcy chip-fab
MARCY, N.Y. — Setting its sights on a game-changer facility and promised state and federal investments in the semiconductor industry, Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) is forging full-steam ahead at its Mohawk Valley Fab. The 500,000-square-foot facility, which opened just about a year ago as the world’s first 200 mm silicon-carbide fabrication facility, remains ahead of schedule
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