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New Syracuse women’s basketball head coach starts her new role
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Felisha Legette-Jack has started her work in leading the Syracuse University women’s basketball program. Syracuse on March 28 introduced Legette-Jack, 55, as the team’s 7th head coach during a news conference held at the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center. She’ll be coaching a team that now plays its games in the Carrier […]

Finger Lakes Land Trust announces $20 million fundraising campaign, with 90 percent raised
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) on Thursday announced, “Finger Lakes Forever,” a $20 million capital campaign to protect lands and waters

Onondaga County begins foreclosure proceeding on Great Northern Mall, seeks sale
CLAY, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon says the current owner of the Great Northern Mall in Clay has two options to solve its

Picente lays out post-pandemic strategy in State of the County address
VERONA, N.Y. — Taking the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and moving forward was the focus of Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr.’s

Baltimore Woods Nature Center expands with land acquisition
MARCELLUS, N.Y. — Baltimore Woods Nature Center in Marcellus announced it has acquired 90 additional acres of land adjacent to the existing preserve, expanding to

Small Business Development Center at OCC announces new regional director
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Onondaga Community College (OCC) has a new regional director. Robert Griffin assumes the role that

Eight electric-vehicle charging stations installed in Oswego
OSWEGO, N.Y. — A Schenectady firm has installed eight electric-vehicle (EV) chargers at three locations in the city of Oswego. Four charging ports were installed

Broadway Utica announces Community Foundation funds to support performing arts
UTICA, N.Y. — As a way to support, expand, and continue its impact for years to come, Broadway Utica has formed a permanent partnership with

Syracuse airport expects nearly 29,000 travelers in six-day spring-break period
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is prepared for an “anticipated significant increase” in local school district spring-break travelers this year. From this

New York Business Plan Competition finalists advance to next round
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute has announced 10 teams of students that have emerged as regional finalists in the New York Business Plan Competition.
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