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Golden Artist Colors CEO to pass the baton to new leader after four decades
COLUMBUS, N.Y. — Golden Artist Colors, Inc. has appointed Troy Mann as its new CEO. After close to 45 years of leading Golden Artist Colors, Mark Golden will shift focus and act as its strategic advisor, the firm announced. “I couldn’t be more proud of the legacy of this company and the unwavering commitment to […]

Retired state police K-9 Ada joins Destiny USA security team
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA says K-9 Ada, a dog that retired from service with the New York State Police, has joined its security team

SUNY ESF to use $2 million Nappi donation for algal bloom research on Skaneateles Lake
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will use a $2 million donation from Sam and Carol Nappi for expanded research

SBA, SBDC honor area small businesses in ceremony at OCC
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the North Central Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on Monday recognized five area small businesses

Wildhack appointed to the committee that selects the NCAA men’s basketball tournament field
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Director of Athletics John Wildhack has been appointed to the NCAA Division I men’s basketball committee. The high-profile committee is

Delta Air Lines adding flights, capacity for two SU football away games this fall
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) plans additional capacity and flights to take Orange fans to two high-profile Syracuse University away football games

From zookeeper to executive director to retirement
Fox to step down from Rosamond Gifford Zoo in late May SYRACUSE — He started his work at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo as a zookeeper in 1991 and was later tapped to serve

25th Syracuse Nationals show to feature cars and much more
SULLIVAN — The 25th edition of the Syracuse Nationals will include the Batmobile, George Jetson’s flying car, Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Machine, and the return of the American Motor Drome Co. Wall of Death. They’re among the attractions for this summer’s event, which is described as one of the largest car shows in the Northeast. It’ll welcome

F.X. Matt Brewing brings first mid-strength beer to U.S. market
UTICA, N.Y. — F.X. Matt Brewing Co. is hoping to stay ahead of the curve on consumer trends with its introduction of the first ‘mid-strength’

Ithaca College to award honorary degree to alum, Disney CEO Bob Iger
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College says it will recognize Bob Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Company, with an honorary Doctor of Letter degree during
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