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Developers sought for Canastota project in state canal initiative
CANASTOTA, N.Y. — Madison County is seeking developers to partner on a project to turn 160 Center St. in Canastota into a “canalside pocket neighborhood”

SUNY Poly introduces online bachelor’s degree program in business administration
UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) has announced a new online bachelor’s degree program in business administration starting this fall. SUNY Poly describes

New York State launches $100 million small-business loan fund
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday announced a new $100 million working-capital loan program for small businesses and nonprofits that did

Bassett Healthcare Network names new president and CEO
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network has announced a new president and CEO. Dr. Tommy Ibrahim is expected to begin his tenure in this role

Upstate University Hospital’s mammography van to be used for COVID-19 testing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital says its mobile mammography will help in the regional effort for COVID-19 testing. Beginning this week, the Upstate Covid

Oneida Indian Nation plans to reopen its three casinos on June 10
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation announced Tuesday that it is targeting June 10 to reopen its three casinos — Turning Stone in Verona,

ESD awards Ithaca firm $560K to produce COVID-19 respirator masks
ITHACA, N.Y. — An Ithaca company will use a state grant to retool its facility for N95 respirator mask production. Empire State Development (ESD) on

Centro to use $28M federal grant for operating expenses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Centro will use a $28 million federal grant award for operating, preventive maintenance, and administrative expenses. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal

People news: Upstate Medical names chair of its anesthesiology department
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University has appointed Dr. Xiuli Zhang chair of the school’s department of anesthesiology. The appointment was effective May 11, per

Ithaca College plans to reopen for on-campus instruction in early October
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College on Monday said it’s making plans to open for on-campus instruction for students on Oct. 5. In response to the
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