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People news: Hartwick names Glover VP for strategic communications
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College recently announced it has appointed Gail C. Glover as VP for strategic communications, a new position the college has added

Le Moyne College extends LeMura’s term as president through 2026
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College on Tuesday said its board of trustees recently approved a four-year extension for school president Linda LeMura, prolonging her

People news: Empire Center hires Hanley as senior policy analyst
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Empire Center for Public Policy announced that James E. Hanley has joined as a senior policy analyst, focusing on energy and

Sweet Zavaglia named chairwoman for 2022 Syracuse Heart Challenge
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The American Heart Association recently announced it has named Keri Sweet Zavaglia as chairwoman of the 2022 Syracuse Heart Challenge. In this role, Sweet Zavaglia, SVP and U.S. general counsel of National Grid, is charged with a $580,000 fundraising goal to support the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association, according to

Harbinger elected to Ithaca College board of trustees
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca College board of trustees recently elected Kirk Harbinger — an alum, former employee, and experienced fundraiser — to a four-year term as alumni trustee. He is a 1989 Ithaca College graduate and former president of its Alumni Association board of directors. Since 2020, Harbinger has served as director of development

Walsh appoints Ennis to deputy commissioner of business development
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh recently appointed Eric Ennis as deputy commissioner of business development in the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD). Ennis — who most recently served as the city’s director of business development — will be responsible for advancing and managing department-wide administrative and strategic initiatives. Additionally, he will

Garcia begins work as EPA administrator of region that includes New York
A former employee of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now serving as a regional administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). President Joseph Biden appointed Lisa Garcia as the agency’s administrator for Region 2, which includes New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and eight Indian nations, EPA

Syracuse mayor appoints Lead Program administrator
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh recently appointed Jessica Vinciguerra as Lead Program administrator in the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD). Vinciguerra previously served as a planner and environmental review certifying officer for the City of Syracuse, working as the northside planner for NBD. “The City of Syracuse is working every day

JOE BENARICK was recently promoted to manager of fundraising communications at Riger Marketing Communications in Binghamton. Benarick has nearly two decades of experience in fundraising marketing communications for nonprofits.
Valicenti Advisory Services, Inc.
KEVIN FALKENBERG has joined Valicenti Advisory Services, Inc. — an Elmira–based registered investment advisor and provider of tax and business services — as data manager. He posts and reconciles daily account transactions and monitors system information, ensuring the accuracy of all data. Falkenberg opens and closes accounts on the system and provides daily updates to
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