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Boyce Thompson Institute appoints its first female president
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) has announced the appointment of Dr. Silvia Restrepo as the research institution’s ninth and first female president.

Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund awards nearly $75,000 in grants
“Often, these grants help organizations fund special projects and needs beyond basic operations,” Hamilton President David Wippman said in a press release. The Clinton Central

Price Rite Marketplace hosting a walk-in job fair on Thursday afternoon
The Syracuse stores are located at 1625 Erie Blvd. East and at 611 South Avenue. The Utica store is located at 501 Bleeker St., per

SUNY Poly raises nearly $185,000 in fundraising campaign
The funds raised will benefit several areas on campus including Wildcat athletics, student scholarships, the Educational Opportunities Program, SUNY Poly Emergency Fund, Poly Pantry, and

Woman charged with attempted theft of Madison County Sheriff’s vehicles
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies arrested a Wampsville woman for burglary and attempting to steal six separate sheriff’s office vehicles. Around

The Lake House on Canandaigua names new general manager
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — The Lake House on Canandaigua, a luxury hotel in the Finger Lakes region, recently appointed Chris Jennings as its new general manager. Throughout his 17-year career in the hospitality industry, Jennings has gained extensive experience managing guest services and operations at high-end hotels and resorts across the U.S. and beyond. That included

Hamilton College’s Wippman plans to retire in June 2024
CLINTON, N.Y. — The upcoming academic year at Hamilton College will be the last for the school’s top official. Hamilton College President David Wippman on May 16 announced that he will retire on June 30, 2024, after completing eight years leading the college in Clinton. Throughout his tenure, the school set new benchmarks in student

Rome Health economic impact nears $160 million
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Health — a nonprofit health-care system that includes a hospital, primary, and specialty care — contributes more than $158 million to the local economy, according to an economic-impact analysis. Rome Health generates more than $16 million in tax dollars through its 1,000 employees and the businesses it supports, per the Healthcare

Birthing center at Wynn Hospital will make a big difference, Sammon says
UTICA, N.Y. — John Sammon, chair emeritus and founder of PAR Technology Corp. in New Hartford, called the birthing center at the upcoming Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Wynn Hospital in Utica a “priority” for his family. “It will offer our community a range of services and support for expectant mothers including prenatal care, childbirth

Cornell competes for funding in NSF climate-research contest
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University is a finalist in the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) regional innovation engines program, earning a $1 million award. Cornell’s effort seeks to “grow the region into America’s next hub for climate research and innovation,” the office of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) announced May 11. Cornell University will
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