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Cayuga Health buys space at The Shops at Ithaca Mall
LANSING, N.Y. — Cayuga Health plans to redevelop the former retail space at The Shops at Ithaca Mall into a new mixed-use health-care facility. Plans will also include the development of a new health-education center in partnership with Cornell University, Ithaca College, and Tompkins Cortland Community College. The health-care system on March 15 announced that […]

Willie’s opens new café location in Utica
UTICA , N.Y.— After five years with just one location, Willie’s Bagel Café is bringing its New York City–style bagels to even more people with a second location in the former Patio Drive-In property on Oriskany Street. Willie’s Gourmet Cafe, which opened in early March, fulfills a longtime dream for owner William Rodriguez, who always

Cornish becomes 10th president of Ithaca College
ITHACA, N.Y. — Since her arrival at Ithaca College as provost, La Jerne Terry Cornish has played a significant role in decision-making processes targeting the school’s academic direction. That includes the launch of the physician-assistant studies graduate program and the recently announced creation of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, Ithaca College said. Cornish

Westbrooks to start as Cornell University librarian on July 1
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University has named Elaine L. Westbrooks as its next university librarian, starting July 1. Cornell Provost Michael Kotlikoff appointed, and the Cornell Board of Trustees approved, Westbrooks as the Carl A. Kroch University Librarian, according to a news release on the Cornell Chronicle website. Westbrooks is currently vice provost and university

Wells College names Henking VP of academic & student affairs
AURORA, N.Y. — Wells College has appointed Susan Henking as its new VP for academic and student affairs. Henking, who starts her position on July 1, was selected after a comprehensive national search that began last fall. She succeeds Cindy J. Speaker, provost and dean of the college, who will be leaving Wells at the

CenterState CEO, Mohawk Valley partners submit application for Build Back Better Regional Challenge
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO and a group of regional partners have submitted a phase-two application for the Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC). BBBRC

CenterState CEO announces Business of the Year finalists in five categories
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO on Wednesday announced finalists for its 2022 Business of the Year awards. CenterState CEO will recognize a single company or

Binghamton University names new provost
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University on Wednesday announced it has appointed Donald Hall as its next executive VP for academic affairs and provost. He will

Strategic Financial opens Little Falls office
LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. — Strategic Financial Services, Inc. has opened a new location in Little Falls as a new member of Rock City Centre (RCC),

Commerce Chenango Tourism offers tourism-related grant program
NORWICH, N.Y. — Commerce Chenango Tourism says new grant program is available for Chenango County tourism-related businesses, as well as event and festival organizers. The
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