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People news: Sarafin promoted to director of affiliate relations at Upstate Caring Partners
UTICA, N.Y. — Upstate Caring Partners, Inc. announced it has recently promoted Melanie Sarafin to director of affiliate relations. She previously served as the assistant

NYBDC, affiliates rebrand as Pursuit
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Business Development Corporation (NYBDC), along with affiliates Excelsior Growth Fund and the 504 Company, say they’ve rebranded as Pursuit. As

What channel is the Syracuse basketball game on vs. North Carolina?
(Updated on 2/28 at 1:50 p.m.) SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse basketball (16-12, 9-8 ACC) seeks a third straight win when the Orange host the North

People news: Clopper joins Bond, Schoeneck & King
SYRACUSE N.Y. — Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC announced that John D. Clopper has joined the firm’s Syracuse office as senior counsel in its litigation

M&T Bank donates $100,000 to OCC’s applied learning program
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) has donated $100,000 over five years to support the applied learning program of Onondaga Community College’s (OCC) career

FEMA awards Oswego more than $2 million for repairs at Wright’s Landing Marina
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The City of Oswego will use federal funding of more than $2.2 million for “critical” repairs to the Wright’s Landing Marina. The

People news: Carinci joins the Kelberman Center as chief development officer
UTICA, N.Y. — The Kelberman Center, an affiliate of Upstate Caring Partners, Inc., announced it has recently hired Kelly Carinci as its chief development officer.

BAE Systems providing power systems for up to 600 buses in Ireland
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — BAE Systems, which specializes in electric-propulsion systems, announced it will supply up to 600 electric power and propulsion systems for a new

New York State Fair lowers admission price
GEDDES, N.Y. — The New York State Fair announced it has reduced the cost of admission tickets to $5 at the gate and $3 when

What channel is the Syracuse basketball game on at Pittsburgh?
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Syracuse basketball (15-12, 8-8 ACC) looks for a second straight win when the Orange visit the Pittsburgh Panthers (15-13, 6-11 ACC) on
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