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Syracuse appoints new dean of iSchool
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University has announced the appointment of Rajiv (Raj) Dewan as the next dean of Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool).

River Hospital in Alex Bay pursues affiliation with Upstate Medical after Crouse affiliation expires
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — River Hospital in Alexandria Bay and Upstate Medical University in Syracuse on Tuesday announced that they’re pursuing a clinical affiliation. The proposed

Binghamton University School of Pharmacy signs agreement with Elmira College
VESTAL, N.Y. — The Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has signed an articulation agreement with Elmira College. The pact will allow students

CHA announces promotion of James Stephenson to CEO of CHA Holdings on Jan. 1
ALBANY, N.Y. — CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA) has promoted James Stephenson to CEO of CHA Holdings, Inc. and president of CHA Consulting, Inc. on Jan.

Meiers take full ownership of Greek Peak, Toggenburg ski resorts
VIRGIL, N.Y. — John and Christine Meier and their family of Elmira are now the sole owners of Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Virgil and

State Police looking for suspect in grand larceny at Syracuse–area stores
LAFAYETTE, N.Y. — State Police in LaFayette say they are investigating a grand larceny that happened on Friday, Dec. 13. State Police say the person

MVHS CEO Stromstad discusses downtown Utica hospital groundbreaking
UTICA, N.Y. — Less than a year after starting work as president and CEO of the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS), Darlene Stromstad was leading

Health-Care Career News-December
LORETTO MEREDITH BOSS has been promoted to director of nursing at Loretto Health & Rehabilitation. Previously assistant director of nursing for short-term rehabilitation, Boss was

Binghamton University appoints new vice provost
Govindaraju will replace Krishnaswami “Hari” Srihari, who has held the position as executive vice provost since it was established in June 2015. Sirhari is

Greater Utica Chamber recognizes 2019 Business of the Year winners
Additional honorees included Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc. in the “Not-For-Profit Organization with 50 Employees or Fewer;” Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in the
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