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AAA announces new VP of insurance
AAA Western and Central New York has named David Hodge as VP of insurance. In that role, Hodge will be responsible for the strategic direction

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University will use a “major gift” to establish a new, dual degree program that allows students to earn a dual degree
Excellus announces more than $2.6 million in unclaimed funds
DeWITT, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and its parent company are seeking people and companies who have not cashed more than $2.66 million in checks.

Cuomo announces approval of advanced-treatment technologies for drinking water in Auburn, Owasco
AUBURN, N.Y. — “Advanced”-treatment technologies will address water-quality concerns in the city of Auburn and town of Owasco in Cayuga County. The New York State
Rochester–area’s Oak Hill Country Club to host Senior PGA Championship in 2019
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — The PGA of America announced Wednesday morning that it has selected Oak Hill Country Club in Pittsford to host the 80th KitchenAid
Syracuse to host 2017 “Welcoming Economies Convening” event in October
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse will host the 5th annual event called “Welcoming Economies Convening” this fall. The conference “highlights the role of new Americans in
People news: Marriott Syracuse Downtown appoints Mathews as hotel manager
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Marriott Syracuse Downtown announced it has appointed Jon Mathews as hotel manager. He joins the 261-room hotel — which made its
New York milk production rises nearly 4 percent in March
New York dairy farms produced 1.28 billion pounds of milk, up 3.6 percent from the year-ago period, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reported.
Paul McCartney to perform at the Carrier Dome Sept. 23
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — One of the most influential performers in the history of pop music will make his first-ever appearance at the Carrier Dome on

Carthage Area Hospital’s non-clinical departments, administration relocate
WEST CARTHAGE, N.Y. — Carthage Area Hospital this week plans to move its executive and administration offices to another building in West Carthage as it
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