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State awards Le Moyne $1.8 million for upcoming quantitative-reasoning center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The state has awarded Le Moyne College a grant of $1.8 million for a project that will launch a quantitative-reasoning center (QRC).

Accrediting agency recognizes Upstate for its hip and knee-replacement program
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital announced it has earned certification as a “center of excellence” for hip and knee replacement from Milford, Ohio–based DNV

People news: Hurst-Wahl named to OCPL Board of Trustees
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Jill Hurst-Wahl has been named to the Onondaga County Public Library (OCPL) Board of Trustees. She is an associate professor of practice

Launch NY, Syracuse Tech Garden team up to win federal grant for seed funding
Launch New York Inc. (Launch NY) and Syracuse Technology Garden have teamed up to win a federal grant award of more than $245,000 for a

Urban lifestyle retailer EbLens opens at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — EbLens, a retailer selling urban lifestyle fashion wear, has opened a store at Destiny USA. The new store is located on the

State announces $2.8 million in NYSUNY 2020 funding for Binghamton University
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University will use $2.8 million in NYSUNY 2020 funding to support the development of a renewable-energy research and development (R&D) facility.

DiNapoli seeks changes in state-contracting procedures following corruption allegations
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is proposing changes to the state’s procurement process for state contracts. His effort follows criminal charges

South Side Innovation Center hosting holiday market on Saturday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Clients and tenants of the South Side Innovation Center (SSIC) will offer their food and retail products during the incubator’s annual holiday

Cornell University to use federal grant to lead transportation research center
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University will use a federal grant of more than $1.4 million to lead a group of universities in researching and developing

People news: Potter joins Primecare Medical Practice
CENTRAL SQUARE, N.Y. — Oswego Health announced that Meredith Potter, a family nurse practitioner, has joined its Primecare Medical Practice in Central Square. Potter will
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