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Military publication ranks Syracuse University top private school for veterans
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The publication MilitaryTimesranks Syracuse University as the nation’s top private university for service members, military veterans, and their families. The magazine also ranked

Carrols reports Q3 profit decline, lowers sales guidance
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST), the world’s largest Burger King franchisee, has reported that its third-quarter net income fell to $4.5

ThinkGeek to open retail store at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — ThinkGeek, a popular web retailer for self-proclaimed geeks, will soon open a store at Destiny USA. ThinkGeek specializes in collectibles, apparel, and

The Rockwell Museum appoints Whisenhunt as new executive director
CORNING — The Rockwell Museum in Corning has named Brian Lee Whisenhunt as its new executive director. He will start in the position in early

State approves Stanley Theater as qualified film-production facility
UTICA, N.Y. — The New York Governor’s Office of Motion Picture & Television Development has approved Utica’s Stanley Theater as a qualified film-production facility. State

Oneida Nation to spend $20 million on Turning Stone upgrades
VERONA, N.Y. — Turning Stone Resort Casino will get a new gaming floor, six new restaurants, and new guest rooms in its Tower hotel. It’s

Stewart’s Shops opens second Utica store
UTICA, N.Y. — Stewart’s Shops — an employee and family-owned convenience store chain that has more than 330 shops across upstate New York and southern

SUNY Oswego president becomes chair of American Association of State Colleges
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Deborah F. Stanley, president of SUNY Oswego, assumed the chair of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ (AASCU) board of

MVP Health Care to expand health-plan offerings in two CNY counties, six altogether
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health has approved MVP Health Care’s request to offer Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and its Essential

People news: Citizens Bank executive named to Clarkson University board
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Lauretta M. Chrys, executive VP and head of strategic onboarding for the Consumer Banking Division at Citizens Bank, has been elected to
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