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ALBANY, N.Y. — Service Year Alliance has selected New York to join the inaugural group of the Center for State Service Innovation, an effort seeking

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ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) on Tuesday said it has selected the organization’s next president. Kurt Foreman — who has led the Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) as president and CEO since 2018 — will join IAED in January 2026. Foreman assumes the role that Heather McDaniel previously held before she stepped down

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ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) on Tuesday said it has selected the organization’s next president.

Kurt Foreman — who has led the Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) as president and CEO since 2018 — will join IAED in January 2026.

Foreman assumes the role that Heather McDaniel previously held before she stepped down from IAED on March 31. McDaniel is now serving as chief economic-development officer at the Center for Economic Growth in Albany.

Foreman brings more than three decades of economic-development experience across the U.S. and a “proven track record of attracting business investment” to his new leadership role, per the IAED announcement.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kurt to Ithaca, Tompkins County, and IAED,” Jodi Lee Denman, chair of the IAED board of directors, said. “His proven experience and leadership ability will help guide our organization as we continue to evolve and bolster the local economy.”

The IAED selected Foreman after a national search led by Jorgenson Pace — a search firm specializing in economic development, community development, and nonprofit organizations — and guided by a search committee chaired by former board member Greg Hartz, the IAED said.

“After a comprehensive search process, Foreman emerged as the ideal candidate to lead IAED into its next chapter,” Hartz said. “His strategic vision, collaborative approach, and proven ability to deliver results make him perfectly suited to advance economic development in Tompkins County and regionally.”

Under Foreman’s leadership, DPP attracted more than $3.5 billion in capital investment and supported the creation or retention of 11,000 jobs while strengthening Delaware’s business community and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

His experience also includes economic-development leadership roles in Oklahoma, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and the Washington D.C. metro area. Foreman is also a “proficient” site selector, well versed in supporting companies with their location and expansion decisions, the IAED said. He was also formerly an executive recruiter with a global search firm supporting senior-level placements across industries.

“I’m excited to relocate to Tompkins County and join the highly competent IAED team,” Foreman said. “I look forward to supporting this vibrant community by helping businesses grow, thrive, and create quality employment through smart partnerships and innovative solutions. There’s so much energy here, and I can’t wait to get started.”

A graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, Foreman earned his master’s degree in business from Wake Forest University.

Upstate Golisano After Hours Care relocates to Nappi Wellness Institute

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Two Syracuse law firms to combine at the start of 2026

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two Syracuse law firms — Costello, Cooney & Fearon, PLLC and Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough, P.C. — are combining to form Costello Cooney Fearon & Fetter, effective Jan. 1, 2026. “Costello Cooney Fearon & Fetter will build upon a combined 175 years of legal tradition in Syracuse while establishing a stronger

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“Costello Cooney Fearon & Fetter will build upon a combined 175 years of legal tradition in Syracuse while establishing a stronger foundation to serve clients across the region and beyond,” the firms contended in their announcement.

Costello, Cooney & Fearon currently operates at 211 W. Jefferson St. in the Jefferson Clinton Commons building, located near the MOST. Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough currently operates at 507 Plum St. in Syracuse’s Franklin Square area.

The Costello firm tells CNYBJ in an email that even though their names won’t be part of the combined firm’s name, attorneys Anthony Grizanti and Stewart McGough are remaining with the combined firm. The Costello firm also indicated the late Richard Scolaro died back in 2015.

As of Nov. 3, Costello, Cooney & Fearon has 37 attorneys and 37 staff members, while Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough has eight lawyers, with an additional attorney joining the combined firm as of Jan. 5, 2026, along with 13 staff members, per the email response from the Costello firm.

From advising local businesses and municipalities to guiding families through generations of change, both “firms share a common history of helping the region grow and thrive,” they say.

“Bringing our firms together unites the collective strength of two highly successful practices with a shared vision for delivering the highest quality client service,” Jeffrey Fetter, CEO of Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough, said in the announcement. “This combination will allow us to offer a broader range of legal services to meet the evolving needs of our present and future clients.”

The combined law firm will offer “expanded strength” in litigation, business and tax law, mergers and acquisitions, estate and trust planning and administration, municipal and education law, real estate, family law, health care, and agricultural law.

Initially, the combined law firm will operate from the 211 W. Jefferson St. location with a satellite office at 507 Plum St., but everyone will eventually be moving to the West Jefferson Street location, the Costello firm tells CNYBJ.

As of Nov. 3, Costello, Cooney & Fearon has offices in Syracuse, Cazenovia, and Albany, while Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough has offices in Syracuse and in Stuart, Florida. The combined Costello Cooney Fearon & Fetter will operate offices in Syracuse, Albany, and Cazenovia, as well as Stuart, Florida.

“This is an important and exciting moment for both of our firms. Combining with Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough strengthens the services we can provide to our clients and creates new opportunities for our attorneys and staff,” John Langey, CEO of Costello, Cooney & Fearon, said.

SUNY – NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute to advance semiconductor research and workforce development

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ALBANY, N.Y. — The new SUNY – NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute (TII) seeks to bolster future semiconductor research and workforce development. The institute will

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