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People news: St. Lawrence University names Richards VP for university communications
CANTON, N.Y. — St. Lawrence University has named Melissa Farmer Richards vice president for university communications. She will start her position on Jan. 28. Richards most
Rebuild NY Now hopes New York uses bank-settlement money to pay for infrastructure repairs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Rebuild NY Now hopes the state will use an infusion of money from lawsuits against overseas banks to pay for repairs New

Hamilton College President Joan Stewart to retire in 2016
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College President Joan Hinde Stewart has announced her plan to retire on June 30, 2016, after 13 years leading the liberal-arts

Katko selects Syracuse Police Sgt. Tom Connellan as district director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Congressman-elect John Katko (R–Camillus) has chosen Syracuse Police Sergeant Tom Connellan as the district director to lead his local staff. Connellan, the

Syracuse University appoints chief advancement officer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced the appointment of Matt Ter Molen as chief advancement officer and senior vice president
Welch Allyn acquires Nebraska medical-software firm’s assets
SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y. — Welch Allyn, Inc., a Skaneateles Falls–based manufacturer of medical-diagnostic equipment, today announced the acquisition of substantially all the assets of HealthInterlink,
KeyBank partners with kiosk firm to offer surcharge-free ATMs at Rite Aid stores
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — KeyBank on Monday announced a partnership that will offer its customers access to surcharge-free ATMs at 593 Rite Aid stores across New
Upstate and statewide consumer sentiment climb
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — Consumer sentiment in upstate New York was measured at 77.5 in November, up 9.2 points from the last reading in July. And
FSLH signs lease for Oneida location of regional dialysis center
ONEIDA, N.Y. — Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (FSLH) has signed a lease agreement to place its regional dialysis center in the Oneida Plaza at 131
National Endowment for the Arts awards CNY Arts a $40K contract
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded CNY Arts, Inc. a $40,000 contract through its Art Works grant program. CNY Arts
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