Cornell University using $5 million NIH grant to launch autism-research center

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ITHACA, N.Y. — Investigators at Cornell University’s Ithaca campus and Weill Cornell Medicine will use a three-year, $5.1 million grant to launch an autism-research center.

Firley, Moran, Freer and Eassa names new managing partner

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Firley, Moran, Freer and Eassa CPA, P.C. (FMF&E), a Syracuse–based accounting and advisory firm, announced that it has appointed Andrea LaBarge as its new managing partner. She follows current Managing Partner Daniel Gilheney, who will transition to the role of senior advisor following 38 years of leadership and service at the CPA

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SUNY Oswego professor selected for SUNY’s inaugural AI for the Public Good fellows program

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OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego’s Mohammad Tajvarpour is one of 20 members in the inaugural class of SUNY’s AI for the Public Good fellows. Tajvarpour’s

Binghamton University athletics gets $22M boost from anonymous donor

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VESTAL, N.Y. — An anonymous donor has provided $22 million to increase scholarship support for the NCAA Division I sports programs at Binghamton University. At the same time, New York State is allocating $11 million to create a $33 million endowment to expand scholarships for student-athletes across multiple sports. The $22 million anonymous donation is

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VESTAL, N.Y. — An anonymous donor has provided $22 million to increase scholarship support for the NCAA Division I sports programs at Binghamton University.

At the same time, New York State is allocating $11 million to create a $33 million endowment to expand scholarships for student-athletes across multiple sports.

The $22 million anonymous donation is one of the largest in the history of Binghamton University athletics, the university noted.

“This extraordinary act of generosity will have an immediate and lasting impact on our student-athletes, coaches and the entire Binghamton campus,” Harvey Stenger, president of Binghamton University, said in the announcement.

The gift will create the equivalent of 40 new full athletic scholarships, divided evenly between men’s and women’s sports, raising most programs to the NCAA maximum or near-maximum scholarship levels, the university said.

“This gift will ensure our coaches can recruit and retain top talent while providing our student-athletes with the resources to excel on the field and in the classroom,” Gene Marshall, director of athletics at Binghamton University, said. “It is a game-changer for Bearcat Athletics.”

The university says its athletics programs have enjoyed success in recent years, producing multiple conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances. That includes the 2025 Binghamton Bearcats baseball and softball teams. The Bearcats are members of the America East Conference for most sports.

Recent scholarship changes by the NCAA have ratcheted up the competition for student-athletes, raising the stakes for universities to attract donations and sponsorships to help fund their programs. The $22 million donation positions Binghamton University to build on its momentum and strengthen its national profile, the university contended.

“This incredible act of generosity will help transform countless lives and improve access for student-athletes at Binghamton University,” SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr. said in the school’s announcement. “With recent changes by the NCAA increasing competition for great student-athletes, this scholarship will help Binghamton University compete at an elite level. I offer my deep appreciation to the anonymous donor for the support of Binghamton University’s student athletic programs.”

Oswego County Manufacturing Summit is set for Oct. 15

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OSWEGO, N.Y. — It’s an event designed to strengthen and elevate Oswego County’s manufacturing ecosystem by connecting business leaders with resources, innovative programs, and collaborative opportunities that will “drive growth and sustainability for years to come.” That’s according to Operation Oswego County in an announcement about the upcoming event called The Summit: Oswego County Manufacturing

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That’s according to Operation Oswego County in an announcement about the upcoming event called The Summit: Oswego County Manufacturing 2025.

It’s scheduled for Oct. 15 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in the event center at the Fulton campus of Cayuga Community College.

Individuals, employers, and companies interested in participating can register online at https://bit.ly/2025TheSummit. Or they can contact Alexandra Fitzpatrick, marketing & communications manager, at the OOC.

The Summit is designed to boost the county’s manufacturing environment by linking business leaders with resources, programs, and the chance to network/collaborate. With a targeted audience of manufacturing business owners and operations leaders, the event is expected to draw more than 75 participants from across the region.

“There are many new and expanding programs at the local, state and federal levels to support the growth and retention of manufacturing businesses,” Austin Wheelock, executive director of Operation Oswego County, said in the announcement. “We want to make sure our manufacturers, large and small, are aware of all the resources that exist and have the technical support to seek these opportunities, which was the catalyst for creating The Summit.”

The 2025 program will include educational sessions and panel discussions covering a range of issues central to manufacturing success. Topics will include financial benefits and incentives available to manufacturers; workforce support and training opportunities; employee-benefit solutions; and tariff and export logistics.

Joe Nehme, senior manager of external affairs at Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) will deliver the keynote address. Nehme will discuss the opportunities for manufacturers in relation to Micron’s investment in Central New York and what the development means for the broader regional supply chain.

His insights are expected to provide valuable context on how local manufacturers can position themselves to benefit from “one of the most significant technology investments in U.S. history,” Operation Oswego County said.

New York home sales slide in August as inventory levels rise

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Realtors in New York state sold 10,517 previously owned homes in August, down 4.7 percent from the 11,036 homes sold in August 2024. But pending sales edged up in the month, which could portend a rise in closed home sales in the next couple of months. That’s according to the New York

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Realtors in New York state sold 10,517 previously owned homes in August, down 4.7 percent from the 11,036 homes sold in August 2024.

But pending sales edged up in the month, which could portend a rise in closed home sales in the next couple of months. That’s according to the New York State Association of Realtors’ (NYSAR) August housing report issued on Sept. 25.

“Housing inventory in New York continued its upward climb in August as mortgage rates showed signs of easing,” NYSAR said to open the announcement about the housing report.

Mortgage rates dipping “provided some relief” for buyers. NYSAR cited Freddie Mac as indicating the average 30-year fixed rate for mortgage loans fell to 6.59 percent in August, from 6.72 percent in the prior month. Freddie Mac is the more common way of referring to the Virginia–based Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.

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Statewide housing inventory reached 30,684 units August, up 5.5 percent from August 2024’s total of 29,090 available homes. This marks six straight months of increasing inventory statewide, after a long period of tight housing supply, NYSAR noted.

New listings of existing homes for sale in the Empire State totaled 12,856 in August 2025, up 1.4 percent from 12,682 in the same month last year.

The months’ supply of homes for sale at the end of August stood at 3.5 months, up 6 percent from 3.3 months at the end of August 2024, per NYSAR’s report. A 6 month to 6.5-month supply is considered a balanced market, the association says.

Pending sales in New York totaled 10,173 this August, an increase of 1.5 percent compared to the 10,023 pending sales in August 2024, according to the NYSAR data.

Housing prices across the state continue to climb. Median home-sales prices were $460,000 in August 2025, up 5.7 percent from $435,000 a year earlier.

All home-sales data is compiled from multiple-listing services in New York, and it includes townhomes and condominiums in addition to existing single-family homes, according to NYSAR.

Pathfinder Bancorp to pay Q3 dividend of 10 cents in early November

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OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBHC), the bank holding company of Pathfinder Bank, has declared a cash dividend of 10 cents per share

Booz Allen Hamilton wins $23 million Air Force tech contract

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ROME, N.Y — Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. was recently awarded a $23.4 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for an ORACL software/hardware prototype, reports,

New York cheese production rises in July compared to prior month

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New York plants produced just under 74 million pounds of cheese (excluding cottage cheese) in July of this year, up 2.2 percent from 72.4 million pounds in June, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently reported. However, New York cheese production was down 4.4 percent from nearly 77.4 million pounds in July 2024. U.S.

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Prevention Network has a new main office and a new logo

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Prevention Network has implemented some recent key changes, including a move to a new headquarters in Syracuse and a new logo as well. Prevention Network describes itself as “one of Central New York’s most trusted voices in substance misuse prevention, a steadfast advocate for wellness, and a vital resource for community

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