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Colgate University unveils Peter’s Glen landscape corridor

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HAMILTON, N.Y. — Colgate University announced it has opened its new Peter’s Glen, a 2.5-acre landscape corridor made possible by the philanthropy of 1965 graduate

Syracuse University Chancellor Syverud to step down in June 2026

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud plans to step down as chancellor and president in June 2026, after 13 years in the job.

Rebranded Sapphire Recruitment moves to Syracuse Inner Harbor

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Sapphire Recruitment, which was formerly known as CPS Recruitment, has moved to the building known as Iron Pier at 720 Van Rensselaer St. in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor area. It held a formal-opening event on Tuesday morning. The company had been operating at 904 7th North St. in the town of Salina. In

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Sapphire Recruitment, which was formerly known as CPS Recruitment, has moved to the building known as Iron Pier at 720 Van Rensselaer St. in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor area.

It held a formal-opening event on Tuesday morning. The company had been operating at 904 7th North St. in the town of Salina.

In the firm’s announcement, Susan Crossett, CEO of Sapphire Recruitment, emphasizes that the rebrand goes beyond a name change.

“We’ve built a reputation on trust, adaptability, and deep local expertise,” Crossett said. “Sapphire Recruitment represents our forward-thinking approach and our commitment to being a true partner in the success of both employers and job seekers.”

Sapphire Recruitment also used its announcement to explain the rebrand, saying, “This rebrand represents a natural evolution — an opportunity to reinforce what has always set the company apart. Sapphire Recruitment is all about shaping futures for both industry and community at large. This transition allows us to build on our strengths, expand reach, and continue making meaningful connections between businesses and professionals.”

The new name “reflects the depth of their experience and the value of long-term partnerships. A sapphire takes millions of years to form, just like the relationships and expertise Sapphire Recruitment has built over the past 35 years,” per the Sapphire announcement.

In a separate announcement, COR Development Company sees the rebranded Sapphire’s move to the Syracuse Inner Harbor as “further establishing the area as a growing economic hub and premier destination for innovation and business growth.”

It joins a lineup of tenants that include Meier’s Creek Brewing Company, 315 Beauty Bar, Delmonico Insurance, and Café Blue.

Sapphire Recruitment is one of the largest independently owned, full-service staffing and recruitment firms in the Syracuse area and upstate New York. Established in 1989, the firm is a certified Women Owned Business (WBE).

New York SBDC presents awards to small businesses in Watertown, Camillus, and Oswego

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The New York State Small Business Development Center (NY SBDC) on Friday presented statewide awards to businesses in Camillus, Oswego, and Watertown. The NY SBDC

Madison County awarded $10 million ConnectALL grant

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WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Madison County will use a nearly $10 million grant to bring broadband Internet service to unserved residents in the southern part of

CenterState CEO names director of industry partnerships for construction

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO recently appointed Danielle Szabo as director of industry partnerships for construction, a newly created position. In this role, Szabo is responsible for managing industry-focused workforce-development activities, especially within the construction industry. The goal is to help companies grow while creating career pathways for unemployed and underemployed Central New Yorkers, the

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Development work starts on new fire station on Binghamton’s north side

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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Work is underway on a project to develop a new fire station on the north side of Binghamton. Built in 1960, the current north side fire station at 39 West State St. is nearing the end of its useful life, the office Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham said. It’s estimated that repairs to

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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Work is underway on a project to develop a new fire station on the north side of Binghamton.

Built in 1960, the current north side fire station at 39 West State St. is nearing the end of its useful life, the office Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham said. It’s estimated that repairs to the building would cost millions of dollars.

“We’re advancing plans to create a neighborhood anchor and state-of-the-art public safety facility — the North Side deserves it,” Kraham said in the announcement. “With a multi-year approach, we’ll work to secure state and federal grants to ease the burden on Binghamton taxpayers. From new fire apparatus to facilities, this administration is steadfast in our support of first responders and the lifesaving work they do.”

Kraham first announced plans to build a new fire station to serve the city’s north side last fall in his 2025 budget address, his office noted.

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Following a public request for qualifications process this past spring, the City of Binghamton hired CPL of Vestal to provide professional design services for the predevelopment portion of the north side fire-station project.

In June, Binghamton City Council authorized Kraham to enter into an agreement with CPL for predevelopment services, expected to cost $100,000. CPL will work with the Binghamton Fire Department and other city officials on building and site programming, site selection, and conceptual design of the new facility.

A task force from the fire department — including Chief Alan Gardiner, Assistant Chief Thomas Edwards, and Captain David Holleran — is helping the predevelopment team in studying emergency response time and call volume data to make a data-driven decision regarding the location of the new station, the City of Binghamton said.

The work will also support the city in preparing competitive grant applications to fund the final design and construction of the new station, per the announcement.

The Agency to develop a master plan for the Huron campus in Endicott

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ENDICOTT, N.Y. — The Agency on Thursday announced the development of a master facilities plan to guide the “modernization and revitalization” of the Huron campus

Grants available for women-owned businesses in Oneida, Herkimer counties

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CLINTON, N.Y. — Women–owned businesses in Oneida and Herkimer counties have until the end of September to apply for grant funding worth $5,000, with a total of five awards available. The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties in cooperation with Baird Private Wealth Management and the Griffiss Institute are sponsoring the “Women Investing in

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CLINTON, N.Y. — Women–owned businesses in Oneida and Herkimer counties have until the end of September to apply for grant funding worth $5,000, with a total of five awards available.

The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties in cooperation with Baird Private Wealth Management and the Griffiss Institute are sponsoring the “Women Investing in Women” grants.

Eligible businesses must be at least 51 percent women–owned and have been in existence for one year or more. The deadline for applying is Sept. 30. The application is available at www.womensfundhoc.org.

The Women’s Fund began the Women Investing in Women initiative in 2022 and has awarded 14 grants of $5,000 each, for a total of $70,000 to women–owned businesses in Oneida and Herkimer Counties.

“Supporting women-owned businesses in our area has proven to be a welcome addition to the work of The Women’s Fund,” Ellen Rainey, VP of the Women’s Fund board of directors and the committee chair for the grants, said in the announcement. “Each year the number of applicants continues to increase, and we are hoping we get an even greater response this year. Even if applicants have applied in the past and not received the grant, we encourage the women to apply again. This initiative has brought local women-owned businesses together. They are supporting and helping each other grow.”

The five grants of $5,000 will be awarded in November. Recipients may use the money for equipment, hardware/software, consulting services, training, education, and marketing.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin–based Baird Private Wealth Management, which has an office in New Hartford, is a major contributor to the grant initiative, the Women’s Fund said. Baird has been a supporter since the grant initiative began. The Griffiss Institute is also a partner.

The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is based at 2 Williams St. in Clinton. Its mission is to create economic, educational, and personal growth opportunities for women of all ages, and encourage their advancement and full participation in the community, according to its website. It is a volunteer-driven organization sustained solely by donor contributions and led by women who are committed to creating a movement to change the lives of women and girls in its area.

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