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Tampa Bay Lightning, Syracuse Crunch extend affiliation agreement
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Tampa Bay Lightning and Syracuse Crunch on Wednesday jointly announced a five-year affiliation extension. The agreement allows Tampa Bay’s top hockey

Jones brothers make “seven-figure commitment” to Syracuse’s Lally Athletics Complex
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Former Syracuse University (SU) football standouts Arthur and Chandler Jones have announced a “seven-figure commitment” to the school’s John A. Lally Athletics

Preservation League of NYS awards Earlville Opera House grant funding
EARLVILLE, N.Y. — The Preservation League of NYS has awarded the Earlville Opera House (EOH) a $10,000 grant. Since including opera houses on its statewide

Oneida Indian Nation announces plans for maple farm
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation is going sweet for its newest business enterprise — Wahta Maple Farm. Located on Oneida Indian Nation lands,

Operation Oswego County selects Wheelock as its next executive director
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The board of trustees of Operation Oswego County (OOC) Inc. has named Austin Wheelock as its new executive director, effective Jan. 1,

People news: Welliver promotes Makela to general superintendent
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. — Welliver, a provider of comprehensive construction services in New York and northern Pennsylvania, has promoted Jeffery Makela to general superintendent. Makela

SEC commissioner, Auburn native Sankey chosen as Utica University’s commencement speaker
“We are privileged to welcome Greg Sankey back to Utica,” Laura Casamento, president of Utica University, said in a press release. “The story of his

Destiny USA to hold job fair on Wednesday
Employers from a variety of industries will participate, looking for candidates of all skill levels. The job fair is free for applicants to attend. Helio

SU’s Blackstone LaunchPad program names Jones as new program manager
Jones graduated from Syracuse in 2014, the school said. In her new role, Jones will be responsible for oversight of various programs at the LaunchPad.

Clarkson University official elected ANCA board’s first female chair
“We are so grateful to have Kelly at the helm during this exciting time at ANCA,” Elizabeth Cooper, executive director of ANCA, said. “During her
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