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Syracuse University to rename Carrier Dome; add new seats, event space
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Wednesday announced plans to rename the Carrier Dome and to add new seats to the on-campus venue as part

People news: Dermody, Burke & Brown adds Tinsmon in Syracuse office
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC announced it has recently hired Shannon Tinsmon as a senior associate in its Syracuse office.

Berkshire Bank names Morris regional president of New York region, including CNY
ALBANY, N.Y. — Berkshire Bank, a regional community bank with branches in New England and New York, recently appointed James J. Morris IV as its

Syracuse Jazz Fest returns in late June after a five-year absence, set for downtown venues
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Jazz Fest returns this summer following a five-year absence and returns to downtown Syracuse for the first time in 20 years.

Sisters of St. Francis close NunBetter Chocolates and Custom Gift Baskets in Salina
SALINA, N.Y. — The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities (SOSFNC) on Tuesday announced that it closed NunBetter Chocolates and Custom Gift Baskets

NBT Bancorp hires Sparks as general counsel
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) has hired M. Randolph (Randy) Sparks as executive VP and general counsel. In this position, Sparks will

Syracuse Crunch to hold “Small Business Night” on April 30
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Crunch plan to hold “Small Business Night” on Saturday, April 30 when the team hosts the Laval Rocket at 7

Syracuse University to require mask wearing for academic instruction beginning Tuesday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Beginning Tuesday, Syracuse University is again requiring masks at all times for all students, faculty and staff during academic instruction in classrooms,

Mohawk Valley officials praise elimination of broadband installation fee
“I am pleased to see that state lawmakers heeded our call and came to their senses on this irrational and restrictive fee,” Picente said in

Clarkson University wins FuzeHub grant for manufacturing project
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Clarkson University is among the recipients of a total of $450,000 in grant funding that FuzeHub recently announced. Clarkson was awarded $50,000
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