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Ithaca College removes interim tag from President Cornish
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca College (IC) board of trustees has voted unanimously to name La Jerne Terry Cornish as the 10th president of Ithaca

Excellus BCBS working with Civica on the distribution of “affordable” insulin
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus BCBS) recently announced it has joined Civica’s effort to manufacture and distribute “affordable” insulins. Once approved, they’ll be

People news: Bhat joins Upstate Urology at MVHS
UTICA, N.Y. — Seetharam Bhat, MD, has joined Upstate Urology at Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) as a consultant urologist and assistant professor of urology

Work begins to renovate the former Endicott-Johnson “Victory” shoe factory in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — Participating organizations on Thursday broke ground on a $40 million project to renovate the former Endicott-Johnson “Victory” shoe factory in Johnson

Schumer urges Breeze Airways to begin service at Syracuse airport
The ask took place “in a personal meeting” that Schumer had with Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman, the senator’s office noted. Schumer said having the

AmeriCU announces promotions and new hires
Alissa Sykes Tulloch was promoted to executive VP and chief operating officer to lead the credit union’s growth initiatives. Tulloch joined AmeriCU in 2020 as

Young Scholars LPP of Utica University receives Health Equity Award
UTICA, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield awarded Young Scholars LPP of Utica University a Health Equity Award of $30,000 to support Young Scholars mental health

Generous Roasting offers coffee to benefit Upstate Cerebral Palsy
ROME, N.Y. — Upstate Cerebral Palsy (UCP) has partnered with Delta Lake Conference Center’s Haven Camps and Generous Roasting Company to produce three coffee blends that are roasted, packaged, and shipped by individuals working in Vocational & Employment Services at UCP. This partnership allows the individuals receiving services to build valuable work-life skills as well
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ROME, N.Y. — Upstate Cerebral Palsy (UCP) has partnered with Delta Lake Conference Center’s Haven Camps and Generous Roasting Company to produce three coffee blends that are roasted, packaged, and shipped by individuals working in Vocational & Employment Services at UCP.
This partnership allows the individuals receiving services to build valuable work-life skills as well as increase their overall independence.
“This partnership with Generous Roasting has been extremely beneficial for the individuals participating in this program”, UCP’s Director of Vocational Services Dawn Gentile explained in a news release. “We’ve seen a significant change in the people we support working with Generous Roasting’s team. They have become part of a community that they actively contribute to and they can most certainly be proud of.”
The “Happy. Relaxed. Engaged. (H.R.E.)” coffee blends feature a medium, decaffeinated, and dark-roast coffee and are available for purchase online at UpstateCPCoffee.org. For every bag purchased, a portion of the proceeds comes back to UCP in the form of a donation to continue to support individuals of all abilities.
“We have worked with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 50 years within our camp programs,” Haven Camps Executive Director Steve Clark said. “It was just a natural fit to partner with Upstate Cerebral Palsy as our missions align closely. Generous Roasting has been a vehicle to create a learning environment for individuals of all abilities to not only participate, but to lead and create opportunities in a supportive business.”
United Cerebral Palsy provides programs and services that support people with differing abilities and their families.

Anything But Beer buys East Syracuse industrial building for $225,000
EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Anything But Beer, LLC recently purchased a 3,500-square-foot industrial building at 302 Terrace St. in the village of East Syracuse for $225,000. Gary Cottet, of Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company, arranged the transaction, representing the seller. Wike Properties, LLC is listed as the prior owner of the 0.18-acre property, according to
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EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Anything But Beer, LLC recently purchased a 3,500-square-foot industrial building at 302 Terrace St. in the village of East Syracuse for $225,000.
Gary Cottet, of Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company, arranged the transaction, representing the seller. Wike Properties, LLC is listed as the prior owner of the 0.18-acre property, according to Onondaga County’s online real-estate records. The sale closed on Dec. 23, 2021. Wike Properties bought the property in August 2019 for $55,000.
Anything But Beer is a craft brewery that specializes in “naturally gluten-free beverages that meet the needs and preferences of those who cannot drink the average beer,” according to its website. Anything But Beer operates a taproom and restaurant in the White Memorial Building at 201 S. Salina St. in downtown Syracuse.
Retirement Consulting Group renews lease at Syracuse office
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Retirement Consulting Group recently renewed the lease for its office at 890 East Brighton Ave. in Syracuse. Gary Cottet of Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company negotiated this lease renewal on behalf of the landlord. No terms were disclosed. Brighton Hill Office Park LLC, of 1746 Meeker Hill Road in LaFayette, is listed
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Retirement Consulting Group recently renewed the lease for its office at 890 East Brighton Ave. in Syracuse.
Gary Cottet of Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company negotiated this lease renewal on behalf of the landlord. No terms were disclosed. Brighton Hill Office Park LLC, of 1746 Meeker Hill Road in LaFayette, is listed as the property owner in Onondaga County’s online real property tax records.
Retirement Consulting Group says it offers comprehensive services for employer-sponsored retirement plans, as well as accumulation planning, retirement-income planning, and investment-management services for individuals. George H.W. Christie, Jr. and Ronald J. Case are the firm’s investment professionals, as listed on its website.
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