Nonprofits

SYRACUSE — The Association of Fundraising Professionals of Central New York (AFP-CNY) recently named five new members of its board of directors: Sara Groh, Joanna Jewett, Susan LaPlaca, Carli Rightmier, and Steffani Williams. Read More

Hartwick College renames apartment community to honor trustee’s wife

ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College will rename its living-learning apartment community in memory of Dr. Judith Day, wife of trustee and alumnus Raymond (Larry) Miller, who donated nearly $2 million toward the initiative. Read More

MACNY announces 2023 Innovator of the Year

DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, the Manufacturers Association, on Wednesday announced the selection of Brent Zerkle, director of prototyping and VP of Cryomech, Inc., as the 2023 Innovator of the Year. Read More

Upstate Cerebral Palsy changes name to Upstate Caring Partners

UTICA, N.Y. — UCP now stands for Upstate Caring Partners after Upstate Cerebral Palsy changed its name to better reflect the diversity of services the agency offers to the community and more broadly represent the individuals it serves. Read More

ANCA awarded $558K USDA grant for climate-smart project

SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. — The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) will use a $558,000 federal grant to support climate-smart agroforestry projects on small farms in northern New York. Read More

City of Syracuse to again offer fee-based Veo scooters

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse and Veo announced that the scooters are returning for those needing some transportation help in the months ahead. Read More

Federal funding boosts childcare offerings in the Binghamton area

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Leadership Alliance, Broome County Urban League, and United Way of Broome County recently announced an award of $750,000 in congressionally directed spending, secured by Sen. Charles Schumer (D–NY), for the Broome County Childcare Expansion Project. Read More

Boynton steps down as Crouse Health CEO; Kronenberg named new leader

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Kimberly Boynton has stepped down as president and CEO of Crouse Health, and Dr. Seth Kronenberg is now the health-care provider’s new president and CEO. Read More

Bassett Healthcare drops most mask requirements

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Just over a month after state guidance eliminating the mask mandate for health-care facilities, Bassett Healthcare Network announced Monday that masks are no longer required for patients, visitors, or staff members across most areas of the health system. Read More