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SUNY Poly dean awarded $50K grant to embed Google industry credentials into course work
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY has awarded $50,000 to the dean of arts and sciences at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) in Marcy through the Embedding

TC3, SU’s College of Professional Studies sign transfer agreement
DRYDEN, N.Y. — Graduates of Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) now have a direct transfer pathway into online bachelor’s degree programs in Syracuse University’s (SU)

Deadline for MMRI 2026 summer-fellowship program applicants is early February
UTICA, N.Y. — The Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) in Utica says college students interested in a summer fellowship can apply for consideration. The application

Southern Tier nonprofits to benefit from Tioga Downs Foundation grants
NICHOLS, N.Y. — Nonprofit organizations throughout the Southern Tier and Northern Pennsylvania will use a total of $2 million in grant funding provided by the

Upstate nonprofits win Excellus 2025 Health Equity Innovation grant awards
Rochester–based health insurer Excellus BlueCross BlueShield says a total of 22 Upstate nonprofit organizations have received 2025 Health Equity Innovation Awards. Excellus describes the grants

Binghamton submits DRI funding project ideas for Clinton Street
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The City of Binghamton’s local planning committee (LPC) for the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) has submitted its project proposal for Clinton

Hiscock Legal Aid Society to provide misdemeanor defense services in Syracuse City Court
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Hiscock Legal Aid Society (HLA) on Thursday said it’s been awarded a multi-year contract to provide legal representation for misdemeanor and

City of Utica seeks workers for Val Bialas Ski Hill, targeting late January opening
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica is seeking workers for the Val Bialas Ski Hill, which targeting an opening date in late January. The

National Grid says its iconic downtown Syracuse building is set for multi-year restoration project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — National Grid (NYSE: NGG) says its nearly 100-year-old art deco building at 300 Erie Boulevard West in Syracuse is undergoing a multi-year

City of Syracuse launches new digital procurement platform
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on Tuesday announced the launch of a new digital procurement platform, OpenGov. The effort is part of the