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SU’s Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics to focus on sport-related programs with new name
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) on Monday said it plans to rename itsDavid B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics as the David B. Falk College of Sport. The decision comes two decades after the launch of its sport-management program and results from its significant growth, SU said in its announcement. The college […]
DASNY board appoints NYS Secretary of State Rodriguez to acting president role
ALBANY, N.Y. — The board of directors of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) has appointed Robert Rodriguez as acting president
Boyce Thompson Institute unveils plant-phenotyping facility
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) says it has opened its plant-phenotyping facility, PhenoSight. This new facility holds “significant potential for delivering unparalleled insights” into plant growth, development, and response to environmental conditions, according to a BTI news release. BTI is a plant-sciences research institution in Ithaca. “The opening of this facility marks
Munson breaks ground on landscaping project
UTICA, N.Y. — Munson broke ground Thursday, April 11 on a new 49,000-square-foot park and community space, transforming the green space from 324 Genesee St. to Cottage Place, according to the museum’s online publication Munson Bulletin. Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. also shared pictures from the event on his Facebook page. The project,
Smith Brothers eyes architect and engineer niche with latest merger
Smith Brothers Insurance, a Connecticut–based insurance broker with New York offices in Owego, Vestal, Waverly, and Rensselaer, recently merged another Connecticut company into its operations. It’s a move that makes the company one of the largest advisors and brokers for architects and engineers in the northeast. With the merger, Maloney & Company, LLC, in Guilford,
NYS home sales rise for the first time in 30 months
But inventory hits another record low ALBANY — New York home sales increased in year-over-year comparisons for the first time in more than two years in February, while the number of homes available for sale fell to another record low. That’s according to the monthly housing report that the New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR)
Le Moyne’s largest-ever alumni donation to put name on building
Will also create scholarship fund SYRACUSE — A 1966 graduate of Le Moyne College has donated $12 million to the school, representing its largest-ever alumni donation. With the donation, Le Moyne will place a name on its College of Arts and Sciences, and the money will also benefit additional
North Street Tavern opens in Endicott
ENDICOTT — Endicott has a new tavern, but its owners aren’t new to the bar and restaurant business. Partners Kelly Philhower and Troy Rohmann have operated Beer Thirty Grill & Bar on Upper Court Street in Binghamton for about seven years and also operate CONES Ice Cream in Port Crane. Now, they have added the
New physical therapy, fitness businesses open in New Hartford
NEW HARTFORD — Winberg Physical Therapy and Forte Strength and Fitness are open for business at 50 Genesee St. in New Hartford. For Erik Winberg, opening the two businesses is a natural progression in his career. With a doctorate in physical therapy from Utica University, he went to work after graduation in 2019 at SPI
City to host April 15 info session on proposed redesign of Hanover Square fountain
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse will host an informational session regarding the proposed redesign of the Hanover Square fountain on Monday, April 15
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