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Syracuse University’s Whitman School to offer new master’s degree in real estate
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University (SU) is now offering a master’s degree in real estate, with the

Le Moyne extends LeMura’s contract as president through June 2028
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Linda LeMura, president of Le Moyne College in Syracuse, will continue leading the school through June 30, 2028. The Le Moyne College

Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship to open location in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is expanding its footprint in Western New York and opening a location in Buffalo. The new campus center will be located in the former office building of The Buffalo News on Washington Street and is expected to welcome its first students in the fall of

Ogdensburg company selected as St. Lawrence County Chamber Business of the Year
CANTON, N.Y. — The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce says Pepsi-Cola Ogdensburg Bottlers is its 2025 Business of the Year. In addition, the chamber will recognize Jernabi Coffee House of Potsdam for its Customer Service Excellence, Canton Apples & Cider as the Local Producer of the Year, and the Massena Public Library as the

MACNY legislative breakfast includes panel discussion, outline of legislative priorities
DeWITT, N.Y. — It was an event that included a panel discussion workforce, economic development, and energy issues. MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, on Wednesday, Oct.

Watertown man arrested for grand larceny, scheme to defraud Hannaford Supermarkets
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The New York State Police on Tuesday, Oct. 14 arrested Khalid M. Baylor, age 25, of Watertown, in connection with a fraudulent online ordering scheme targeting Hannaford Supermarkets. Baylor was charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree and a scheme to defraud in the first degree, both felonies, the State Police

New York manufacturing index turns positive in October
The general-business conditions index of the Empire State Manufacturing Survey climbed 19 points to 10.7 in October, representing its third positive reading in the past

National Grid New York president to speak at SUNY Oswego on Oct. 24
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Sally Librera, president of National Grid New York, will be the featured guest during SUNY Oswego’s second annual Sheldon Lecture on

Naturally Lewis names nominees for membership awards, seeks votes
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Naturally Lewis has announced the nominees for its 2025 Naturally Lewis Membership Awards and is accepting votes from the public on them through Oct. 24. It’s a chance for community members to have their say and help recognize Naturally Lewis member businesses and organizations that have made significant contributions to the community

Upstate Medical University is part of the new SUNY Brain Institute
ALBANY, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University in Syracuse is among the SUNY campuses that are part of the new SUNY Brain Institute. Gov. Kathy Hochul
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