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Clear Path for Veterans names new CEO
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — Clear Path for Veterans says it has chosen Ryan Woodruff, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, as its new CEO. Woodruff previously served as chief program officer for the nonprofit organization, per an Oct. 29 announcement. He is succeeding Chris Flaherty as CEO, according to an email from Sarah Clark, Clear […]
Francis House names new executive director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The board of directors of Francis House has announced the appointment of Jillian Trionfero as its new executive director. Francis House, founded in 1991, offers compassionate care to people in need in the final days of their life. “We are thrilled to welcome Jillian to the Francis House family,” Alicia Calagiovanni, board
Upstate Medical University startup wins funding in Biotech Innovation Pitch competition
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — DUB Therapeutics, an Upstate Medical University–based startup company, won the $10,000 Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award at the Biotech Innovation Pitch competition
Le Moyne College names new athletic director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College has appointed Phil Brown as its new athletic director. Brown, whose formal title is assistant VP of intercollegiate athletics and campus recreation, comes to Le Moyne from Vanderbilt University, where he serves as executive associate athletic director and chief business officer. He will start in his new role at
Utica University physical therapy program reaccredited
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University’s doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program has received reaccreditation for another 10 years, marking the program’s third straight reaccreditation, the
Adirondack Railroad operator names new general manager
UTICA, N.Y. — The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, Inc. (ARPS), which operates the Adirondack Railroad and Adirondack Railbike Adventures, has appointed Amanda Hill as the new general manager of the organization, effective Jan. 1. The board selected Hill after a competitive search process that reviewed more than 60 candidates. Her vision for ARPS involves a
Guthrie Clinic donation places name on upcoming Cortlandville health-care campus
CORTLANDVILLE, N.Y. — Guthrie Clinic says a $1 million donation will help support and place a name on the upcoming health campus that’s currently under
ConMed CEO to retire, successor named
NEW HARFTORD, N.Y. — ConMed Corp. (NYSE: CNMD) President/CEO Curt R. Hartman will retire effective Jan. 1, 2025, and Patrick Beyer, current COO of the medical-device company, will succeed him in the role, ConMed announced. Beyer will also be appointed to the board of directors at that time. “It has been a privilege to lead
Norwegian firm wins $1 million top prize in Tech Garden’s Genius NY competition
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Aviant of Oslo, Norway captured the $1 million grand prize in the eighth round of the Genius NY accelerator, which is housed
MVCC names new head of public safety
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) has recently appointed Bryan Coromato as executive director of public safety and emergency management. In his new role, he is responsible for the proper administrative and efficient operation of the security and safety functions at the college, MVCC announced. Coromato supervises the daily activities of the security
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