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Syracuse University Press names director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Catherine Cocks was recently appointed director of Syracuse University Press, which is part of Syracuse University Libraries. Cocks was previously interim director of Michigan State University’s Press, where she also served as assistant director and editor-in-chief. She has more than 20 years of experience in academic publishing, having worked as senior acquisitions […]
N.Y. manufacturing index plunges back into negative territory
The benchmark index measuring manufacturing activity in New York state returned to negative territory in May. The Empire State Manufacturing Survey’s general business-conditions index plummeted 43 points in the fifth month of the year to -31.8 as business activity “declined significantly,” according to a May 15 report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Feldmeier moves forward with 3rd-generation leadership
DeWITT, N.Y. — The grandson of company founder Robert Feldmeier, Sr. and nephew of most recent president and CEO Robert Feldmeier is now leading the company. Feldmeier Equipment Inc. has announced the appointment of Colby Clark as its next president and CEO. Feldmeier Equipment is a DeWitt–based stainless-steel processing equipment manufacturer. Besides the CEO role,
Dannible & McKee promotes Didio to audit partner
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dannible & McKee, LLP has promoted Kevin Didio to audit partner in the firm, effective July 1. Didio works in the firm’s
People news: Oswego Health adds general surgeon
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health announced that Dr. Ryan M. Walker, general surgeon, has joined the health system, to provide care at its Center for
Hamilton College President Wippman to retire in June 2024
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College President David Wippman on Tuesday announced that he will retire on June 30, 2024, after completing eight years leading the
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing graduates 53 nurses in latest class
UTICA, N.Y. — St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) in Utica graduated 53 new nurses during a ceremony held May 13. SECON held its 117th
People news: Emmons named Fulton CDA executive director
FULTON, N.Y. — Nathan Emmons was recently appointed executive director of the Fulton Community Development Agency (CDA), Fulton Mayor Deana Michaels announced. Emmons, who had
Helio Health removes interim tag from agency president and CEO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based Helio Health, Inc. is naming Kathleen Gaffney-Babb as the agency’s new president and CEO. At the same time, the Syracuse native
Hochul announces the 13th round of the regional economic-development council initiative
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State has started the 13th round of the regional economic development council (REDC) initiative. This round includes core capital grant
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