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Syracuse University, University of Seoul ink partnership pact
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University and the University of Seoul have developed a relationship that could lead to a university center in South Korea. Other “possible outcomes” of their partnership could be the development of new University of Seoul programs that leverage Syracuse’s study abroad and study away facilities. They could also include the exchange of […]
CDC, FDA, drug makers need to deal with shortage of RSV doses, Schumer says
SYRACUSE — Besides his role as the majority leader of the U.S. Senate, Charles Schumer is also a grandfather to three young children and doesn’t like to think about them getting sick. “… and a parent should never have to hear there isn’t enough medicine to keep their kid healthy and safe. We must do
Mountainside Medical plans growth around new products
MARCY — Mountainside Medical Equipment, Inc. got its start in 2002 selling medical equipment, working with other local businesses like nursing homes to make sure they had the equipment their residents need. Martin Zarnock, Sr., a service-disabled veteran, started the business with his children Martin Zarnock, Jr. and Christina Nelson. Zarnock, Jr. found a niche
Winners of SUNY Oswego Launch It contest to use funding to develop mental-wellness app
OSWEGO — Two SUNY Oswego business-administration majors won the top prize of $2,500 in the school’s Launch It entrepreneurship competition. Noah Bull and Tyler Flack won for their idea for a mental-wellness app. Both Bull and Flack are members of the SUNY Oswego Lakers men’s ice-hockey team. “Our business idea was Anonymous Athlete,” Bull said
Samaritan Health adds cardiology practice to its network
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Samaritan Health in Watertown announced it has addedcardiology services under the Samaritan Medical Practice umbrella in a move that represents a succession plan for the practice owner. Samaritan Cardiology, formerly Cardiology Associates of Northern New York, remainsat its current location with the same providers, Dr. James Willis and physician assistant Kate Symenow.
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Midstate Veterinary Services evolves with needs of clients
CORTLAND — For a while, the pandemic changed the way people did just about everything, including accessing health care. It also accelerated a change among pet owners in when and how they seek care for their furry friends. Midstate Veterinary Services, located at 806 State Route 13 in Cortland, has been right on the forefront
Community Memorial expands primary-care team with hiring of Hammonds
HAMILTON, N.Y. — The Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) network recently added Dr. Isaiah (Jake) Hammonds to its primary care team to help address the growing demand for local primary care. “We are thrilled to welcome him, expanding the breadth of patient care within our network of primary-care offices,” Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Walsh said
Hamilton College names new president
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College announced it has appointed Steven Tepper as the 21st president of the college, effective July 1. Tepper currently serves as dean and director of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University (ASU). Hamilton College’s Board of Trustees unanimously elected Tepper in January following a nationwide
CenterState CEO to use $500K KeyBank donation to help BIPOC, women and veteran-owned firms
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO will use a $500,000 donation from KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) to expand business coaching and technical assistance programs for Black, Indigenous and other People of Color (BIPOC), women- and veteran-owned firms in Central New York. The grant is part of KeyBank’s commitment to invest $40 billion in the communities it serves
Colgate University outlines plan for new downtown building
HAMILTON, N.Y. — New apartments, a restaurant, and retail and office space are planned for a new four-story, mixed-use building, designed by Maurice Walters, whichwill replace the existing structure at 18-22 Utica St. in the village of Hamilton. The Hamilton Initiative owns the building, and Colgate University will entirely fund the project, according to a
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