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Jazz in the City expands to seven concerts, includes public-health initiative
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Jazz in the City concert series has announced its lineup for this year, serving as a source of public entertainment and
Hamilton College’s Wippman plans to retire in June 2024
CLINTON, N.Y. — The upcoming academic year at Hamilton College will be the last for the school’s top official. Hamilton College President David Wippman on May 16 announced that he will retire on June 30, 2024, after completing eight years leading the college in Clinton. Throughout his tenure, the school set new benchmarks in student
Long-time Helio Health employee will continue leading the agency
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Kathleen Gaffney-Babb has worked at Syracuse–based Helio Health, Inc. for more than 30 years and has been leading the agency as interim president and CEO since the beginning of the year. Gaffney-Babb will continue in that role, as the Helio Health board of directors has decided to name her president and CEO,
Rome Health economic impact nears $160 million
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Health — a nonprofit health-care system that includes a hospital, primary, and specialty care — contributes more than $158 million to the local economy, according to an economic-impact analysis. Rome Health generates more than $16 million in tax dollars through its 1,000 employees and the businesses it supports, per the Healthcare
Birthing center at Wynn Hospital will make a big difference, Sammon says
UTICA, N.Y. — John Sammon, chair emeritus and founder of PAR Technology Corp. in New Hartford, called the birthing center at the upcoming Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Wynn Hospital in Utica a “priority” for his family. “It will offer our community a range of services and support for expectant mothers including prenatal care, childbirth
Cornell competes for funding in NSF climate-research contest
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University is a finalist in the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) regional innovation engines program, earning a $1 million award. Cornell’s effort seeks to “grow the region into America’s next hub for climate research and innovation,” the office of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) announced May 11. Cornell University will
SUNY appoints first chief sustainability officer
ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr. has appointed Carter Strickland as SUNY’s first-ever chief sustainability officer and executive director of climate action. In that role, Strickland is charged with leading SUNY’s agenda to reach New York’s sustainability goals; “lead the nation” in energy and environmental research; and create economic opportunity by preparing New
NYPA seeks to make NYS training hub for clean-energy jobs
“There is a technological seismic shift in the energy sector underway as New York moves to a clean energy economy and we must help ensure that NYPA — and all New York energy workers — are equipped to meet the challenge,” Justin Driscoll, acting president and CEO of NYPA, said. The Power Authority’s partnership with
Syracuse University moves up its net-zero emission target
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University and its Student Association are working toward a new set of goals to advance its sustainability efforts, including reaching net-zero emissions by 2032 — eight years earlier than the prior goal. The objectives are part of Syracuse University’s long-term sustainability plans and align with several recommendations made in a report
Syracuse men’s basketball to open season against America East opponent
Prior to the season opener, the Orange will play two exhibition games against opponents that include Daemen University from suburban Buffalo on Oct. 27 and
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