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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
TSA says it’s prepared for the summer-travel season at the Syracuse airport
Johnson went on to say, “To assist the TSA officers at the checkpoint, TSA has secured some new technologies at the checkpoint to enhance security.
Oneida Nation donates $1 million to Wynn Hospital campaign
UTICA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation has made a $1 million donation in support of the new Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Wynn Hospital
ANDRO receives $50K FuzeHub grant for wireless project
ROME, N.Y. —Scientific research and development company ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC, in collaboration with Mohawk Valley EDGE, has received a $50,000 prize under FuzeHub’s Manufacturing
Dryden Family Medicine to join Cayuga Medical Associates in June
DRYDEN, N.Y. — Dryden Family Medicine will become part of Cayuga Medical Associates (CMA) as of June 1. The new practice will be re-named Cayuga
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