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Onondaga County seeks proposals to redevelop Public Safety Building in downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County is seeking proposals to redevelop the Public Safety Building (PSB) at 511 S. State St. in Syracuse. The county in
Herkimer College generates nearly $150 million economic impact, study finds
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer College generated an economic impact of $149.8 million on the region in fiscal year 2022-2023, according to an economic-impact study conducted
Syracuse University iSchool professor wins $600K NSF grant to research human experiences of AI
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — An associate professor in the Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) will use a $600,000 federal grant to research human experiences of artificial intelligence (AI). The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Jaime Banks the grant funding for an research project focused on human interaction with AI. NSF is funding the grant
Workforce Development Board wins $500K grant for brownfields job training
UTICA, N.Y. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties (WDB HMO) a $500,000
McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center names new executive director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center has named Erin Bates as the organization’s new executive director. Bates succeeds outgoing executive director Colleen Merced, per an update from the McMahon Ryan board of directors that was forwarded to CNYBJ. Merced has been a “driving force in advancing our programs, expanding community partnerships, and ensuring
Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship launches AI & Business program
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship on Monday said it is launching a new artificial intelligence (AI) certificate program to provide
Mohawk Valley among three locations slated for new ON-RAMP training centers
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley is one of three locations that will advance to the planning state of the $200 million One Network for
Syracuse named 2024 National Digital Inclusion Trailblazer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has named the City of Syracuse a 2024 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer for its efforts to close
Former Vernon Center Fire Department treasurer accused of stealing more than $300,000
VERNON CENTER, N.Y. — A former treasurer for the Vernon Center Fire Department has been arrested and charged with second-degree grand larceny for allegedly stealing
Union Economic Development Office launches loan-to-grant program for businesses
UNION, N.Y. — The Town of Union Economic Development Office (EDO) announced it is offering the Union Square Deal Loan-to-Grant Program (L2G) to existing businesses
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