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State has more than $10 million available for animal-shelter improvements
ALBANY, N.Y. — More than over $10.4 million is available to support animal shelters, rescues, and humane societies in making infrastructure upgrades at their facilities.
Governor announces pay increase for state-government employee trainees
ALBANY, N.Y. — About 2,100 New York State employees working in professional traineeships across 46 state agencies will get pay increases in an effort to
Herkimer College adds competitive analytics degree program
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer College announced it will add a new associate degree in competitive analytics next fall and is now accepting admission applications for the program. The program is designed to teach the skills necessary to analyze company data to achieve competitive advantage with coursework covering the breadth of business operations, the role and
Utica launches community solar initiative
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica is starting a community solar initiative, a move city officials said will give residents the opportunity to reduce
Binghamton University names Koffman Incubator leader to oversee entrepreneurship efforts
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University says the woman who leads the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator now has additional duties. The school has named Bandhana Katoch as interim assistant VP for entrepreneurship and innovation partnerships (EIP). Katoch, who joined the university in 2023 as executive director of the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator, will continue to oversee
WCNY accepting applications for the winter session of its Entertainment Academy
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcasting and communications organization, says it’s accepting applications for the winter session of its Entertainment Academy, with
Clear Path for Veterans names new CEO
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — Clear Path for Veterans says it has chosen Ryan Woodruff, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, as its new CEO. Woodruff previously served as chief program officer for the nonprofit organization, per an Oct. 29 announcement. He is succeeding Chris Flaherty as CEO, according to an email from Sarah Clark, Clear
Francis House names new executive director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The board of directors of Francis House has announced the appointment of Jillian Trionfero as its new executive director. Francis House, founded in 1991, offers compassionate care to people in need in the final days of their life. “We are thrilled to welcome Jillian to the Francis House family,” Alicia Calagiovanni, board
Utica Center for Development receives grant to fund accessory dwelling program
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Center for Development announced it has received a $2 million grant from New York State Homes and Community Renewal to
Upstate Medical University startup wins funding in Biotech Innovation Pitch competition
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — DUB Therapeutics, an Upstate Medical University–based startup company, won the $10,000 Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award at the Biotech Innovation Pitch competition
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