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Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY appoints operations director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York announced it has promoted Nicole Poplawski, of Syracuse, to director of operations. Poplawski
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — More than 20 universities are now part of what’s called the Northeast University Semiconductor Network to form a “training pipeline to build
Taste of Syracuse to again offer food, music & help charities
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — This year’s Taste of Syracuse event, the 25th anniversary edition, will again include plenty of food samples, music and concerts, and a chance to help two local charities. The 1990s alternative rock band Spin Doctors will headline the upcoming Taste of Syracuse event, held June 2-3, in and around Clinton Square. Spin
Mozaic CEO now also leads Oswego Industries following a retirement
Laurie Davis, CEO of the nonprofit Oswego Industries, retired April 1 after nearly 28 years with the agency, its board of directors announced recently. At the same time, the board approved a management-services agreement, appointing Allen Connely as Davis’s successor, effective March 1. Connely, who is the CEO of Mozaic, will provide direct oversight of
Capraro Technologies Fund aids food-distribution program
UTICA, N.Y. — The Capraro Technologies Fund for Johnson Park Center Food Distribution at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties received more than $9,000 in community donations in 2022. Gerard Capraro, founder and president of Capraro Technologies, Inc., matched the donations dollar-for-dollar. “We are so grateful to Dr. Capraro for his generosity and
Grow-NY business contest accepting applicants through June 15
Companies and entrepreneurs interested in getting involved in the Grow-NY food and agriculture competition have until mid-June to apply. Grow-NY has started accepting applications for the fifth round of the business contest, Empire State Development (ESD) announced March 31. The application period continues through 5 p.m. on June 15. To apply and learn more about
SUNY appoints senior vice chancellor for diversity, equity, and inclusion & CDO
ALBANY, N.Y. — The SUNY board of trustees has appointed Ricardo Nazario-Colón, Ph.D. as the senior vice chancellor for diversity, equity, and inclusion and chief diversity officer (CDO). The appointment becomes effective on May 15. He is currently serving as the inaugural chief diversity officer and inclusive executive at Western Carolina University, a role he
CNY-born Navy sailor continues family military tradition
A Syracuse–area native was recently selected for promotion to chief warrant officer (CWO) while serving aboard the U.S. Navy ship USS Makin Island. Senior Chief Petty Officer James Parrott joined the Navy 18 years ago. “My grandfather served in the Army and I joined the Navy to better myself as a citizen,” he says. Today, Parrott
Visions FCU opens new, revamped branch in Tioga County
NEWARK VALLEY, N.Y. — Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) announced the opening of its newly rebuilt branch office in Newark Valley in Tioga County. The
Boilermaker Walk gets new name and sponsor
UTICA, N.Y. — The companion walk to the Boilermaker 15K Road Race has a new sponsor and a new name. The event — set for
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