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NYSOFA expands initiatives to combat loneliness, age-related issues
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) has started phase six of its animatronic pet initiative and the second phase of its intergenerational game project. Both efforts are in partnership with Pawtucket, Rhode Island–based Ageless Innovation, delivering 4,725 animatronic pets and games to older adults through New York State’s aging […]
Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse tech hub wins $40 million for semiconductor-manufacturing activity
DeWITT, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D–N.Y.) on Tuesday announced a $40 million federal award for the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse tech hub, known officially as the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub. The millions in federal funding are meant to “further position Upstate [New York] as a semiconductor center for the world,” Schumer’s office said
Rome Area Chamber names new executive director
ROME, N.Y. — Bruce Hairston will serve as the next executive director of the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce, effective July 29, the organization announced.
Syracuse men’s basketball creates new general manager position
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) has hired a former scout for the New York Knicks to serve in the newly created role of general manager of the men’s basketball program. Alex Kline, who graduated from SU in 2016, joins the Syracuse staff after four years as a scout with the Knicks NBA team, per
Binghamton University launches Upstate NY Energy Storage Engine
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton University, joined by National Science Foundation (NSF) officials, has officially launched the Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine after winning the
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Community Engagement Committee (CEC) on Thursday released a document with ideas for using the $500 million Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund. The fund is a requirement of the 2022 agreement between New York State and Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU). As a requirement of Micron’s participation in the
SUNY Poly’s new dean for College of Health Sciences to start July 18
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute has named Mark J. Kittleson as its new dean of the College of Health Sciences, effective July 18. Kittleson most recently chaired the Department of Public Health at New York Medical College and joins SUNY Poly during a time of investment in the College of Health Sciences. Kittleson is
Cayuga Health CEO awarded Tompkins County Distinguished Citizen Award
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Baden-Powell Council, Boy Scouts of America, on June 10 honored Dr. Martin Stallone, president and CEO of Cayuga Health System, with its 2024 Tompkins County Distinguished Citizen Award. This recognition is awarded annually to individuals who have made outstanding, long-lasting impacts on their community, the council says. Stallone has been a
Rome Community Foundation announces second-quarter grants
ROME, N.Y. — The Rome Community Foundation awarded $33,170 in grants to six Rome–area charitable organizations in its second-quarter grant distribution, the nonprofit announced. • Marantha Church received $6,985 for a stair-glide lift to make the facility fully accessible. • The Rome Baseball Association will repair the infield on its four ball fields with help
CNY hospitals receive funding for mental-health programs
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the awarding of $39.1 million to nine community-based hospitals across New York state, including several in Central New York, to
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