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UTICA, N.Y. —New York City–based VNS Health announced it has entered into an agreement with Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) to enroll former members of
Syracuse University names alumnus as the next dean of the College of Law
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University has appointed Terence Lau as the 13th dean of its College of Law. The executive committee of the Syracuse University board of trustees approved the appointment, which begins Aug. 5, the school said in its Wednesday announcement. Lau succeeds Craig Boise, who concludes his tenure as dean this month after
MVHS to close its adult day health care program
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it will shutter its adult day health care program on Friday, June 7. The health-care organization cited declining demand for the program as well as staffing challenges as the reasons behind the closure. The program had ceased operations during the pandemic, reopening in June 2023. According
New initiative works to bolster microelectronics and semiconductor industries in New York
Empire State Development (ESD) has announced the launch of the Upstate Defense Initiative. It brings together ESD’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR), CenterState CEO, the Griffiss Institute, FuzeHub, and Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families to support workforce development, bolster supply chains, and cultivate innovation and entrepreneurship in the state’s microelectronics
State acquires land near Ithaca, creating Cayuga Shores Wildlife Management Area
LANSING, N.Y. — New York State has purchased a portion of the former Bell Station property in the town of Lansing in Cayuga County and announced its “permanent protection” as the Cayuga Shores Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The 287-acre Cayuga Shores Wildlife Management Area provides public access to 3,500 feet of shoreline on the east
Former North Country housing authority director and her mother plead guilty to theft
WEST CARTHAGE, N.Y. — A former West Carthage Housing Authority (WCHA) executive director recently pled guilty to stealing more than $48,000 from the organization, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has announced. Jan Hoffman, who served as executive director of the government-funded apartment complex for low-income senior citizens and individuals with disabilities from 2016-2021,
Herkimer College announces sixth class of police training graduates
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer College graduated its sixth class from its Phase I Pre-Employment Basic Training course at a ceremony held May 30. The course is offered in partnership with the Little Falls Police Department. Seven of the eight graduates have already secured employment with a law-enforcement agency, where they will complete the remainder of
SUNY Poly opens transportation AI lab on campus
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute has established a Transportation Research AI Lab — dubbed TRAIL — in Donovan Hall to serve as a hub for innovation in smart transportation, sustainability, and equity, as well as traffic operation and safety, the university announced. Founded by Abolfazl Karimpour, assistant professor of transportation engineering, TRAIL is financed
UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health names chief nursing officer
GENEVA, N.Y. — UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health announced it has recently appointed Gregory Hoffman-Fragale as its new chief nursing officer. He joined Finger Lakes Health in June 2023 as associate chief nursing officer. In February of this year, Hoffman-Fragale began serving as interim chief nursing officer. With more than 30 years of nursing-leadership experience,
After renovations, state formally opens Moyer Carriage Lofts on Syracuse’s North side
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The building complex on Syracuse’s North side — known for the shell of a red house on the roof — is now full of apartments. New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), along with elected officials and community leaders, formally opened the $55 million Moyer Carriage Lofts project early Thursday afternoon.
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