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Cavanaugh named executive director at Catholic Charities
UTICA — Denise Cavanaugh is the new executive director of Catholic Charities of Oneida & Madison Counties, where she will oversee the agency’s $8 million
Rescue Mission celebrates new leadership and 125th anniversary
SYRACUSE — The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse has had a lot to celebrate lately — its 125-year anniversary, new executive leadership, and its plans for moving forward. As part of the 125th anniversary, the mission celebrated in September with a series of events. And throughout the year, the Rescue Mission has been working to
Menorah Park CEO attends White House briefing
The CEO of DeWitt’s Menorah Park has returned from a Wednesday meeting with Obama administration officials in Washington, D.C. Mary Ellen Bloodgood attended the Association of Jewish Aging Services’ White House Briefing on Senior Issues on Oct. 3 at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the White House. About 100 executives and board members
Federal grant to fund Upstate Medical University nurse-practitioner scholarships
SYRACUSE — The State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University’s College of Nursing will use a new two-year federal grant to fund scholarships
Grants available for biomass projects
The New York Biomass Energy Alliance is seeking applicants for technical assistance grants that will help bring biomass projects closer to commercialization. The grants could
State moves toward racehorse safety reforms
New York’s governor is pushing for new racehorse safety measures following a task force’s suggestions. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is recommending an overhaul of the New
Binghamton Thrifty Shopper reaches new sales high
SYRACUSE — The Binghamton location of the Rescue Mission’s Thrifty Shopper chain has hit $1 million in sales for the first time in its history.
Unshackle Upstate endorses NY legislative candidates
The business advocacy organization Unshackle Upstate endorsed nine New York State Senate candidates and 21 Assembly candidates today through its political action committee, UPAC. Endorsed
ESD green-lights CNY, Southern Tier funding
Empire State Development’s (ESD) board of directors OK’d grants for a Central New York company and a Southern Tier community revitalization program Thursday. The state
NYSERDA launching energy-efficiency rebates for local governments
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is powering up for a $1.1 million energy-efficiency rebate program for the state’s municipal governments.
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