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Syracuse University’s iSchool to launch new graduate program in AI
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University’s (SU) School of Information Studies (iSchool) will launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) graduate-degree program beginning in the fall of 2025. Starting this fall, students can apply to earn a master’s degree in applied human-centered artificial intelligence, which SU says will prepare them to “leverage advanced generative AI models ethically […]
Local sales-tax collections in New York state rise nearly 4 percent in August
Estimated local sales-tax collections in New York state grew by 3.8 percent in August compared to the year-ago month, and in Central New York the
New York manufacturing activity grew in September, for the first time in 10 months
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index climbed 16 points to 11.5 in September with activity expanding for the first time since November 2023. The index rose nearly 2 points to -4.7 in August after slipping less than 1 point to -6.6 in July. The general business-conditions index is the monthly gauge on New
Utica Zoo earns continuing accreditation
UTICA, N.Y. — The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has granted continued accreditation to the Utica Zoo, placing the zoo among about 235 facilities
Utica and Syracuse organizations receive grants for urban-forest efforts
UTICA, N.Y. — The cities of Syracuse and Utica will benefit from some of more than $25 million in grants from American Forests, the oldest national conservation organization in the United States. The funding comes from $50 million that American Forests received from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program.
CNY Ronald McDonald House adds six new family suites
SYRACUSE — The $1.1 million project to expand the fourth floor and add six new family suites to the CNY Ronald McDonald House is now complete. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York (RMHC of CNY) on Sept. 5 held a morning event to mark the official opening of the building’s fourth floor following
New Griffiss Business and Technology Park sign honoring DiMeo unveiled
ROME, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley EDGE President Steve DiMeo, who passed away earlier this year, was honored with the unveiling of a new sign marking
Stewart’s Foundation pledges $125K to boost engagement at SUNY Potsdam
POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam has received a $125,000 financial commitment over the next five years from the Stewart’s Foundation, established by Stewart’s Shops and the Dake family that owns the chain of convenience stores and fuel stations. The foundation’s gift over a half decade will establish the SUNY Potsdam/Stewart’s Foundation Community and College Engagement Fund,
Children’s Home of Jefferson County names new board members
WATERTOWN — The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC), the largest human-services organization in Northern New York, recently announced the addition of Jesse Roshia and Marc Piche to its board of directors. Roshia’s career began at CHJC, where he dedicated 13 years and advanced from direct-care staff to director of human resources. He then transitioned
Oswego Health promotes chief nursing officer to COO
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has promoted Kathryn (Katie) Pagliaroli to the role of chief operating officer (COO). Pagliaroli currently serves as senior vice president (SVP) and chief nursing officer (CNO). She will retain those titles in her new role, Oswego Health announced. Michael Backus, president and CEO of Oswego Health, served as the organization’s
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