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Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital among 82 upstate nonprofits awarded Golisano funding
Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse is among 82 Upstate nonprofit organizations named as recipients of a total of $360 million in funding from entrepreneur,
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
Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY opens new cancer center in Camillus
CAMILLUS, N.Y. — Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA) has opened its new cancer center at 5490 Cobbler Way in the town of Camillus. The new 21,000-square-foot center replaces and expands upon HOA’s previous Onondaga Hill location. It also provides room for expansion, the cancer-care provider noted in its announcement. Rich & Gardner Construction Company, Inc.
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.
Utica University’s Young Scholars Liberty Partnerships Program names new leader
UTICA — Young Scholars Liberty Partnerships Program (YSLPP), a collaborative initiative between Utica University and the Utica City School District, early this summer announced Jordan Peters as its new executive director. In this role, he oversees the organization’s funding, staffing, public relations, and collaborative partnerships, according to a news release issued by Utica University. Peters
Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences names two new board members
GENEVA — The Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences announced it has appointed Shelly Talbott and Laura Van Niel to its board of trustees. Talbott currently works for the University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine (Urgent Care) and the Penfield Central School District as registered nurse. A graduate of
SpeedPro makes move to larger location amid growth
EAST SYRACUSE — SpeedPro of Central New York is growing in the Syracuse area — picking up customers, adding employees, and moving to a new, larger location. Bob Kelleher opened his SpeedPro Imaging franchise in 2011. “When we started, I had myself and two employees,” he recalls. “We’ve just been growing since then.” The company
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