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Mackenzie Hughes law firm names partner in Litigation Department
SYRACUSE — Mackenzie Hughes LLP recently added attorney Nicole Marlow-Jones as a partner in the firm’s Litigation Department. She brings decades of litigation experience to the firm, having practiced for 25-plus years in the Syracuse area. Marlow-Jones concentrates her practice in litigation, including appellate practice, commercial, employment, and general civil litigation in the state and […]
Dannible & McKee names managers, directors
SYRACUSE — Dannible & McKee, LLP, a certified public accounting and consulting firm, recently announced the promotion of the following professional staff members, who all work from its Syracuse office. Christine N. Petrone has been promoted to accounting & advisory services director. She joined the firm in 2016 and is responsible for overseeing multiple client
Community Memorial gets Joint Commission accreditation renewed
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Community Memorial Hospital has received a renewal of its accreditation from The Joint Commission, demonstrating continuous compliance with performance standards. The Gold
VIEWPOINT: Taking an AI approach to digital marketing
The rise of AI-generated copywriting and video scripts has been rapid and, in some corners, difficult to keep up with. Marketers who are not yet familiar with generative AI and large language models are already falling behind their peers. Harnessing these tools can make the creative process for marketers more efficient and, in many cases,
Past Genius NY winner, Oswego County company collaborate on drone manufacturing
SCHROEPPEL, N.Y. — Blueflite, a provider of advanced drone-logistics products, has announced a strategic partnership with Think Variant, a firm described as a “high-precision manufacturing specialist,” to scale up production of its drones. Think Variant is based in southern Oswego County. Blueflite was the 2023 winner of the Genius NY competition at the Tech Garden
New York governor launches first phase of Empire AI
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul of Friday announced that New York’s “first-in-the-nation,” Empire AI consortium will begin research this fall. “New York is writing
Syracuse mayor appoints intergovernmental affairs coordinator
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has recently announced the appointment of Josephine Galdamez to intergovernmental affairs coordinator. She supports the city’s work with government partners at the local, state, and federal level, coordinates legislative and funding requests, and oversees multiple neighborhood, community, and intergovernmental initiatives. Prior to joining the City of Syracuse, Galdamez
MACNY, PEB observe MFG Day with education tours at local plants
DeWITT, N.Y. — School students who toured Worthington Steel in Rome on Oct. 3 saw the entire process of making steel coils from raw material
Ithaca firm among the finalists in 43North startup competition in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — 8B Education Investments of Ithaca is among the eight finalists in this year’s 43North startup competition in Buffalo. 8B Education Investments is a fintech platform enabling campuses to meet their revenue and enrollment goals “by tackling the $50 billion gap in education financing facing African students going to study in the U.S.,”
NYS Canal Corp. opens application period for tourism infrastructure and event grants
WATERFORD, N.Y. — The New York State Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor are offering competitive grant funding to support tourism, recreation,
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