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Mayor of Florence, Italy to address SU Class of 2024 at graduation ceremony
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) has chosen Dario Nardella, the mayor of Florence, Italy, to deliver the commencement address for the SU Class of
People news: Community Memorial Hospital adds new physician assistant
HAMILTON, N.Y. — The Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) network announced it has added a new physician assistant to its orthopedics team. Jackie Ireland brings more
Community Bank announces plans for new Onondaga County branches
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank, N.A. will expand its branch presence in Syracuse through 2025 with the addition of a downtown Syracuse office, as well as two other new branches in the metro area, the bank announced. Coupled with its existing branches in DeWitt, Cicero, and Skaneateles, the new locations, including one in the State
SU’s Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics to focus on sport-related programs with new name
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) on Monday said it plans to rename itsDavid B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics as the David B. Falk College of Sport. The decision comes two decades after the launch of its sport-management program and results from its significant growth, SU said in its announcement. The college
Schumer pitches Upstate to Japanese semiconductor supply-chain companies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) last week convened several Japanese companies that supply the semiconductor industry to pitch the benefits of locating in upstate New York. Schumer held the gathering at the U.S. Capitol as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited the U.S. last week, representing the first visit from
DASNY board appoints NYS Secretary of State Rodriguez to acting president role
ALBANY, N.Y. — The board of directors of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) has appointed Robert Rodriguez as acting president
Boyce Thompson Institute unveils plant-phenotyping facility
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) says it has opened its plant-phenotyping facility, PhenoSight. This new facility holds “significant potential for delivering unparalleled insights” into plant growth, development, and response to environmental conditions, according to a BTI news release. BTI is a plant-sciences research institution in Ithaca. “The opening of this facility marks
New York manufacturing index rises, but remains in negative territory in April
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index rose 7points in April, but remained underwater at -14.3, pointing to continued contraction in the state’s manufacturing
Utica University announces alumnae as commencement speakers
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University announced it has chosen two alumnae as the speakers for its upcoming undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies. Amanda Saravia-Butler, a
Crouse Health launches leadership institute as part of its workforce-development initiative
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Health says it’s establishing the Crouse Leadership Institute, which the health system considers a “major focus moving forward” as part of its workforce-development initiative. “In line with Crouse’s mission, vision and values, this supportive framework will provide introductory, ongoing and as-needed training in leadership and personal and professional development for all
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