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SUNY Poly nursing programs receive accreditation
MARCY — SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s nursing programs have earned initial accreditation and reaccreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the university announced. The process is designed to ensure a standard of quality for all nursing programs offered in the U.S. The rigorous process requires an extensive self-study and review of documents, community responses, faculty […]
Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse tech hub wins $40 million for semiconductor-manufacturing activity
DeWITT, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D–N.Y.) on Tuesday announced a $40 million federal award for the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse tech hub, known officially as the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub. The millions in federal funding are meant to “further position Upstate [New York] as a semiconductor center for the world,” Schumer’s office said
New York City firm acquires Big Flats Commons in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. — New York City–based Time Equities, Inc. (TEI) announced it has acquired Big Flats Commons in Elmira from NNN Reit, a real-estate investment trust, for $6.5 million. The 44,635-square-foot shopping center, located at 950 Route 64, was built in 2007 and houses the area’s only Target store. Other tenants include Best Buy, Maurice’s,
Rome Area Chamber names new executive director
ROME, N.Y. — Bruce Hairston will serve as the next executive director of the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce, effective July 29, the organization announced.
Sessler acquires O’Rourke construction division
OWEGO, N.Y. — A Wayne County–based environmental contracting-services company has acquired the construction division of O’Rourke Inc., giving it a branch location in Owego. Sessler Environmental Services (SES), which provides services including abatement, environmental remediation, interior demolition, concrete saw cutting and removal, industrial cleaning, and environmental-investigation services, announced the news in a recent release. “We
Syracuse men’s basketball creates new general manager position
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) has hired a former scout for the New York Knicks to serve in the newly created role of general manager of the men’s basketball program. Alex Kline, who graduated from SU in 2016, joins the Syracuse staff after four years as a scout with the Knicks NBA team, per
Binghamton University launches Upstate NY Energy Storage Engine
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton University, joined by National Science Foundation (NSF) officials, has officially launched the Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine after winning the
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Community Engagement Committee (CEC) on Thursday released a document with ideas for using the $500 million Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund. The fund is a requirement of the 2022 agreement between New York State and Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU). As a requirement of Micron’s participation in the
SUNY Poly’s new dean for College of Health Sciences to start July 18
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute has named Mark J. Kittleson as its new dean of the College of Health Sciences, effective July 18. Kittleson most recently chaired the Department of Public Health at New York Medical College and joins SUNY Poly during a time of investment in the College of Health Sciences. Kittleson is
Cayuga Health CEO awarded Tompkins County Distinguished Citizen Award
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Baden-Powell Council, Boy Scouts of America, on June 10 honored Dr. Martin Stallone, president and CEO of Cayuga Health System, with its 2024 Tompkins County Distinguished Citizen Award. This recognition is awarded annually to individuals who have made outstanding, long-lasting impacts on their community, the council says. Stallone has been a
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