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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The 2024 Syracuse University football schedule includes first-time matchups with Stanford and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV), as well as a visit from the Miami Hurricanes. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) on Wednesday afternoon announced the upcoming football schedule for the first season under new Orange head coach Fran Brown. Syracuse […]

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The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) on Wednesday afternoon announced the upcoming football schedule for the first season under new Orange head coach Fran Brown.

Syracuse will have seven home games, including the opener with Ohio on Aug. 31. The other home matchups involve Georgia Tech, Stanford, Holy Cross, Virginia Tech, UConn, and the regular season finale with Miami. The Hurricanes will make their first trip to the JMA Wireless Dome since 2002.

Syracuse University also noted that the Stanford game is set for Friday night, Sept. 20, “the 44th anniversary of the first game played in the Dome — a significant number in Syracuse football history.”

The Orange will also make a pair of trips to the Pacific time zone, facing UNLV and California (Cal). The two trips west are the first time that Syracuse has had multiple games in the Pacific time zone since 1915. Syracuse hasn’t played the Cal Golden Bears since visiting Berkeley, California in 1968

The schedule also includes road trips to N.C. State; to Pittsburgh for the 80th meeting with the Panthers; and to Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts for the 58th meeting with Boston College.

Stanford, Cal, and Southern Methodist (SMU) are new to the ACC, but the SMU Mustangs aren’t on the Syracuse schedule in 2024.

Due to “how the calendar falls,” teams have multiple open weekends this season, Syracuse University said. The bye weeks for the Orange are scheduled for Sept. 14 and Oct. 19.

The 2024 Syracuse football schedule is as follows:

• Saturday, Aug. 31 – Ohio

• Saturday, Sept. 7 – Georgia Tech

• Saturday, Sept. 14 – BYE

• Friday, Sept. 20 – Stanford

• Saturday, Sept. 28 – Holy Cross

• Saturday, Oct. 5 – at UNLV

• Saturday, Oct. 12 – at NC State

• Saturday, Oct. 19 – BYE

• Thursday, Oct. 24 – at Pittsburgh

• Saturday, Nov. 2 – Virginia Tech

• Saturday, Nov. 9 – at Boston College

• Saturday, Nov. 16 – at Cal

• Saturday, Nov. 23 – UConn

• Saturday, Nov. 30 – Miami

People news: Barton & Loguidice names senior associate

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WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. (B&L) announced that it has promoted Dustin Clark, a professional engineer in its Watertown office, to senior associate. A resident of Adams Center, he received his associate degree in engineering sciencefrom Jefferson Community College and his bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University at Buffalo. Clark is a

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Etienne named coordinator of Herkimer College program

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HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced it has appointed Rosemarie Etienne as coordinator of the Refresh and Restart program, a grant-funded initiative designed to recruit previously enrolled students and provide support to ensure degree completion. Etienne has served as an advisement specialist at the college since June 2022. Prior to joining Herkimer College,

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Syracuse University signs collaboration agreement with Univeristy of Seoul

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University and the University of Seoul in South Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will advance and expand academic and cultural collaboration and exchange between the two universities. A delegation of leaders from the University of Seoul visited Syracuse on Jan. 8 to sign the MOU, Syracuse said

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A delegation of leaders from the University of Seoul visited Syracuse on Jan. 8 to sign the MOU, Syracuse said in an online news release.

The ongoing relationship between the two institutions includes an MOU between the University of Seoul and Syracuse University’s School of Architecture that was signed last year.

The Jan. 8 gathering represented the second meeting between Syracuse Universityrepresentatives and the University of Seoul.

The relationship between the two institutions could lead to other “possible outcomes”that include the establishment of a university center in Korea as well as the development of new University of Seoul programs that leverage Syracuse’s study abroad and study away facilities.

Other potential activities and programs include the exchange of faculty members; joint research activities, including semiconductor research; and participation in joint seminars and workshops, Syracuse said.

The delegation visiting the Syracuse campus included Yongkul Won, the school president; Jung Hyeun Kim, dean of the College of Engineering; Kang Su Kim, dean of the College of Urban Science; Ji Hee Song, VP of international affairs; Nohjeong Park, chief secretary to the president; and Eunhwa Shin, head of international partnerships, per the news release.

They met with Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud, along with Gretchen Ritter, vice chancellor, provost and chief academic officer and several other school leaders. The group also toured campus.

“As we seek to deepen Syracuse University’s relationships with partners in Korea, we were pleased to welcome leadership from the University of Seoul to our campus,” Ritter said in the news release. “We are interested in collaborating across many disciplines with our Korean counterparts, and I am very excited to explore these possibilities.”

A group from Syracuse — including Syverud, Ritter and Ruth Chen, professor of practice in the Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science —had visited the University of Seoul last March.

Lowville, Canton, Alexandria Bay win state funding for community-improvement projects

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LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — The Village of Lowville in Lewis County will receive $10 million in funding as the North Country winner of the seventh round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). At the same time, the state announced the villages of Canton and Alexandria Bay as this year’s North Country region NY Forward winners,

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LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — The Village of Lowville in Lewis County will receive $10 million in funding as the North Country winner of the seventh round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI).

At the same time, the state announced the villages of Canton and Alexandria Bay as this year’s North Country region NY Forward winners, receiving $4.5 million each, the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday.

Hochul announced the awards during a visit to Lake Placid.

Lowville will begin the process of developing a strategic-investment plan to revitalize its downtown with up to $300,000 in planning funds from the $10 million DRI grant. A local planning committee made up of municipal representatives, community leaders, and other stakeholders will lead the eﬀort, supported by a team of private–sector experts and state planners.

Canton’s NY Forward application presented a “realistic, visionary and comprehensive”plan to transform blight into new mixed-use development that will offer housing options, retail space and entrepreneurial opportunities, per a release from the governor’s office.

Alexandria Bay’s NY Forward application presented “impressive” private–sector project opportunities that will renovate blight, improve public amenities, grow the business sector, and build “much needed and diverse” downtown housing opportunities, Hochul’s office said.

In DRI’s seventh round of funding awards, the state will award $10 million to a community in each of New York’s 10 economic–development regions. It amounts to a total state commitment of $100 million in funding and investments to help communities boost their economies by “transforming downtowns into vibrant neighborhoods,”according to the release.

As is the case with DRI. the $100 million NY Forward program applies the same “plan-then-act” strategy as the DRI but for New York’s smaller and rural communities. Both involve “strategic planning with immediate project implementation to support a more equitable downtown resurgence.”

Curci to retire as CEO of Tops Market and Price Chopper parent company, successor named

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SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Frank Curci — CEO of Northeast Grocery, Inc. (NGI), the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Friendly Markets — plans to retire. NGI on Monday also announced its board of directors has selected John Persons, NGI’s COO, as Curci’s successor. Persons, who NGI describes as a 40-year industry veteran, will

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SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Frank Curci — CEO of Northeast Grocery, Inc. (NGI), the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Friendly Markets — plans to retire.

NGI on Monday also announced its board of directors has selected John Persons, NGI’s COO, as Curci’s successor.

Persons, who NGI describes as a 40-year industry veteran, will assume the role of CEO effective Feb. 26.

He has served as NGI’s COO since June 2023, overseeing both the Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Markets operating companies, as well as Northeast Shared Services’ merchandising and marketing functions.

The overall announcement is “part of the company’s strategic succession plan,” and the board selected Persons “following an internal and external search,” NGI said.

“The 43 years I have spent in this business have been challenging and rewarding beyond measure and, without a doubt,

John Persons (Photo credit: Northeast Grocery)

the recent years spent planning and then bringing NGI to life have been some of the most gratifying,” Curci said in a news release. “I’m delighted that John has been chosen to succeed me. He has been instrumental in our merger success to date, providing the necessary leadership over these past few years to position NGI for success. While John’s strategic mindset is poised to lead our multifaceted business day to day, he also possesses great vision for our path forward.”

NGI says one of Curci’s accomplishments as NGI’s CEO has been to develop a team of seasoned executives across Tops, Price Chopper/Market 32, and Northeast Shared Services (a subsidiary of NGI providing services to both operating companies). That team is “capable of providing experienced leadership and fueling” the internal succession plan. That plan ultimately led to the selection of Persons to succeed Curci, NGI said.

“I am thrilled to lead NGI forward in collaboration with the talented teammates and associates at Northeast Shared Services, Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops who are dedicated to nourishing the communities we serve,” Persons said in the release. “On behalf of all 30,000 of us, I’d like to express gratitude to Frank Curci for his leadership and mentorship over the years and reiterate my commitment to build on the momentum and success that he has fostered.”

Syracuse football adds UNLV to 2024 schedule to replace Army game

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse University football team has added a new nonconference opponent to its 2024 schedule and will travel to a well-known vacation destination for the matchup. Syracuse will play UNLV for the first time in program history when the Orange travel to Allegiant Stadium, near Las Vegas, on Oct. 5, Syracuse Athletics

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Centro announces search for its next CEO

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Centro on Tuesday announced its board of directors is searching for the next CEO of the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority. “This is a time of profound change for our community and a tremendous opportunity for Centro,” Nicholas Laino, chairman of the Authority, said in a news release. “Our search will

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Pathfinder Village names new top executive

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EDMESTON, N.Y. — Karen M. Knavel has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Pathfinder Village, the nonprofit announced. Pathfinder Village is a livable community and service provider to provide people with Down syndrome and other disabilities an independent lifestyle through educational, day services, vocational/pre-vocational, and outreach programs. Knavel, of Willoughby Hills, Ohio,

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EDMESTON, N.Y. — Karen M. Knavel has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Pathfinder Village, the nonprofit announced.

Pathfinder Village is a livable community and service provider to provide people with Down syndrome and other disabilities an independent lifestyle through educational, day services, vocational/pre-vocational, and outreach programs.

Knavel, of Willoughby Hills, Ohio, previously served as the chief executive of New Avenues to Independence in Cleveland and has held leadership roles for more than 25 years at nonprofit agencies serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

“Karen combines a passion for helping and improving the lives of those with disabilities with demonstrated excellence in executive and financial leadership,”Pathfinder Village Board of Directors Chair William F. Streck said in a news release. “Pathfinder Village has been blessed with such leaders, and we welcome her to the Village community to sustain and enhance that history.”

Knavel, 54, is the fourth person to serve in the top–executive role at Pathfinder since it began in 1980. She succeeds Paul C. Landers.

She was hired following a year-long national search among executive-level candidates with expertise in disabilities, health care, housing, staffing, and nonprofit operations. Knavel brings a wealth of strategic, operational, and firsthand experience, having served in varied roles including chief operating officer, director of community relations and housing, staff-development specialist, and supported-living coordinator.

Knavel will work with Landers and Pathfinder Village’s leadership team over the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

Knavel has served on the Ohio Health Care Association as I/DD board chair since 2021 and is on the board of representatives of ANCOR, the national advocacy group for the I/DD community. She also served as a grant reviewer for the Ohio Department of Education and contributed research projects for the Social Security Administration, Columbus Children’s Hospital, retired Judge Linda Rocker, and the late U.S. Representative Steven LaTourette.

She earned a law degree at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Walsh University.

Landers announced his retirement last February, after 15 years of service to the organization. He agreed to stay in the role until his replacement was found and help guide the transition.

Accomplishments under his tenure include the creation of Pathfinder Produce and Pathfinder Village’s adult-day services initiatives to provide job training and work opportunities to adults with I/DD. The organization also increased its service capacitywith the addition of a community health center, several off-campus homes, and the expansion of its west campus. Other achievements include the start of Otsego Academy, Camp Pathfinder, and the Aging Initiative.

NBT Bancorp CEO Watt announces plans to retire in May

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NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. President and CEO John H. Watt, Jr. announced he will retire, effective May 21 of this year. The company’s board of directors, after a 10-month process, approved a succession plan that will promote Scott A. Kingsley, NBT’s current CFO, to succeed Watt as president and CEO. Kingsley will also

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NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. President and CEO John H. Watt, Jr. announced he will retire, effective May 21 of this year.

The company’s board of directors, after a 10-month process, approved a succession plan that will promote Scott A. Kingsley, NBT’s current CFO, to succeed Watt as president and CEO. Kingsley will also be appointed to the Norwich–based banking company’s board of directors when he assumes his new role on May 21, according to an NBT news release.

Watt will continue to serve on the board of directors and be named vice chairman in May. In that capacity, he will provide strategic support to NBT for its semiconductor–chip corridor initiatives. He will also serve as an advisor to the banking company through year’s end.

Watt became president and CEO of NBT Bancorp and its primary subsidiary NBT Bank, N.A., as well as a member of the board, in 2016.

“On behalf of the board of directors, I offer our sincere thanks to John Watt for the vision and energy he has invested in the leadership of the company and for the effective direction he has provided to the NBT team, particularly through the global pandemic,”NBT Board Chairman Martin A. Dietrich said in the release. “We are fortunate to have an aligned executive-management team with strong and experienced leaders like Scott Kingsley, Joe Stagliano, and Annette Burns who are poised to assume these top leadership roles as we move forward with this succession plan in May.”

As part of the plan, the board approved the promotion of Joseph R. Stagliano to president of NBT Bank, effective May 21. He currently serves as NBT’s president of retail community banking and chief information officer.

Annette L. Burns, NBT’s chief accounting officer, will assume the role of CFO on May 21.

Kingsley joined NBT in 2021 and has more than 35 years of experience, including 16 years as a member of the management team at Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU), where he served as CFO and then COO. He started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, before joining the Carlisle Companies, Inc., a publicly traded global manufacturer and distributor, where he served in financial and operational leadership roles. Kingsley is a certified public accountant (CPA) and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting at Clarkson University.

Stagliano joined NBT in 1999 and has more than 30 years of experience in the financial-services industry. While overseeing the company’s operations and retail-banking divisions, he was promoted to chief information officer and joined the executive-management team in 2006. In 2016, he assumed responsibility for retail banking and in 2018, was named president of retail banking. Prior to joining NBT, Stagliano worked atMetLife. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business and public management from SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

Burns joined NBT in 2013 with the company’s acquisition of Alliance Bancorp. A CPA, she has more than 25 years of experience in accounting and finance. She began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. Burns holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from St. Bonaventure University.

NBT Bancorp has nearly $14 billion in total assets and NBT Bank has 152 branches in New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and Connecticut. The holding company also operates EPIC Advisors, Inc., a Rochester–based national benefits-administration firm, and NBT Insurance Agency, LLC, a Norwich–based full-service insurance agency.

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