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The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Onondaga County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending May 11?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

4.2% of citizens unemployed in Madison County in 2021

The unemployment rate in Madison County hit 4.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

Crucial Conversations and Crucial Influence programs return this summer

The Crucial Conversations program, a renowned professional development workshop series for faculty and staff, is set to be offered in person starting later this month. Simultaneously, the Crucial Influence program, designed for leaders, supervisors, and managers by the creators of Crucial Conversations, will also resume this summer.

Syracuse Fire Department honors firefighters in annual awards ceremony

On May 17, 2024, the Syracuse Fire Department held its annual awards and promotion ceremony at the National Veterans Center at Syracuse University. The event honored firefighters for their acts of heroism and bravery in 2023 and recognized those who had been promoted within the last year.

SyracuseCoE begins application process for 2024 Faculty Fellows program

The Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE) has begun accepting applications for its 2024 Faculty Fellows program. The initiative, aimed at sparking new externally sponsored research at Syracuse University and its partner organizations, is seen as a tool to propel economic and workforce development for businesses in New York state.

1 gas station in cities throughout Oswego County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 11

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Oswego County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

26 fewer lawyers with active licenses to practice in Onondaga County in April than previous month

There were 26 fewer active legal licenses in Onondaga County in April compared to the previous month, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

Syracuse University announces $20M investment for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Center

Syracuse University has announced its plans to establish the Syracuse University Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing. This interdisciplinary center will combine expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, manufacturing processes, optimization, and robotics to advance semiconductor manufacturing science. The project will be funded by a $10 million investment from the university and a $10 million grant from Onondaga County.

Syracuse University offers free virtual NSF I-Corps course on semiconductors

Upstate New York is quickly gaining recognition as a national center for semiconductor research and manufacturing, thanks to Micron's announced investment exceeding $100 billion. In light of this development, Syracuse University is offering a free virtual U.S. National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps) regional course aimed at the semiconductor industry. The course, which runs from Monday, June 17 through Wednesday, July 17, targets university and community-based researchers and early-stage startup founders keen on exploring their work's market potential and...

Syracuse wins NYCOM award for expanding equitable broadband access

The City of Syracuse has been selected as a recipient of the New York State Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) Local Government Achievement Award for 2024. This marks the 35th year of the awards program, which recognized Syracuse for its efforts to expand equitable broadband access through its Surge Link™ program.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Onondaga County in week ending May 11

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Onondaga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Engaged Humanities Network hosts inaugural showcase in Downtown Syracuse

Brice Nordquist, founder of the Engaged Humanities Network (EHN), recently welcomed guests to the inaugural EHN Showcase at the Salt City Market in Downtown Syracuse. The event was a celebration of the research and collaborative work undertaken by teams from Syracuse University in partnership with community organizations.

Bill proposed for expanded research into youth suicide prevention

Yesterday, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) and Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, MD (CO-08), introduced the Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act in an effort to address the escalating crisis of youth suicide in America. This bipartisan legislation aims to broaden the National Science Foundation-supported research into suicide prevention by including research on the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on mental health outcomes. This expansion will be facilitated by amending the Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act.

University unveils Plastic Reduction Plan under Climate Action initiative

The University, in collaboration with the Student Association, has unveiled its Plastic Reduction Plan. This initiative is a component of the recently updated Climate Action Plan and signifies one of the sustainability-related goals that the University has pledged to achieve. The plan delineates how the institution aims to significantly decrease the usage of single-use plastics by the 2027-28 academic year.

Syracuse University welcomes six new members to Board of Trustees