By Jason Klaiber Though she began participating in its activities later in life than most, Esther Dygert has since become a shining example of athleticism and heart within the Special Olympics organization. A resident of Earlville, a village situated on...
New Americans welcomed to Cazenovia
Cazenovia College together with Cazenovia Welcomes Refugees (CWR) and InterFaith Works will welcome a family from Afghanistan to Cazenovia. The college, CWR and InterFaith Works teamed up to renovate a college-owned building to return the two-story structure back into a...
Guest Commentary: The Importance of Mentorships for Female Empowerment
By Dr. Valerie Senatore When I made my early start in the career world as an air traffic controller, I found it difficult to see a path of growth for myself. Most of my managers and co-workers around me were...
The Future is Bright: Setting Up the Next Generation for Success
By Jennifer Green Over the last 20 years, education costs in the United States have risen to the point where a college education is now the second largest expense a person will have in their lifetime, right behind buying a...
Upstate Cord Blood Bank celebrates 5th anniversary: Mothers delivering cord blood at birth help save lives
The Upstate Cord Blood Bank, the region’s only not-for-profit public cord blood donation center, is dedicated to saving and improving lives through the life-saving gift of cord blood. The term “cord blood” may sound daunting, but it’s actually quite simple....