Local stars take part in hoops fest

By Phil BlacKwell

In what’s turned into a midsummer tradition, a group of top area high school boys and girls basketball players represented the Central region at the Basketball Coaches Association of New York Summer Hoops Festival.

Held in Johnson City, near Binghamton, the event draws teams from across New York State for a threeday tournament that includes four round-robin games, semifinals and finals, along with 3-point and dunk contests.

booths and discuss a range of topics and issues.

Aug. 2 also saw Micron hold the inaugural gathering of the Micron Community Engagement Committee a the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central.

The committee met for the first time to discuss the community priorities document and conducted small group discussions.

Also on Aug. 2 at the North Area Family YMCA a gathering was held to share an update on Micron’s commitment to early childhood development and daycare.

According to a press release from Micron, the company believes having accessible, affordable and high-quality early childcare options is vital to attracting and retaining talented employees.

Joined by local leaders, Micron discussed the company’s initial exploration of these options in Central New York.