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NYISO appoints Markham as VP of operations
RENSSELAER, N.Y. — The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), a not-for-profit corporation responsible for operating the state’s bulk-electricity grid, recently promoted Aaron Markham to VP of operations, effective March 1. In this role, Markham leads the operations team, responsible for maintaining the reliability and efficiency of the wholesale energy markets and bulk-electric system. He […]
Przyklek named director of DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos in January named Captain Karen Przyklek as the director of DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement (DLE). She is the division’s first-ever woman director. Przyklek’s promotion follows a successful 26-year career with DLE, during which “she played a vital role investigating environmental crimes, assisting the public, and
$25M program could train workers in N.Y. for clean-energy jobs
The state is seeking a $25 million federal grant to train New Yorkers for new clean-energy job opportunities. Those targeted would include displaced workers in the fossil-fuel sector and members of “disadvantaged communities,” per a Feb. 17 news release. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the $25 million statewide federal-grant proposal. It has the support of NYSERDA, the
House-approved spending bill includes funding for CNY projects, Katko announces
Ten Central New York projects are among those funded in the fiscal year 2022 spending plan that the U.S. House of Representatives approved on Wednesday.
MVHS to close COVID vaccine and testing sites
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System will close both its COVID-19 vaccination POD in the MVHS Burrstone House, 17110 Burrstone Road, and its testing
Oneida County announces internship program linking soldiers to sheriff’s office jobs
ORISKANY, N.Y. — Oneida County has announced a new program that will provide U.S. Army soldiers with internships that can lead to full-time jobs with
People news: Community Foundation hires program manager
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Community Foundation announced it has hired Colby Cyrus as program manager. In this role, Cyrus will assist with
Community Memorial hires Bernard as VP of nursing and clinical services
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Community Memorial Hospital recently hired Heather Bernard as its new VP of nursing and clinical services following the retirement of Diane Chase.
Density formally opens manufacturing facility in downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Density, Inc., a tenant of the Syracuse Tech Garden, on Tuesday opened its new 21,000-square-foot manufacturing facility inside the Whitlock building at
Upstate Foundation wins funding to train doctors to diagnose, treat mental-health issues
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University will use a $100,000 grant to train primary-care physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of mental-health issues. The Patrick
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