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Herkimer College to keep a lid on tuition, other costs for a fourth year
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced that the tuition, housing, and fees it charges students will again remain unchanged this next academic year. This is the fourth straight year the college has kept full-time tuition at $2,558 per semester and part-time tuition at $189 per credit hour, the college said in a news […]
MVHS announces 11 residency-program graduates
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) celebrated the graduation of 11 doctors from its Family Medicine Residency Program on June 28, bringing the total number of family physicians completing the three-year, postdoctoral training program to 338. The physicians were trained and provided care at Wynn Hospital, Sister Rose Vincent Family Medical Center, Women’s
Naturally Lewis accepting applications for $100K Building Business Fund grant program
Vitagliano named Utica market president at Excellus
UTICA, N.Y. — Antonio Vitagliano is the new regional president of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s Utica market, the nonprofit health insurer recently announced. With the promotion, Vitagliano is expanding his current role as senior VP of provider network engagement. “Over his 30-plus-year career at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Tony has built strong relationships with providers, members, employers,
Most CNY sub-regions add jobs in May compared to a year prior
The Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown– Fort Drum, Binghamton, and Elmira sub-regions of Central New York all gained jobs between May 2023 and this past May, with growth ranging from 1.3 percent to 2.5 percent. Bucking the trend, the Ithaca region had no change in jobs in the same period. That’s according to the latest monthly employment
AI in the workplace offers rewards and risks
Local cybersecurity experts are optimistic about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in workplace applications, seeing it as a powerful tool for enhancing efficiency and security. They believe AI can streamline processes, detect anomalies, and respond to threats faster than traditional methods. However, these experts caution that businesses must approach AI implementation thoughtfully and strategically
Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse tech hub wins $40 million for semiconductor-manufacturing activity
DeWITT, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D–N.Y.) on Tuesday announced a $40 million federal award for the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse tech hub, known officially as the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub. The millions in federal funding are meant to “further position Upstate [New York] as a semiconductor center for the world,” Schumer’s office said
Rome Area Chamber names new executive director
ROME, N.Y. — Bruce Hairston will serve as the next executive director of the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce, effective July 29, the organization announced.
Sessler acquires O’Rourke construction division
OWEGO, N.Y. — A Wayne County–based environmental contracting-services company has acquired the construction division of O’Rourke Inc., giving it a branch location in Owego. Sessler Environmental Services (SES), which provides services including abatement, environmental remediation, interior demolition, concrete saw cutting and removal, industrial cleaning, and environmental-investigation services, announced the news in a recent release. “We
Syracuse men’s basketball creates new general manager position
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) has hired a former scout for the New York Knicks to serve in the newly created role of general manager of the men’s basketball program. Alex Kline, who graduated from SU in 2016, joins the Syracuse staff after four years as a scout with the Knicks NBA team, per
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