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Guthrie Cortland Medical Center to begin emergency-department renovation project
CORTLAND, N.Y. — Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (GCMC) says it’s beginning a long-awaited, $7.2 million emergency-department (ED) renovation project. Some internal work has been underway for the past two weeks, but the public-facing portion of the 18-month project begins on Sept. 23. The project includes multiple phases. The facility’s ambulance bay will be redesigned with […]
Port of Oswego signs agreement with International Longshoremen’s Association
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Port of Oswego has signed a contract with the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) that’s in effect through December 2028. “Signing this
Nonprofits can apply for Excellus Health Equity Innovation Awards
DeWITT, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is accepting applications for its 2024 Health Equity Innovation Awards. The award grants provide funding to community-based organizations to
Syracuse Fire Department awarded nearly $7.6 million to hire up to 20 new firefighters
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Fire Department will use a federal grant of nearly $7.6 million to hire up to 20 new firefighters. The FEMA grant is the largest the department has ever been awarded, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D–N.Y.) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) said in their Thursday announcement. The funding
Broome County breaks ground on crime victim memorial in Endicott
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Broome County broke ground on Wednesday, Sept. 4 on the Crime Victims Memorial at Roundtop Park in Endicott. The project was spearheaded by Schyler Savage, who lost his mother to an act of crime and sought, through his Eagle Scout service project, to create a space where the community can honor those
Lupus organization awards $200K in research funding to MMRI
UTICA — Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) recently received word that three previously supported systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) research projects would receive an additional $50,000 each in funding this year from The Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (LADA). LADA also awarded an additional $50,000 for one new project focused on lupus nephritis, bringing the
Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY completes fourth-floor expansion project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York (RMHC of CNY) on Thursday announced the completion of its $1.1 million expansion of
Tompkins County Chamber announces leadership change
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) President/CEO Jennifer Tavares is leaving the organization after more than a decade to take on a new role, she announced in an email. “This role has provided so many opportunities to do inspiring and exciting work alongside our members and the
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center unveils new gym and recreation area
UTICA, N.Y. — An $8.5 million addition to the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center in Utica is complete, the New York State Office of Mental Health
Believe Bowl set for Sept. 6 at Utica University
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University will kick off this year’s football season with the 7th annual Believe Bowl on Friday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.
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