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People news: Morrisville State College names new director of Norwich campus
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — Morrisville State College on Thursday announced it has named Jason Zbock as the executive director of its Norwich campus. Zbock, who will
People news: MVHS names Lynch as VP/CIO
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has announced John Lynch as its new vice president and chief information officer. Mohawk Valley Health System
Unshackle Upstate leader to headline Commerce Chenango legislative luncheon on Aug. 20
NORWICH, N.Y. — On Aug. 20, Commerce Chenango will host a legislative luncheon, featuring keynote speaker Brian Sampson, executive director of Unshackle Upstate. The event
Faxton St. Luke’s to dedicate radiation-oncology department in cancer center
UTICA, N.Y. — Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (FSLH) of Utica will formally open the F.E. Romano family radiation-oncology department in the facility’s regional cancer center
CNY Philanthropy Center to add two tenants
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Community Foundation announced it plans to add two new tenants at its Central New York Philanthropy Center facility
USDA provides loan, awards grant funding to Volney for water-main project
VOLNEY, N.Y. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the town of Volney in Oswego County a grant and a loan to build
FAA authorizes NUAIR Alliance, Griffiss to conduct drone testing
ROME, N.Y. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has authorized (NUAIR Alliance) and Griffiss International Airport in Rome to conduct testing of drones, or unmanned-aircraft
FAA awards grant funding to five upstate regional airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Aviation Administration recently awarded five regional airports grant funding for upgrades at each facility. The USDOT on July 31 awarded the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority a grant of $315,000. The Airport Authority will use the funding to acquire land-easement access to properties in close proximity to the airport
PPI survey shows trends in nonprofit employee-benefit plans
PPI Benefit Solutions says its fourth annual Nonprofit Employee Benefits Study reveals that despite challenges, private nonprofit employers remain committed to delivering health and welfare benefits to their employees but are seeking solutions to help manage costs and improve employee engagement. PPI Benefit Solutions (PPI), a provider of benefits-administration technology and services with more than
Organization tackles literacy issues in Mohawk Valley
UTICA — Imagine not knowing how to read. It’s probably more common than you think. In Herkimer and Oneida counties, nearly half of the residents suffer from low literacy skills, a fact that severely limits future growth and prosperity, according to the Literacy Coalition of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. The National Center for Education Statistics
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