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People news: Herkimer College names new assistant professor and academic coordinator
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College has appointed Shawna R. Marmet as assistant professor of physical-therapy assistant and academic coordinator of clinical education. Marmet,
Village of Lowville to apply again for DRI funding
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — The Village of Lowville is hoping the fourth time’s the charm in applying to win $10 million in state funding to help
People news: MMRI names new marketing and communications director
UTICA, N.Y. — Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) recently appointed Millie Occhionero as its director of marketing and communications. In this role, she will design
Friends of the Zoo appoints new executive chef
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo recently announced it has promoted Allison Walts from sous chef to executive chef of Catering
Short lane reduction on Onondaga Lake Parkway near low railway bridge begins Tuesday
SALINA, N.Y. — A portion of the Onondaga Lake Parkway (State Route 370) in the town of Salina on Tuesday will be reduced to one
SUNY union ratifies new contract with New York State
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced the ratification of a four-year labor agreement with United University Professions (UUP), which includes more than
People news: Herkimer College appoints new assistant professor
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced it has appointed Lynn Kattato, of Frankfort, as assistant professor of business. Kattato has served as an
Nonprofits can apply for Excellus HEIA funding until Sept. 14
Regional nonprofits have until the end of the day on Sept. 14 to apply for 2023 Health Equity Innovation Award (HEIA) funding from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. The awards help pay for health and wellness programs that address racial and ethnic health disparities in upstate New York. Nonprofits can apply for funding up to $30,000, Excellus
MVHS reaccredited as HeartCARE Center: National Distinction of Excellence
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has received reaccreditation as a HeartCARE Center: National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of Cardiology (ACC). MVHS stipulated that it was the first health-care organization in the state to earn the accreditation and one of the first nationally to achieve the honor. Accreditation
Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties offers $5,000 grants to women in business
UTICA, N.Y. — The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, in cooperation with Baird Private Wealth Management and the Griffiss Institute, is sponsoring four $5,000 grants to women in business in Herkimer and Oneida counties. The businesses must be at least 51 percent women-owned and in existence for at least one year. “We are
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