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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
Cazenovia to use $160K in federal funding for planning after closure of Cazenovia College
CAZENOVIA, N.Y. — The Village of Cazenovia will use a federal grant of $166,000 to help in planning following the recent closure of Cazenovia College.
People news: AmeriCU names new manager for Yorkville branch
YORKVILLE, N.Y. — Maryann Busch has joined AmeriCU Credit Union as financial center manager of its Commercial Drive office in Yorkville, the credit union announced.
Utica Urban Renewal Agency approves sale of Kennedy Parking Garage to MVHS
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica’s Urban Renewal Agency has unanimously approved the sale of the city’s Kennedy Parking Garage to Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) for
Firms from New York among 20 finalists in this year’s Grow-NY competition
Businesses from Ithaca, Buffalo, Geneva, Poughkeepsie, and three from New York City are among the 20 finalists in the fifth year of the Grow-NY competition.
Oneida County rolls out age-friendly business designation
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County is partnering with 50 Forward Mohawk Valley on an age-friendly business initiative to encourage local businesses to employ practices that
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