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Children’s Home of Jefferson County names new board members
WATERTOWN — The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC), the largest human-services organization in Northern New York, recently announced the addition of Jesse Roshia and Marc Piche to its board of directors. Roshia’s career began at CHJC, where he dedicated 13 years and advanced from direct-care staff to director of human resources. He then transitioned […]
AAA Western and Central New York acquires Watertown agency
WATERTOWN — AAA Western and Central New York acquired The Jones & Doldo Insurance Agency earlier this summer, consolidating the office into its AAA Watertown Travel & Insurance Center branch at 19472 U.S. Route 11, the organization announced. “We’re excited about this investment in the Watertown community,” AAA Western and Central New York President/CEO Tony
Projects to improve Watertown, Saranac Lake airports begin
HOUNSFIELD — Projects that will modernize both the Watertown International Airport in the town of Hounsfield and the Adirondack Regional Airport near Saranac Lake are underway. Additionally, work is progressing on the expansion of the main terminal and other enhancements at the Ogdensburg International Airport in the town of Oswegatchie in St. Lawrence County. The
Oswego Health promotes chief nursing officer to COO
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has promoted Kathryn (Katie) Pagliaroli to the role of chief operating officer (COO). Pagliaroli currently serves as senior vice president (SVP) and chief nursing officer (CNO). She will retain those titles in her new role, Oswego Health announced. Michael Backus, president and CEO of Oswego Health, served as the organization’s
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
Second phase of Adirondack Rail Trail opens for use
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. — The second phase of the Adirondack Rail Trail from Saranac Lake to Floodwood Road is complete and open ahead of schedule,
Nonprofit conference planned in Canton in mid-September
CANTON, N.Y. — A pair of North Country organizations are hosting the “2024 Non-Profit Conference – Renew, Retain Engage” on Sept. 11 from 8:30 a.m.
Port of Oswego Authority leader to retire at the end of 2024
OSWEGO, N.Y. — William Scriber, executive director and CEO of the Port of Oswego Authority (POA), says he plans to retire on Dec. 31. “It’s been a privilege to have helped guide the Port to new heights of expansion, diversified clients, and greater tonnage over the past five years,” Scriber said in a POA announcement.
Former West Carthage Housing Authority leader sentenced in embezzlement scheme
More than $48,000 in restitution recovered WEST CARTHAGE — The former executive director of the West Carthage Housing Authority (WCHA) has been sentenced to serve five years of probation for a scheme that allowed her to steal more than $48,000 in WCHA funds. The office of New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced the
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