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People news: MVHS appoints Vassallo VP of operations
UTICA, N.Y. — Sherrie Vassallo is the new VP of operations at Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS), where she will focus on operational and strategic
NBT to acquire Connecticut–based Salisbury Bancorp for $204 million
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) announced Monday that it has agreed to acquire Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAL), of Connecticut, in an
People news: Masonic Medical Research Institute names new assistant professor
UTICA, N.Y. — The Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) recently promoted Chase Kessinger, Ph.D., to assistant professor and added a new lab to the growing
Oneida County hotel-occupancy rate edges up more than 3 percent in October
UTICA , N.Y.— Oneida County’s hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) rose 3.4 percent to 65.2 percent this October compared to
Jefferson County hotel-occupancy rate rose nearly 5 percent in October
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Jefferson County hotels attracted more customers in October than a year ago, continuing the string of business gains seen all year. The
Bassett expands digital medicine offerings with Columbia University to enhance cardiac care
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Medical Center is expanding its digital medicine capabilities to include cardiovascular clinical services through an initiative with Columbia University’s Vagelos College
Employers offering creative perks to attract and retain employees
In the tough tussle for talent, employers are getting more creative in finding benefits and perks to attract and retain employees. The Oneida Indian Nation
Metal Solutions boosts productivity with National Grid grant
UTICA, N.Y. — Metal Solutions Inc., a Utica manufacturer, recently installed a new state-of-the-art powder-coating system at its Broad Street plant that will increase productivity.
Oneida County formally opens Nexus Center sports complex
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County celebrated the grand opening of the $64 million Nexus Center sports complex on Thursday evening. “Today is a landmark day
Regional organizations awarded state tourism-grant funding
CNY Arts, Inc., ICAN, the Town of Massena, and Opera Ithaca are among the organizations receiving state funding through the Market New York program and
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