Mellon Foundation awards St. Lawrence University $150K for public-health program
CANTON, N.Y. — St. Lawrence University will use grant funding of $150,000 over the next two years to support a program focused on public health. Read More
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Citizens Bank rolls out new digital lending service
Citizens Bank, a top 10 bank in the Utica–Rome and Syracuse markets, has launched a new digital lending capability that it says will make it easier for small-business customers to apply and receive approvals for loans. Read More
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Crouse Health receives $250K grant to help prevent preterm births
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Care Collaborative (CNYCC) has awarded Crouse Health a grant of $250,000 to help prevent pre-term births. Read More
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Masonic Medical Research Lab names Kontaridis new director of research
UTICA, N.Y. — The Masonic Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL) announced it has appointed Maria Kontaridis, Ph.D. to be its new director of research. Read More
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The Indigo Tree gift shop to hold grand opening in New Hartford on Wednesday
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — The gift shop The Indigo Tree will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. to formally celebrate its new location in the New Hartford Shopping Center. Read More
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Upstate Medical University College of Nursing will use a federal grant to increase the number of family psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (FPMHNP) in rural communities and in “medically underserved” communities, “such as Syracuse.” Read More
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ConMed CFO Pomilio to retire, firm’s Q3 profit dips
UTICA, N.Y. — ConMed Corp. CFO Luke Pomilio plans to retire after more than two decades with the Utica–based surgical-device maker. Read More
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Brown steps down as president of Bassett Medical Center, will remain Bassett Network CEO
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Dr. Vance Brown on Friday announced he is stepping down as president of Bassett Medical Center (BMC), but will remain CEO of Bassett Healthcare Network (BHN). Read More
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Rome Memorial Hospital names West new director of Emergency Department
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Memorial Hospital announced it has appointed Kelly West, R.N., director of its Emergency Department. Read More
Opinion
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OPINION: Presidents get blamed for recessions on their watch If anything has a knack of making presidents in otherwise commanding positions into one-term presidents, it is recessions of the U.S. economy. Read More
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OPINION: Democracy should improve the lives of people We Americans tend to think it’s self-evident that our system of government is superior. We value the freedom, independence, and individual rights that are part of our democratic system. Read More
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OPINION: State Budget has Inadequate Funding for Essential Local Roads Every day, New Yorkers rely on local roads, bridges, and culverts to get to work, go to school, run their errands and enjoy our state’s many great recreational destinations. Read More
Business Mentors
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Ask Rusty: What’s the Best Way to Start Receiving My Survivor Benefit? Dear Rusty: When one becomes a widow/widower, what is the most efficient way to start receiving the deceased’s monthly Social Security. Read More
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VIEWPOINT: NYS Pay-Transparency Law Amendments Signed into Law On March 3, 2023, a bill (https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2023/S1326) amending the New York State pay-transparency law was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul. It reflects changes that the governor requested in exchange for her approval of the law in December 2022. Read More
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VIEWPOINT: 6 best practices for evaluating creative project proposals The meeting is about to begin. The creative team has spent days, weeks — maybe even months — massaging their concepts, tactics, and messaging into the perfect presentation. Read More
People on the Move
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Adirondack Bank RICHARD (DICK) HOOPER has been promoted to VP of purchasing and facilities at Adirondack Bank. Read More
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Bates Troy Healthcare Linen Binghamton–based Bates Troy Healthcare Linen has added BRYAN GOODMAN as a health-care customer-service representative, managing the Southern Tier, Central New York, and Northeast Pennsylvania markets. Read More