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KAHSSIA HILLS-DAYS has been appointed director of digital services in the City of Syracuse Office of Analytics, Performance and Innovation. In this role, Hills-Days is

MICHAEL STEVENSON has been appointed assistant director of purchase for the City of Syracuse. He is responsible for overseeing the procurement of all materials, services

MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, has recently hired ERIC FELDSTEIN as the organization’s training coordinator. In this role, he will provide support to MACNY’s growing training
People news: MVHS announces two new employees
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) recently announced the addition of two new employees. Nicole Sardina, a registered nurse, has joined the
People news: Excellus names new director of sales
UTICA, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced it has appointed Andrew Dober director of sales at the health insurer, the largest in Central New York.

Mohawk Valley Health System donates equipment to Utica Zoo
UTICA — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) recently donated medical equipment to the Utica Zoo with the aim of advancing the level of care provided

Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce earns five-star accreditation from U.S. Chamber
UTICA — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has recently awarded five-star accreditation, the highest level available, to the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce. This makes
State comptroller audit finds Town of Guilford in Chenango County did not develop realistic budgets
GUILFORD — A recent audit by the office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli showed the Town of Guilford board failed to develop
McFarland Johnson names director of technology
BINGHAMTON — McFarland Johnson (MJ) recently created the new position of director of technology and promoted Jason Shevrin to fill it. In this post, he
LEAD Council awards $20K in impact grants to North Country nonprofits
WATERTOWN — A mental-health awareness campaign, improved access to swimming lessons, and nutritious foods for a teen culinary program are but three of 11 initiatives