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Valley Health Services receives Community Foundation grant for food heat-retention system
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network’s Valley Health Services (VHS) in Herkimer received a $7,500 grant from the Wesley and Marion Small Fund at The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties to purchase a Camduction Complete Heat System for hot-meal service at its facility. The system is designed to retain the temperature, quality, and […]

Area technology workforce-development programs receive funding
The New York State Pathways in Technology program received $31.5 million in funding to use toward preparing students for high-skill jobs in technology, manufacturing, health care, and finance. Programs in Onondaga and Oneida counties received funding. The New York State Pathways in Technology Early College High School (NYS P-TECH) Program incorporates an integrated program between

Walsh names new finance commissioner, Smart City manager
About Cannizzaro Cannizzaro has been working for the city since 2020, having started as director of accounting before being appointed deputy commissioner of finance in 2022, Walsh’s office said. “Michael Cannizzaro takes over as finance commissioner with a deep knowledge of Syracuse’s finances and a determination to further strengthen the City’s fiscal condition,” Walsh said

CFCU Community Credit Union names assistant VP of business lending
ITHACA, N.Y. — CFCU Community Credit Union has promoted Margo Korowajczyk to assistant VP, business lending. She oversees the business-loan portfolio and is responsible for analyzing all business-lending documentation, the credit union said in a release. As part of her new role, Korowajczyk will annually obtain and analyze financial statements and current tax returns in

Peoples Security Bank appoints Earley as assistant branch manager in Binghamton office
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Peoples Security Bank & Trust recently announced that it has promoted Duane Earley to assistant branch manager of its Binghamton office. With this new position, Earley will take on a more active role in establishing a team-based culture and developing positive sales growth at the branch, the bank said in a release.

Slocum-Dickson adds weight-loss program
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Slocum-Dickson Medical Group has added a medical weight-loss program to its services. The new program provides diet, fitness, and healthy behavior

Hochul says state has $200 million for DRI, NY Forward programs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — During an appearance in Syracuse on Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that $200 million in funding is available through the state’s two

Le Moyne now offering master’s program previously available at Cazenovia College
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College says it is now offering a two-year, master’s degree program in clinical mental-health counseling. It was originally offered at

Turning Stone to host hiring expo on Aug. 22
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation will hold a hiring expo on Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Turning Stone

People news: Finger Lakes Health names director of diagnostics
GENEVA, N.Y. — Finger Lakes Health announced it has appointed Ronald Woodard as its new director of diagnostics, effective July 10. He is responsible for
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