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ESD extends application deadline for COVID capital costs tax-credit program to Sept. 30
Empire State Development (ESD) on Monday said it has extended the application deadline for its $250 million COVID-19 capital costs tax-credit program to Sept. 30.

Rome Health drops vaccine mandate for employees
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Health no longer requires vaccination for COVID-19 as a condition of employment and will begin inviting back employees that left due

Six-county virtual job fair set for June 7
UTICA, N.Y. — The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties’ Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness grant project will host a virtual job

Upstate Medical University formally opens Nappi Wellness Institute
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University on Friday formally opened the Nappi Wellness Institute located across East Adams Street from the Upstate Cancer Center. The

AmeriCU launches virtual financial center for members
ROME, N.Y. — AmericCU Credit Union has launched its new virtual financial center, providing members the means to efficiently manage their finances from anywhere. The

FLH College of Nursing and Health Sciences graduates 56 in its 14th class
GENEVA, N.Y. — The 14th class of Finger Lakes Health (FLH) College of Nursing and Health Sciences included 56 students who were pinned and graduated

Lesko Financial Services adds Barber as financial advisor
VESTAL — Lesko Financial Services, Inc. recently announced that RJ Barber has joined the firm as a financial advisor. Barber comes to Lesko Financial after 15 years with Visions Investment Services, where he led the Barber Porter Group. “RJ Barber is a prominent, local wealth management advisor, bringing more than 20 years of experience in

Oneida Health searches for next president and CEO; interim CEO named
Oneida Health says CFO Jeremiah Sweet will be serving as its interim president and CEO, effective Thursday. Sweet will retain his authority as CFO during

Boyce Thompson Institute appoints its first female president
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) has announced the appointment of Dr. Silvia Restrepo as the research institution’s ninth and first female president.

Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund awards nearly $75,000 in grants
“Often, these grants help organizations fund special projects and needs beyond basic operations,” Hamilton President David Wippman said in a press release. The Clinton Central
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