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People news: Oswego Health adds general surgeon
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health announced that Dr. Ryan M. Walker, general surgeon, has joined the health system, to provide care at its Center for

Hamilton College President Wippman to retire in June 2024
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College President David Wippman on Tuesday announced that he will retire on June 30, 2024, after completing eight years leading the

St. Elizabeth College of Nursing graduates 53 nurses in latest class
UTICA, N.Y. — St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) in Utica graduated 53 new nurses during a ceremony held May 13. SECON held its 117th

People news: Emmons named Fulton CDA executive director
FULTON, N.Y. — Nathan Emmons was recently appointed executive director of the Fulton Community Development Agency (CDA), Fulton Mayor Deana Michaels announced. Emmons, who had

Helio Health removes interim tag from agency president and CEO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based Helio Health, Inc. is naming Kathleen Gaffney-Babb as the agency’s new president and CEO. At the same time, the Syracuse native

Hochul announces the 13th round of the regional economic-development council initiative
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State has started the 13th round of the regional economic development council (REDC) initiative. This round includes core capital grant

People news: Fulton Savings Bank hires Roman as chief lending officer
FULTON, N.Y. — Fulton Savings Bank announced it has appointed Thomas W. Roman as senior VP and chief lending officer. He started in his new

Schumer announces that $500 million in grants is available in regional tech-hub contest
The first phase of the regional technology and innovation hub (tech hubs) program is underway, providing a chance for upstate New York communities to pursue

Hamilton College fundraising campaign reaches $400 million goal
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College announced that it has reached its fundraising goal of $400 million for its “Because Hamilton” campaign, with several weeks remaining
Herkimer County Community College board elects new officers
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College’s board of trustees elected officers for 2023-2024 at its April 18 meeting. Michael Stalteri of Herkimer was elected chair, Daniel Reardon of Little Falls was voted vice chair, and Joan Prymas of Ilion was elected secretary. Stalteri, who serves as principal of the Frankfort-Schuyler High School and middle
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