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People news: Oswego Health names Morse director of ICU and respiratory therapy
Morse started working at Oswego Health in 2010 as a registered nurse (RN) in the ICU in 2010. There, she spent nine years caring for

Tompkins Cortland Community College awarded funding for micro-credentials, job training
DRYDEN, N.Y. — Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) in Dryden will use a funding award of $150,000 to develop micro-credentials and for training to fill

Five Star Bank parent names Harting to board of directors
WARSAW, N.Y. — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISI), parent of Five Star Bank, recently announced the appointment of Bruce W. Harting as a new independent member of its board of directors. Harting’s appointment increases the size of the banking company’s board to 12 members, 11 of whom are independent. He is the sixth board member

Small research center makes a big impact on worker safety
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety, a part of the Bassett Healthcare Network, has a mission to improve agricultural and rural health through consulting, research, education, and outreach. Efforts and initiatives include providing respirator-fit test services, holding farm-safety trainings, CPR training, chainsaw/logging safety training, a personal protective equipment program, and

SLU, Cornell Law School team up on early admission program
St. Lawrence University (SLU) says it’s partnering with the law school at Cornell University on a law early admission program (LEAP). The program will enable high-achieving undergraduates to attain their undergraduate and law degrees in six years instead of the traditional seven, St. Lawrence University said in a Sept. 9 announcement. “We are excited to

HUNT Real Estate ERA adds Rome agency to its roster
ROME, N.Y. — Flagstone Real Estate, Inc., is now part of HUNT Real Estate ERA as HUNT continues to expand its presence across the state.

State trooper arrested for merchandise switcheroo at Watertown Walmart store
SACKETS HARBOR, N.Y. — The New York State Police announced they have charged a trooper with one count of falsifying business records, a felony, and

People news: Gilroy joins Adirondack Bank as commercial banking VP
UTICA, N.Y. — Adirondack Bank announced it has appointed Ryan Gilroy as its new VP of commercial banking. Gilroy brings diverse experience in financial services,

Ithaca College to launch occupational therapy doctoral degree program
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College says it is accepting applications for a new six-year, undergraduate-plus-doctoral degree program in occupational therapy. It will be the school’s

Tioga Chamber hosts fundraising and awards event on Sept. 24
NICHOLS, N.Y. — The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural fundraising event and awards ceremony, the Chamber Stakes Awards, on Sept. 24
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