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Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine arrives at Upstate University Hospital
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 arrived at Upstate University Hospital on Tuesday morning. Upstate vaccinated the first hospital workers at midday in front of

Unshackle Upstate appoints Wilcox as new executive director
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Unshackle Upstate announced Tuesday that its executive board has chosen Justin Wilcox to be its new executive director. Unshackle Upstate describes itself

Oneida Indian Nation hospitality recruitment continues, target area expanded
Word of the recruitment campaign followed Disney’s announcement of mass layoffs of hospitality workers in Orlando. In addition to adding New York City and Atlantic

Oneida County appoints new director of health
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr. on Monday announced the appointment of Daniel Gilmore as the county’s new director of health. He

Rome Memorial Hospital seeks retired health-care workers for help with virus patients
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Memorial Hospital (RMH) is encouraging retired health-care professionals who are interested in rejoining the workforce “temporarily” to contact its human-resources (HR)

Store manager arrested for grand larceny and falsely reporting robbery
WILLIAMSTOWN, N.Y. — New York State Police in Pulaski announced they have arrested the manager of a Family Dollar store in Williamstown for stealing cash

Cryomech completes construction, relocation to new DeWitt facility
The firm held its groundbreaking ceremony at the 14-acre construction site in early October 2019. Empire State Development (ESD) assisted the expansion with a $600,000

Katko named to serve as ranking member on House Committee on Homeland Security
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — U.S. Representative John Katko (R–Camillus) will serve as ranking member on the House Committee on Homeland Security. In this role, Katko will

Syracuse Tech Garden under new leadership after Clonan departure from CenterState CEO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Technology Garden is now under new leadership that includes four members of CenterState CEO’s existing staff. That’s according to a

Girl Scouts seeking help from businesses, organizations for 2021 drive-thru cookie sales
CICERO, N.Y. — As the pandemic continues, the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways (GSNYPENN) Council is looking for help from regional businesses and community organizations
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