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Excellus CEO Booth to retire in May 2021, with CNY market president replacing him
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and its parent company, the Lifetime Healthcare Companies Inc., on Thursday announced that president and CEO Christopher Booth will

OCC announces plans for fall semester
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) on Thursday announced it will resume in-person instruction in the upcoming fall semester with classes beginning Aug. 31.

Cuomo confirms CNY, four other regions will enter phase 4 on Friday
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Central New York, Mohawk Valley, North Country, Southern Tier, and Finger Lakes regions will start phase four of their reopening on

Cuomo says CNY, four other regions are on track to enter phase four of reopening on Friday
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Central New York, Mohawk Valley, North Country, Southern Tier, and Finger Lakes regions are on track to enter phase four

SRC names senior VP of force protection, VP of international operations
In her new role, Wigge will lead the execution, technical development, and growth of significant lifesaving systems for the U.S. military. She will be responsible

Oneida County, Mohawk Valley EDGE announce grant program for microenterprise businesses
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County and Mohawk Valley EDGE announced that they will administer a new micro-grant program to assist existing and startup micro companies.

Utica accounting firms to merge
UTICA, N.Y. — Feldman & Company CPAs, LLP, a Utica–based accounting firm, plans to merge with D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP in a deal that will

Madison County warns of potential COVID-19 exposure at two businesses
CANASTOTA, N.Y. — The Madison County Health Department has confirmed that an employee at the Fastrac at 3388 Seneca Turnpike in Canastota has tested positive
Afraid to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone? Then You Can’t Lead in the Age of COVID
COVID-19 has disrupted the business world, and the “normal” of a few months ago may never return. In this new landscape, how business leaders process and react to new challenges will be crucial. Using critical-thinking skills to make sound business decisions in a complicated, constantly changing world has never been more important. Critical thinking in

Masonic Medical Research Institute promotes Kontaridis to executive director
UTICA, N.Y. — The Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) on Friday announced that Dr. Maria Kontaridis is now serving as its executive director. Kontaridis, who
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