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Children’s Home of Jefferson County appoints Ulberg as medical director
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC) announced it has appointed Dr. Scott Ulberg as its medical director. In this role, he

People news: Lifecare Medical Associates adds family nurse practitioner, Rathbun
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Lifecare Medical Associates announced it has added family nurse practitioner, Samali Rathbun to its staff. Rathbun earned her master’s degree in

Cuomo unveils proposal for Syracuse STEAM school
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed creating an education and workforce training center to meet science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) job

Summit FCU taps COO as its next CEO
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Summit Federal Credit Union (FCU) announced it has chosen Laurie Baker as its next president and CEO, effective Feb. 1. Baker

McFarland Johnson names Festa CEO & Nixon president and chairman
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — McFarland Johnson, Inc. (MJ) of Binghamton has named James Festa CEO and Chad Nixon president and chairman of the company’s board of

Tessy Plastics to expand plant in Elbridge, add 50 jobs
ELBRIDGE, N.Y. — Tessy Plastics Corp. plans to expand one of its manufacturing facilities in Elbridge as part of a $20 million project in which

Syracuse Mets announce Brian Schneider as team manager in 2020
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Mets on Friday announced that Brian Schneider will be the team’s manager in the 2020 season. Schneider — a former

City of Syracuse to choose new leader of Department of NBD
SYRACUSE — The City of Syracuse is working to finish its search for a new commissioner of the City’s Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD). NBD is a provider of housing, human services, and economic-development programs in Syracuse. The previous commissioner, Stephanie Pasquale, took a newly created position with the Allyn Family Foundation as

Aviation company to create 100 new jobs at Griffiss
ROME — Strategic Global Aviation plans to create at least 100 new jobs as it begins operations at Griffiss International Airport in Rome. The company has signed a 5-year, $1.96 million lease to occupy Building 101 at the county-owned airport that was scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr. announced on
New health-insurance mandates for mental health & addiction coverage take effect
Health insurers are facing new mandates for expanded insurance coverage for New Yorkers seeking treatment for mental-health conditions and addiction. In addition to new guidelines for insurers, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued a list of frequently asked questions to help New Yorkers understand their rights under these new requirements,
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