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Bassett names Swinko new corporate CFO
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network announced it has appointed Paul G. Swinko as corporate chief financial officer at Bassett Healthcare Network and VP of

St. Joseph’s Health Cardiovascular Institute opens office at Oneida Health
St. Joseph’s Health is leasing office space from Oneida Health for its new cardiology practice and plans to expand coverage there “over the coming months.”

People news: Luker joins Fust Charles Chambers as principal in tax department
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Fust Charles Chambers LLP, a certified public accounting firm based in Syracuse, announced it has added Mary Ellen Luker as a principal

Syracuse University board of trustees selects vice chair Walters as next chairperson
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The board of trustees of Syracuse University has unanimously elected Kathleen Walters as its next chairperson, the first woman to hold the

MVHS, Upstate Cancer Center team up for radiation-oncology services Dec. 1
MVHS describes the Upstate Cancer Center as a “comprehensive resource” for cancer care that will supplement the services currently offered at the MVHS Cancer Center.

Court accepts Tops Markets’ restructuring plan
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — Tops Markets, LLC on Thursday announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York confirmed the company’s

Mohawk Valley Health System introduces new president and CEO
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has appointed Darlene Stromstad as the next president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2019. She’ll replace
Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs owner names Otto president and GM
The owner of both Tioga Downs Casino Resort and Vernon Downs Casino Hotel has promoted Charlie Otto to president and general manager of both gaming

Lifetime Benefit Solutions names Florack president
Florack succeeds Tom Cauthorn, who retired earlier this year, the company said in a Wednesday news release. Lifetime Benefit Solutions is an affiliate of the

Syracuse University appoints search committee for next iSchool dean
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Monday announced the formation of a search committee for the next dean of the School of Information Studies (iSchool).
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