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New York manufacturing index climbs in March
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index rose nine points in March to 22.5. The index fell about five points in February to 13.1,

Crouse Health, CHESS Health using federal grant to address substance-use disorders
The grant funding will help the Syracuse Community Treatment Court and Crouse Health help those with SUD “recover and remain in recovery,” the Syracuse health-care
People news: LeChase Construction hires Thomas as project manager
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — LeChase Construction Services, LLC announced it has hired Chris Thomas as a project manager in its Syracuse office. In this role, he
NexGen lists job descriptions for DeWitt fabrication plant
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Hours after getting approval for an amended tax agreement, NexGen Power Systems began listing job descriptions for positions at its plant in
Report: Most CNY region unemployment rates rise in January compared to a year ago
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, and Binghamton regions inched up in January compared to a year ago. At the same time, the
United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica names Matt CEO
UTICA, N.Y. — Erin Gutierrez Matt has been named the new executive director and CEO of the United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica,

People news: MVHS names Forbes VP of philanthropy
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has appointed John M. Forbes as its VP of philanthropy. In this role, he

CenterState CEO names 15 finalists for Business of the Year awards in five categories
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO has announced the 15 finalists in five categories for its annual Business of the Year honor. CenterState CEO’s Business of
MVHS consolidating outpatient imaging services, affecting 14 employees
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it is consolidating outpatient imaging services, in a move that will cause 14 employees to

MVHS names McCann marketing and communications manager
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has appointed Caitlin McCann as marketing and communications manager. McCann will help develop marketing goals,
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