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People news: VIP Structures adds Hernandez to HR staff
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — VIP Structures announced that Cynthia Hernandez, of Camillus, has recently joined the company as VP of organizational development. She will also serve

Leahy Scott said in a news release that Gregory Jones, 42, of Utica, pleaded guilty Monday in court to a charge of criminal possession of
Tompkins County Chamber announces 2018 on-the-job training grants are available
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce again plans to offer on-the-job (OJT) training grants to businesses and nonprofit organizations in Tompkins County.

People news: Meszler joins Preferred Mutual
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — Duane Meszler has joined Preferred Mutual as a personal lines underwriting manager, the Norwich–based insurer announced. He will be responsible for

People news: MVHS appoints Grubner as talent-acquisition specialist
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has hired Cori Grubner as a talent-acquisition specialist. In this position, she is responsible

People news: Thomas appointed to OCRRA board of directors
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) announced that Jerusha Thomas of Syracuse was recently appointed to its board of directors. Thomas

DeWIT, N.Y. — NexGen Power Systems of California is liable for millions of dollars in “clawbacks,” if it doesn’t create the jobs it has promised,

Shatraw named CEO of Utica First Insurance
ORISKANY, N.Y. — Scott A. Shatraw, former senior VP and CFO of Utica First Insurance Company, became president and CEO on Jan. 1, the Oriskany–based

SUNY appoints officer-in-charge at Empire State College
ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson has appointed Mitchell Nesler as officer-in-charge of SUNY Empire State College. He currently serves as VP of decision

Cazenovia College selects Syracuse Deputy Mayor Owens as commencement speaker
CAZENOVIA, N.Y. — Cazenovia College announced that Syracuse Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens will deliver the commencement address at the college’s 193rd graduation ceremony on May
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