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Carpenters’ union recruiting women for pre-apprenticeships
ALBANY, N.Y. — The North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC) has started its annual recruitment of women to establish a career in carpentry,

Ithaca College’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance names new dean
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College has named Steve TenEyck as the new dean of its School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, effective March 1. He had served the past year as the school’s co-interim dean and for two years prior as associate dean, the college said. As dean, TenEyck will have budget and academic oversight

MVHS and unions reach agreement to extend contract
UTICA, N.Y. — The United Food and Commercial Workers, District Union Local One (UFCW) and Communication Workers of America, District One Local 1126 (CWA) voted

First Source Federal Credit Union names chief financial/chief risk officer
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — First Source Federal Credit Union has recently appointed Pamela Goodison as chief financial/chief risk officer. Goodison joined First Source in 2019 as chief financial officer and previously served on the credit union’s board of directors for five years. She oversees all finance and accounting activities, the credit union’s compliance program, enterprise

Application window now open for 7th round of Grow-NY agribusiness competition
ITHACA, N.Y. — Empire State Development (ESD) says it’s now accepting applications for the 7th round of the Grow-NY food, beverage and agriculture business competition.

MVHS and Slocum-Dickson partner on sharing medical information
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) and Slocum-Dickson Medical Group (SDMG) have announced a partnership that will allow shared access to medical information

First group of 90 earns semiconductor certificates in program at SU’s IVMF
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A group of 90 transitioning servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses have earned certificates of completion in semiconductors through a program at Syracuse

Commerce Chenango launches workforce-development initiatives
NORWICH, N.Y. — Commerce Chenango, which serves as the chamber of commerce, tourism, and economic development entity for Chenango County, is working on a number of initiatives designed to encourage growth in the county with a focus on the visitor economy, workforce development, leadership, and more. With Chenango County serving as home base to a

SUNY Oswego President Nwosu named to CNY Regional Economic Development Council
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul has named SUNY Oswego President Peter Nwosu to the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council. As a member of the Council, Nwosu will collaborate with a group of business leaders, community stakeholders, educators, and policymakers to shape the region’s economic future. The appointment recognizes the “vital economic role”

Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded record amount last year
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded more than $15.7 million in grants, scholarships, and emergency relief funds in 2024,
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