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Startup fund Upstate Biotech Ventures now has $10 million
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Biotech Ventures (UBV), Upstate Medical University’s startup biotech fund, now has significantly more funding than it did when UBV was announced in July 2024. SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr. on July 16 announced a $4 million increase in the startup biotech fund for a total $10 million investment. Empire State Development […]
Students learn about sports-medicine careers at Guthrie event
DICKINSON, N.Y. — Nearly 40 students from area high schools learned about professions in sports medicine and received hands-on experience during a July 18 event hosted by Guthrie Sports Medicine. The inaugural “Game Plan: Careers in Sports Medicine” provided instruction for 39 students in an interactive career day at SUNY Broome Community College, near Binghamton
Smith Brothers Insurance acquires Ithaca firm
ITHACA, N.Y. — Smith Brothers Insurance, LLC, a Connecticut–based firm with offices in Owego, Vestal, Waverly, and Albany, has acquired Moscato & Associates of Ithaca,
Upstate Medical University’s Weiskotten Hall set for renovation work
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University says a renovation project is planned for its academic building, Weiskotten Hall. Upstate expects construction will begin this week,
A Moment of Momentum: Building the Future of the Mohawk Valley
As we advance into the second half of 2025, our region finds itself at a pivotal moment, characterized by both challenges and opportunities. At Mohawk Valley EDGE, we are working with urgency and optimism to ensure that our region not only navigates at this moment but also emerges stronger, more resilient, and more inclusive than
Rome Health’s capital project continues after opening of new ICU, surgical center
ROME — Rome Health has completed two components of its capital project with its new, 9-bed intensive-care unit (ICU) and the opening of the new Kaplan Center for Surgical Services. The new surgery center opened ahead of schedule, following final approval from the New York State Department of Health (DOH) on July 3. Rome Health
St. Luke’s reuse plans slowly but surely moving foward
NEW HARTFORD — It’s been almost two years since St. Luke’s Hospital closed and the new Wynn Hospital opened. While people may be wondering what is to become of the former hospital’s campus, government and economic-development officials are still hard at work figuring out those next steps. Dubbed Reimagine St. Luke’s, the project is a
Retiring leader reflects on MVHS tenure
UTICA — The main thing that drew Darlene Stromstad to Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) as its new CEO seven years ago is also one of the accomplishments she’s most proud of from her time leading the regional health system with about $650 million in annual revenue and more than 3,000 full-time employees. That signature
Jazz at Beeches Manor to benefit Nascentia Neighborhood capital campaign
ROME — Nascentia Health says it has scheduled an exciting community event called Jazz at Beeches Manor for Aug. 10 with an all-day lineup of jazz performances, free of charge, from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 7900 Turin Road in Rome. It benefits the Nascentia Neighborhood capital campaign, which supports the renovation of the
Herkimer College launches projects to upgrade athletic facilities
HERKIMER — Herkimer County Community College recently announced it has formally broken ground on a series of projects to transform the college’s athletic facilities to elevate the experience for student athletes, officials, and fans. The project will modernize existing spaces, enhance accessibility, and create “top-tier” competition venues with an expected completion by the end of
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