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People news: Herkimer College names Bowman assistant professor
UTICA, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced it has appointed Alesha L. Bowman as an assistant professor of fashion buying and merchandising. Bowman previously

The funding seeks to help several nonprofit organizations in Central New York to support workforce development and community initiatives. These grants are part of KeyBank’s

Bassett adds robotic-assisted weight-loss surgery to offerings
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network has expanded its services to include technologically advanced robotic-assisted Roux-en-Y gastric-bypass surgery as a weight-loss surgery option. Dr. Joon Shim, attending surgeon and program director of the general-surgery residency program, recently performed Bassett’s first surgery of this type. “Robotic-assisted surgery is a tool that enables surgeons to make even

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute announces new board chair, trustee
UTICA, N.Y. — F.X. Matt III is the new board chair of the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, and the board also welcomed Laura Tansey Wetzel of Cooperstown as a new board trustee. Matt has served on the board for several terms since 2007. He previously served as board chair from 2013-2016 and has worked closely with

New CEO starts duties at St. Camillus, Integrity Home Care
GEDDES — A leadership transition is underway at St. Camillus, a nursing and rehabilitation facility, and Integrity Home Care Services in the town of Geddes. The nonprofit on Jan. 16 announced Michael Schafer is now serving as president and CEO. Schafer, who started in his position on Dec. 16, previously served as VP for the

CNY ATD announces 2023 leadership team
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CNY ATD, the local affiliate chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD), recently announced its 2023 leadership team. The following local professionals are filling the following officer positions: • President — Christy Rohmer, NYSERNet • President Elect — Erin Cunia, National Grid • VP, CNY BEST — Jim D’Agostino, TDO — Train, Develop, Optimize

MVCC Center for Leadership Excellence accepting applications for two programs
UTICA, N.Y. — The Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE) at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) is recruiting participants for two of its professional leadership-development programs

Guthrie Cortland rehabilitation services relocated inside Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
CORTLAND, N.Y. — Guthrie Cortland rehabilitation services are now operating on the first floor of Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. The health-care organization made the move

Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital moves to Crouse Medical Center in DeWitt
DeWITT, N.Y. — Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital has relocated its operations to a newly created space within the Crouse Medical Center at

MVHS taps Khan to lead new transitional-year residency program
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has named Afsar Khan, M.D., as program director of the new Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Transitional Year
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