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People news: Loretto names new medical director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Loretto Health & Rehabilitation announced it has appointed Dr. Christopher Black as its new medical director. He has worked for Loretto since

MVHS honored with Community Health Improvement Award from HANYS
UTICA, N.Y. — The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) recently recognized Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) with the 2022 Community Health Improvement Award for its work with the Lead-Free & Healthy Homes Mohawk Valley Coalition. MVHS and its partners promote lead hazard-reduction services, educate target neighborhoods on the dangers of lead-based paint and

New JPMorgan Chase CNY community manager offers financial education
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Matthew Eaton sums up his position at JPMorgan Chase simply. His job is to make a difference in the community. Eaton joined JPMorgan Chase this past April as its community manager for the Central New York region. The role is part of the bank’s $30 billion racial equity commitment to drive inclusive

First Source FCU donates to support young entrepreneurs
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — First Source Federal Credit Union (FCU) recently awarded $5,000 to Mohawk Valley Community College Foundation, Inc. to support the college’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!). This latest award brings First Source’s total financial support for the program to $30,000, since its inception 11 years ago. “MVCC and the YEA! program continue to

MVCC opens new aviation-maintenance classroom
ROME, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) on Nov. 2 unveiled its new aviation-maintenance classroom at the MVCC Aviation Training Center at 645 Bomber

People news: Herkimer College names director of K through 12 Connections
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College has appointed Matthew Babula of Marcy to the position of director of its K through 12 Connections program.

New director announced for MACNY affiliate Partners for Education & Business
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, the Manufacturers Association, has announced the hiring of Dr. Tanya Eastman as director of Partners for Education & Business, Inc., an

Oswego Health announces new director of The Manor, Springside at Seneca Hill
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health says it has hired Leigh Hilgenberg as the new executive director and administrator of both The Manor and Springside at

“We are so appreciative of this donation from MacKenzie Scott — a landmark moment in our 20 years of service to the community,” Nora OBrien-Suric,

Catholic Charities of Herkimer County receives $200K for addiction prevention
ILION, N.Y. — The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) has awarded more than $1.3 million in funding to support the expansion of addiction-prevention services for older adults including $200,000 to Catholic Charities of Herkimer County. “Addiction can affect anyone, including older adults, and often times this population can face barriers
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