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Madison County starts planning broadband project
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Madison County officials held a kickoff meeting May 31 with their partners for the construction of a broadband project. The county received

People news: Rashid joins MVHS Orthopedic Group
UTICA, N.Y. — Dr. Aymen Rashid has joined Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Orthopedic Group as an orthopedic spine surgeon. Prior to MVHS, Rashid

Environmental conservation police officer recruits begin training academy in Oswego County
PULASKI, N.Y. — On May 22, 20 new environmental conservation police officer (ECO) recruits from 15 counties across New York state, began their 29-week training at the Pulaski Academy in Oswego County. Recruits will log 1,520 hours of training in how to perform ECO job duties centered on enforcing the 71 chapters of New York

Rome Health emergency department receives award of excellence
ROME, N.Y. — The Midstate Regional Emergency Medical Services Council recognized Rome Health at its May 20 annual awards banquet, which celebrates the people and organizations that provide the system of care that supports the community through emergencies. Rome’s emergency department (ED)received the Commissioner of Health’s Award of Excellence for remaining open and accessible even

Oneida County finalizes process of becoming AARP Age-Friendly Community
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County recently finalized the process of becoming an AARP Age-Friendly Community. “Oneida County recognizes the importance of encouraging and promoting age-friendly planning and policies to address changing demographics and enhance independent living,” Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. said in a press release. “We are proud to receive this designation

Syracuse preps for next phase of renovations to JMA Wireless Dome
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Before officially announcing JMA Wireless as the new naming-rights holder on the Dome, Syracuse University said it also has plans for additional renovation work on its on-campus stadium. In its April 20 announcement, Syracuse said it wanted to “embark on the next phase of its work to enhance, elevate and expand the

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University’s Institute for Veteran & Military Families (IVMF) will use a $1 million grant for entrepreneurship training to military service members

Hamilton appoints VP of academic affairs and dean of faculty
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College announced it has named Ngonidzashe Munemo VP for academic affairs and dean of faculty, effective July 1. In this position,

MVCC offers free camps to high schoolers interested in cybersecurity field
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) will host free GenCyber Summer Camps for high-school students in the Mohawk Valley. The camps, funded by

People news: Masonic Care Community adds two new employees
UTICA, N.Y. — The Masonic Care Community has added two new employees to its team. Tiffany Niles is the director of human resources (HR) and
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