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People news: Herkimer College adds Kershaw as technology support technician
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced it has appointed Jarod P. Kershaw as a technology support technician. Kershaw, of Salisbury Center, is responsible

Dr. Indu Gupta, Onondaga County health commissioner since 2014, to leave county government
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dr. Indu Gupta, who has served as the Onondaga County health commissioner since 2014 and helped guide the county through the coronavirus

Excellus accepting nonprofits’ applications for maternal-health program grant funding
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield on Monday said that nonprofit organizations can submit ideas for its Member and Community Health Improvement (MACHI) funding. The money specifically targets

SUNY approves next president for Onondaga Community College
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The SUNY board of trustees on Tuesday approved Warren Hilton as the next president of Onondaga Community College (OCC). Hilton begins his

Upstate Medical University awarded more than 470 degrees during Sunday commencement
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University on Sunday awarded 474 degrees during its commencement ceremony held at Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War

Community Foundation seeks applicants for first responder grants
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties will accept applications from May 1 through June 30 for its Hero Fund American

Binghamton University unveils new $60 million baseball stadium complex
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University on Friday opened its new $60 million, on-campus baseball facility. The Binghamton Bearcats were set to play UMBC (University of

Le Moyne announces commencement speakers, honorary degree recipients
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A columnist with the Washington Post and a Central New York congressman will deliver remarks to the Le Moyne College Class of

Greater Binghamton Chamber to host State of Our Industries event on May 6
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2022 Community Building Series: State of our Industries next Friday, May 6 from

Upstate Medical University to provide GEO pay raises for nurses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University says it will offer pay increases to registered nurses (RNs) and, “for the first time,” to licensed practical nurses
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