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Excellus BCBS working with Civica on the distribution of “affordable” insulin
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus BCBS) recently announced it has joined Civica’s effort to manufacture and distribute “affordable” insulins. Once approved, they’ll be

People news: Bhat joins Upstate Urology at MVHS
UTICA, N.Y. — Seetharam Bhat, MD, has joined Upstate Urology at Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) as a consultant urologist and assistant professor of urology

Young Scholars LPP of Utica University receives Health Equity Award
UTICA, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield awarded Young Scholars LPP of Utica University a Health Equity Award of $30,000 to support Young Scholars mental health

NYSDOT will move roundabout in I-81 project; also foresees higher cost, longer timeframe
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Those who spoke out against a roundabout near a Syracuse elementary school have influenced a change in the upcoming Interstate 81 viaduct-replacement project. The roundabout near Dr. King Elementary School in the Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement project will move to a different location. In addition, the project will also cost more than

Program offers information on launching a food-based business
ROME, N.Y. — For everyone that whipped up some sourdough bread while in lockdown and thought, “I should sell this,” Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County has just the program to help make that happen. The From Recipe to Market program, in partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College’s Rome campus, kicks off March 9 and

Morrisville professor is finalist for Ag Educator of the Year
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — SUNY Morrisville professor Charles (Chip) Ax III has been recognized with a Nationwide Golden Owl Award, naming him a finalist as the 2021-22 Ag Educator of the Year. Ax, associate professor of diesel technology and agricultural engineering, is one of 11 finalists across the state for Ag Educator of the Year, SUNY

Terakeet launches its second 12-month apprenticeship program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Terakeet has launched its second year-long apprenticeship program focused on marketing and search-engine optimization (SEO). The firm has designed the program to

Le Moyne President LeMura replaces Stanley as co-chair of CNYREDC
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College President Linda LeMura has been appointed as co-chair of the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council (CNYREDC). LeMura

MVCC appoints Ferro-Aurience executive director of institutional advancement and MVCC Foundation
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) Board of Trustees, at its December 2021 meeting, appointed Deanna Ferro-Aurience as executive director of institutional

Excellus net income rises 21 percent during pandemic-impacted 2021
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Central New York’s largest health insurer, reported net income of $117.6 million on $6.6 billion in premium revenue in
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