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MVCC announces two new members of board of trustees
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) announced that Anna Tobin D’Ambrosio and Dana Jerrard are the newest members of its board of trustees. Gov. Andrew Cuomo appointed them on March 8. D’Ambrosio’s term will expire on June 30, 2023 and Jerrard’s term will expire on June 30, 2025, but both will be eligible […]

Schumer bill would increase spending on advanced technology, R&D, regional tech hubs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) is pushing a $160 billion proposal that he says would dramatically increase U.S. investment in

All New York State mass-vaccination sites will accept walk-ins starting Thursday
Beginning Thursday, all New York State mass-vaccination sites will be open to eligible New Yorkers for walk-in COVID vaccine shots on a first come, first

Cuomo says this year’s State Fair is a go, with limits
GEDDES, N.Y. — After its cancellation in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the New York State Fair will return this summer between Aug. 20

MVHS donates X-ray equipment to Utica Zoo
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has donated used X-ray equipment to the Utica Zoo. The equipment includes analog portable

Le Moyne to require student vaccinations for the fall semester
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College is joining the long list of colleges and universities across the state and nation that will require students to

Ithaca Commons building to host new Ithaca College PA program
ITHACA, N.Y. — The former Rothschild Building on the downtown Ithaca Commons will undergo renovation work as it will be the home of Ithaca College’s new master’s degree program in physician assistant (PA) studies. The college will use a $1.6 million grant through the New York State Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program (HECap) to

Oneida County fully restores summer youth work programs
UTICA, N.Y. — Two major summer work programs in Oneida County will be restored to full capacity this year after being eliminated or limited by

Binghamton University, SUNY Broome announce agreement for School of Management students
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton University and SUNY Broome Community College have announced an agreement that paves the way for SUNY Broome students who want to

Onondaga County Executive calls on more people in their 50s to get vaccinated
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon says those county residents between the ages of 50 and 59 need to do a better job
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