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People news: Herkimer College promotes Diehl to payroll staff accountant
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced it has appointed Lynda Diehl as payroll staff accountant, a position responsible for tracking and processing all

MVHS donates first-aid supplies to Girl Scouts
OLD FORGE, N.Y. — The Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways recently participated in an educational wilderness first-aid retreat in Old Forge with first-aid kits they

Warren named senior associate dean at Syracuse University Libraries
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University announced it has promoted Scott Warren to senior associate dean for research excellence at Syracuse University Libraries. Warren had been

Nappi Wellness Institute to begin seeing patients this month
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carol Nappi of Jamesville believes Central New York is transitioning “in a profound way” and that the campus of Upstate Medical University is “very much a part of this growth and change.” “We have a focus on medical research, some of which is happening here at Upstate in brain health. We have

Oneida Health seeks to select next CEO sometime this fall
ONEIDA, N.Y. — The Oneida Health board of directors anticipates it’ll select the health system’s next president and CEO sometime this fall. The search follows the departure of Jonathan Schiller from the organization at the end of May. Schiller had joined Oneida Health following the retirement of president and CEO Gene Morreale in April 2022.

Infrastructure project at State Fairgrounds to include ADA-compliant sidewalks
GEDDES, N.Y. — It’s a project that seeks to “enhance safety and the pedestrian experience” for those visiting the New York State Fairgrounds in the town of Geddes. Federal funding, provided under the Infrastructure Law, will provide upgrades to State Fair Boulevard in the town of Geddes, the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul announced June

Herkimer College swears in Trask as new peace officer
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College has appointed Nicholas M. Trask of Herkimer as a campus peace officer. According to the college’s website, campus peace officers perform security and law-enforcement-related functions at the college to maintain order for the security of college property and safety of students, visitors, and staff. Prior to joining Herkimer

Hotel operator donates $20K to Schuyler Health Foundation
David Hart, president and CEO of Hart Hotels, presented the donation. “The Schuyler Health Foundation is honored to be the recipient of the proceeds for

People news: Gross joins Hartwick College as VP for enrollment management
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College announced it has appointed Bryan Gross as its new VP for enrollment management, effective June 21. Gross will lead strategies

Binghamton University forges partnership with six HBCUs
VESTAL, N.Y. — In collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Binghamton University has announced a New Educational and Research Alliance (New ERA) with six
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