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State approves siting permits for solar projects in Cortland, Jefferson counties
The state has approved siting permits for three solar projects located in both Cortland and Jefferson counties. The siting permits are for the Homer Solar
People news: MVCC names Wilkie dean of the School of Humanities
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College’s (MVCC) board of trustees recently appointed Jessica Wilkie as dean of the School of Humanities. As dean, Wilkie
Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties plans town hall
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is hosting a free virtual town hall at 10 a.m. on Jan. 17 via
In visit to Onondaga, Schumer announces federal health-care funding for OCC, area hospital projects
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) will use $2 million in federal funding for a new hospital-simulation lab that’s meant to train future nurses
Solvay Bank’s Fernandez appointed to Home HeadQuarters board
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Solvay Bank recently announced that Michele Fernandez, VP, enterprise risk manager & CRA officer, has recently been elected to join the Home HeadQuarters Inc. (HHQ) board of directors as a private-sector member. Fernandez joined Solvay Bank in 1991 and leads the bank’s enterprise risk management department. In addition to being elected to
Arc Herkimer receives grants for recreation and guardianship services
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Two grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services awarded to Arc Herkimer allowed the agency to better support the people it serves. Arc Herkimer received a $15,000 grant to support recreation programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization used the funds to provide new avenues for
OHA begins year with new executive director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga Historical Association (OHA) has begun 2023 with a new executive director in place. The OHA selected Lisa Romano Moore to lead the organization, as of Jan. 1. She had been serving as interim executive director and director of development, per the OHA website. Romano Moore succeeds Gregg Tripoli, who retired
National Grid grant aids Oswego developer’s work
OSWEGO, N.Y. — An Oswego developer used two economic-development grants totaling $50,000 from National Grid (NYSE: NGG) to support its work on two projects. The projects are part of the Oswego Community Development plan, per National Grid’s Dec. 19 announcement. Creative Developments of Oswego Inc. used $25,000 for each project. The funding comes from National
Over $20M in federal funding approved for CNY projects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Federal funding for a communications system at the Syracuse airport, to improve rapid-transit services in Syracuse, and for the Food Bank of Central New York are coming. They are part of more than $20 million in budgetary funding that is on the way for projects across Central New York. The projects target
Investment boosts Launch NY program for underserved entrepreneurs
“We’ve historically served about 40% minority- and/or women-led companies, so we are incredibly grateful that JPMorgan Chase recognizes the importance of doing even more to support underrepresented founders,” Marnie LaVigne, president and CEO of Launch NY, said. “We welcome others to join their lead as well, because we know we have only scratched the surface
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