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Annual cybersecurity conference in Albany outlined threats, prevention methods
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State’s annual Cybersecurity Conference has provided the state Board of Elections a “greater insight” into emerging technology and trends so it can continue to keep statewide elections infrastructure secure. That’s according to Kristen Zebrowski Stavisky, co-executive director of the New York State Board of Elections, who commented in a news […]

Comptroller audit finds Herkimer County IDA didn’t properly approve and monitor projects
ALBANY, N.Y. — Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) officials and board members didn’t properly approve and monitor economic-development projects, a recent local-government audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. As a result, the IDA’s board could not effectively evaluate projects or hold project owners accountable, per a July 11 news release

Clear Path awarded Bob Woodruff Foundation grant
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — Clear Path for Veterans announced it has received a grant from the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) to expand support for veteran and military households in Wayne, Lewis, and Jefferson Counties. Clear Path said it will use the funding to access peer support, food assistance, and resource navigation to reduce isolation and improve

Business-degree learning space at OCC named in honor of retired college president
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The primary classroom associated with the Onondaga Community College (OCC) business-degree programs is now called “Crabill Commons” in honor of Casey Crabill, who retired as school president June 30. The board of trustees at OCC on June 28 approved the classroom renaming. In addition to the name change, Community Bank System, Inc.

St. Joseph’s Health merges with St. Peter’s in Albany
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — St. Joseph’s Health on July 1 merged its operations with St. Peter’s Health Partners in Albany to deal with the financial impact of the pandemic. Both health systems are part of Livonia, Michigan–based Trinity Health, which informed employees of the restructuring June 29. In a statement issued that day, St. Joseph’s Health

Rotary Club of Ithaca seeks proposals for its community grants program
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Rotary Club of Ithaca is accepting applications for its community grants program. It’s a program that’s intended to promote the quality of life in Tompkins County The Rotary Club says its intention is to “fund several smaller grants in full.” Small nonprofit organizations are “especially encouraged” to apply. The maximum grant

Oneida County, sheriff’s department union sign new four-year contract
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County reached a collective-bargaining agreement on Wednesday with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and the union that represents corrections and court

Oneida County opens Skydome drone-testing facility in Rome
ROME, N.Y. — Oneida County unveiled its newest high-tech gem on Thursday when County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. announced the completion of Skydome, the

Oswego Health board of directors selects Alberts as new chair
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Oswego Health board of directors has named Ed Alberts as its next chairman. Alberts, a local entrepreneur and philanthropist, had been

State Fair hiring for this year’s event
GEDDES, N.Y. — The New York State Fair says it’s looking for prospective employees to fill hundreds of temporary positions during this year’s edition. The
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