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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

Biden nominates Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs CEO Gural for post in his administration
NICHOLS, N.Y. — President Joseph Biden has nominated the top official for both Tioga Downs Casino Resort and Vernon Downs Casino Hotel for a post

Tompkins County seeks applicants for tourism capital grants
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability is accepting applications for fall 2022 tourism capital grants. The grants support major investments

Utica Zoo breaks ground on new welcome center
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Zoo broke ground Monday, July 11 on a $2.5 million project to expand its current gift shop and admissions building

Innovare Advancement Center rolls out quantum workshop
ROME, N.Y. — The Innovare Advancement Center at Griffiss Business and Technology Park is hosting the fourth annual Quantum Information Science Workshop (Q4I), an initiative
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