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New York manufacturing index turns slightly positive again in February
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index moved back into positive territory in February to 3.1. The index — the monthly gauge on New York’s manufacturing sector — had plummeted in January to -0.7, ending 18 months of positive readings including the 31.9 index number in December. The February reading — based on firms […]

Sullivan joins Kelberman Center as CFO
UTICA, N.Y. — The Kelberman Center recently hired Wendy Sullivan as its new chief financial officer. Sullivan will facilitate and manage the implementation of the finance team for the Kelberman Center, directing financial activities, preparing reports, and developing policies and procedures related to the finance department. Sullivan has 27 years of experience in the accounting
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT: Tackling COVID Fatigue in Your Administrative, Back-Office Staff
If you have attempted to schedule an appointment for your car, been but running errands, or have even just been to the drive-thru lane of your favorite fast-food joint lately, you have experienced the impact of the state of the 2022 job market. The shortage of workers we are experiencing spans across a broad spectrum

Boilermaker announces plans for 2022 race events
UTICA, N.Y. — The Boilermaker Road Race announced plans to return to its historical July race date this year with a full field of runners.

Oneida County supplies 60,000 COVID-19 test kits to local municipalities
UTICA , N.Y. — Oneida County says it has 60,000 test kits to supply to local municipalities on top of 46,000 it has already distributed

Loretto appoints Messinger as Sedgwick Heights administrator
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Loretto has promoted Molly Messinger to serve as administrator at Sedgwick Heights. Messinger, who had started at Loretto in 2018, previously served

SUNY Poly receives curriculum grant
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) and Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) announced a $250,000 Wolfspeed Curriculum Gift that will enhance educational STEM opportunities for

Utica outlines next phase of city improvements
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri recently unveiled his $27 million third phase of projects utilizing funding through the Utica Prosperity Initiative via the

People news: MVHS adds Green to OB staff
UTICA, N.Y. — Jeanette Green, M.D., has joined the Mohawk Valley Health System’s (MVHS) Women’s Health Center and OB Care Center as an obstetrician/gynecologist. Green

People news: HCCC appoints Drew to admissions role
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College (HCCC) has appointed Stephanie Drew to the regional-admissions assistant position. Drew will assist prospective students and families in
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