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Central New York communities receive green innovation grants
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced $20.8 million in grants being awarded to 17 projects across the state that incorporate green storm-water infrastructure, as well as implement energy and water-efficiency measures. The projects are funded through the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation’s Green Innovation Grant Program. The following five Central New York municipalities […]
Cazenovia College mandates booster shots for employees, students for spring semester
CAZENOVIA, N.Y. — Cazenovia College is requiring COVID-19 booster vaccinations for all employees and all eligible students returning to campus as the Spring 2022 semester gets underway in the new year. Cazenovia College employees are being asked to receive their booster shots as soon as possible and by Jan. 21 at the latest, the college
Excellus provides support for On Point for College mental-health program
UTICA — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced it provided On Point for College – Utica with a $5,000 sponsorship to support a new mental-health program for first-generation college students. The program provides two mental-health workshops for college students and training for front-line advising staff. Rochester–based Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is Central New York’s largest health insurer. Students
DFS to review covered benefits under new law
A new state law focuses on covered benefits related to childbirth offered by all health-insurance providers in New York State. The measure directs the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) — in consultation with the New York State Department of Health (DOH) — to prepare a report with recommendations on their review of those covered benefits.
FLH nurse, Nicandri, honored with The DAISY Award
GENEVA, N.Y. — Finger Lakes Health (FLH) announced that nurse Kimberly Nicandri — an LPN from its Lifecare Medical Associates unit who is currently working on the Step-Down Unit at Geneva General Hospital — was recently honored with “The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.” A grateful husband of a patient nominated Nicandri for the Daisy
Rome Area Chamber’s business-assistance fund gets boost from AmeriCU donation
ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union announced it has donated $25,000 to the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce’s business-assistance fund. The chamber created the fund
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica National Group Foundation has committed $125,000 to ICAN’s Family Resource Center, which will also house a new Children’s Museum. The
People news: Sullivan joins MVHS Surgical Group
UTICA, N.Y. — Leo P. Sullivan, M.D., has joined the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Surgical Group as a general surgeon. Dr. Sullivan received his
People news: Weaver joins Operation Oswego County staff
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Erin Weaver recently joined Operation Oswego County, Inc. (OOC) as an administrative assistant and receptionist, the organization announced Monday. Weaver, a native
State Fair to ban outdoor smoking, create designated areas for smokers
GEDDES, N.Y. — The New York State Fair plans to ban smoking on nearly the entire Fairgrounds for the 2022 Fair, creating small, designated outdoor
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