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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

Liberty Affordable Housing to redevelop Olbiston apartment building in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — Liberty Affordable Housing Inc. of Rome has purchased and will redevelop the Olbiston apartment building at 1431 Genesee St. in Utica. Earlier

Onondaga County, partners awarded $19M in state matching funds for shared-services projects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County and some of its municipal partners will share more than $19 million in state matching funds through the County-Wide Shared

Groups applaud new state law permitting remote electronic notarizations
A new state law allows the permanent use of remote electronic notarizations in New York. The New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA) says the bill

FuzeHub begins a marketing service for New York’s manufacturing, technology sectors
ALBANY, N.Y. — FuzeHub says it has started a new line of services addressing the marketing needs of the New York’s manufacturing and technology sectors.

Syracuse Community Health Center names Reid chief medical officer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Community Health Center (SCHC) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Ofrona A. Reid, as its chief medical officer. Reid will

Naturally Lewis launches new entrepreneurship program in Lewis County
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Naturally Lewis has launched its DBA Lewis County pilot program, which it says was created to “inspire and guide” entrepreneurs doing business

Children’s Home of Jefferson County names new executive director
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC) has chosen its next executive director. Marianne DiMatteo will begin her duties on Feb. 1,
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