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Oswego Health says first robotically assisted surgery performed at its surgery center
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health says it had the system’s first robotically assisted surgery using the recently purchased da Vinci Xi surgical system. Dr. Kenneth Cooper — a robotically trained bariatric surgeon with the Center for Weight Loss & Surgery — was the first to use the da Vinci Xi system at Oswego Health’s surgery […]
Oneida County Childcare Taskforce outlines recommendations to improve childcare
UTICA, N.Y. — A report by the Oneida County Childcare Taskforce made a number of recommendations to improve childcare in the county including initiatives to
Cayuga Health, CRC announce affiliation agreement
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Health System (CHS), based in Ithaca, and Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes (CRC), located in the village of Cayuga Heights, have announced an affiliation agreement that went into effect on July 1. “The Cayuga Cancer Center has worked closely with CRC for decades. The Cayuga Health team is very
MACNY wins $6 million federal grant for advanced-manufacturing apprenticeships
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, the Manufacturers Association will use a $6 million federal grant to expand registered apprenticeships for advanced-manufacturing jobs, including those in the semiconductor industry. The U.S. Department of Labor awarded the funding, the office of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D–N.Y.) announced. The new program is expected to help more than
Parking garage for Wynn Hospital set to open
UTICA, N.Y. — Nearly nine months after Wynn Hospital opened in downtown Utica, its promised parking garage is set to open, according to an email newsletter from Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS). The parking garage, owned by Oneida County, opens Monday, July 15 to MVHS employees, physicians, and volunteers. There is no charge for anyone
State comptroller audit finds Dolgeville village treasurer failed to maintain adequate records
DOLGEVILLE, N.Y. — An audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office found the Dolgeville village treasurer failed to maintain adequate records and reports that would allow the village board to responsibly manage Dolgeville’s finances. “The treasurer did not record all financial activity using proper accounting procedures,” according to a report released by
Northern New York Community Foundation names new board chair
WATERTOWN — Lewis County resident Cheryl R. Steckly was recently named chair of the Northern New York (NNY) Community Foundation board of directors, the nonprofit announced. Steckly retired in 2019 as superintendent of Lowville Academy & Central Schools after more than 35 years working in public education. She was first appointed to the Community Foundation
Emerson Foundation names new board president
AUBURN — The Fred L. Emerson Foundation board of directors has elected Lori E. Robinson to serve as the ninth president of the foundation. Robinson is the great-granddaughter of Fred L. Emerson, the foundation’s founder. Born and raised in Auburn, Robinson has served as a director of the foundation since 1992. She is a graduate
Community Foundation and UpMobility partner for Mohawk Valley Gives
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and UpMobility Foundation (UMF) are jointly hosting this year’s Mohawk Valley Gives, the third annual 24-hour online day of community giving, the organizations announced. Last year, more than 6,800 people donated nearly $2.5 million to the 255 participating nonprofits. So far, more than 300
Hochul appoints LaFave as State Fair director, removing interim tag
GEDDES, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday appointed Julie LaFave as director of the New York State Fair. LaFave had been serving as the interim director since the state announced the departure of previous director Sean Hennessey back in February. LaFave served as the State Fair’s operations director in 2023, managing the day-to-day operations
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