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Oswego Health adds robotically assisted surgical system
OSWEGO — Oswego Health says it recently purchased the da Vinci Xi surgical system for use in its surgery center. 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 center in early […]

Cayuga Health appoints chief nursing officer
ITHACA — Cayuga Health announced it has appointed Debra Morton as its chief nursing officer, effective Sept. 30, after a national search. In this role, Morton is responsible for the strategic leadership and vision for nursing and patient services as well as ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the health system

Raymond, sister company repurpose Kirkwood building
$15.6 million project to create up to 45 new jobs KIRKWOOD — The Raymond Corporation and Toyota Material Handling, Inc. are expanding into Broome County. Raymond, a lift-truck manufacturer in Chenango County, is repurposing an existing structure located on Corporate Drive in the town of Kirkwood. The effort

N.Y. manufacturing activity expands again in September
Led by new orders, shipments Respondents reporting increases in new orders and shipments helped the general business-conditions index of the monthly Empire State Manufacturing Survey rise 16 points to 11.5 in September. That’s according to the Sept. 16 report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. It was the first time manufacturing activity had

ConnextCare plans to open new Oswego office in early 2025
OSWEGO — ConnextCare is targeting the early part of 2025 for operations to begin in its new office in Oswego. The health-care organization held an Aug. 7 groundbreaking ceremony for the new office at 120 E. First St. in Oswego where construction on the building is ongoing. The total project cost is $11.8 million, Karli

Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital leader calls $10 million Golisano donation “magical”
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The executive director of Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital says the recent $10 million donation from Rochester businessman Thomas Golisano is “magical” for what it means for its future. “Tom has been with us every step of the way in our journey to provide the best care for our kids,” Dr. Gregory Conners,

Metallica’s M72 World Tour coming to the JMA Wireless Dome in April 2025
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Iconic heavy-metal band Metallica will bring its M72 World Tour to the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Madison County celebrates opening of veteran’s community center
ONEIDA, N.Y. — Madison County’s Veterans Service Agency (MCVSA) cut the ribbon on its new Madison County Mission First Veterans Community Center at a ceremony

Restaurant offering French dishes formally opens in Utica
UTICA N.Y. — La Bistrot, a French–inspired restaurant featuring a local twist, celebrates its formal opening at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, with a

Nonprofits EFR, ARISE plan to merge
SALINA, N.Y. — The boards of directors of Exceptional Family Resources (EFR) and ARISE say they are planning to merge the nonprofit organizations to “better serve people with disabilities.” EFR operates at 1820 Lemoyne Ave. in the town of Salina. ARISE’s main office is located at 635 James St. in Syracuse. Both EFR and ARISE
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