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Capraro Technologies Fund aids food-distribution program
UTICA, N.Y. — The Capraro Technologies Fund for Johnson Park Center Food Distribution at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties received more than $9,000 in community donations in 2022. Gerard Capraro, founder and president of Capraro Technologies, Inc., matched the donations dollar-for-dollar. “We are so grateful to Dr. Capraro for his generosity and […]
Grow-NY business contest accepting applicants through June 15
Companies and entrepreneurs interested in getting involved in the Grow-NY food and agriculture competition have until mid-June to apply. Grow-NY has started accepting applications for the fifth round of the business contest, Empire State Development (ESD) announced March 31. The application period continues through 5 p.m. on June 15. To apply and learn more about
SUNY appoints senior vice chancellor for diversity, equity, and inclusion & CDO
ALBANY, N.Y. — The SUNY board of trustees has appointed Ricardo Nazario-Colón, Ph.D. as the senior vice chancellor for diversity, equity, and inclusion and chief diversity officer (CDO). The appointment becomes effective on May 15. He is currently serving as the inaugural chief diversity officer and inclusive executive at Western Carolina University, a role he
CEO of woman-owned business to join MACNY’s Wall of Fame
About Ferrari Ferrari leads AFN, an 18-year, certified woman-owned business that seeks to “reshape global sourcing by strengthening” apparel manufacturing in the U.S. and northern triangle of Central America, per the MACNY announcement. AFN is serving American military members through the development and manufacturing of uniforms and apparel for the U.S. Department of Defense and
VIEWPOINT: Supporting woman-owned small businesses is good for the economy
Women entrepreneurs are vital for worldwide economic recovery. In 2021, more than 40 percent of entrepreneurs offering innovative products in the U.S. were women, and women entrepreneurs were 84 percent more likely than men to utilize new technology in their early-stage startups. Studies have shown that if women participated in entrepreneurship at the same rate
CNY-born Navy sailor continues family military tradition
A Syracuse–area native was recently selected for promotion to chief warrant officer (CWO) while serving aboard the U.S. Navy ship USS Makin Island. Senior Chief Petty Officer James Parrott joined the Navy 18 years ago. “My grandfather served in the Army and I joined the Navy to better myself as a citizen,” he says. Today, Parrott
Visions FCU opens new, revamped branch in Tioga County
NEWARK VALLEY, N.Y. — Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) announced the opening of its newly rebuilt branch office in Newark Valley in Tioga County. The
Boilermaker Walk gets new name and sponsor
UTICA, N.Y. — The companion walk to the Boilermaker 15K Road Race has a new sponsor and a new name. The event — set for
People news: Oswego Health adds Halko as physician assistant
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health announced it has hired Johna Halko as a new physician assistant at its Center for Gastroenterology & Metabolic Diseases. Halko
Madison County EMS now providing ambulance service
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — The Madison County EMS agency is now operating as an ambulance provider with two ambulances serving the town of Sullivan and the
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