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People news: SUNY Poly names new VP for student affairs
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute announced Jennifer Adams will serve as the university’s next VP for student affairs, moving from her interim role of assistant VPfor student affairs and dean of students. Adams has more than 25 years of experience in higher education and student affairs in roles ranging from operations to academic advisement […]
People news: AIS hires new business director
ROME, N.Y. — Assured Information Security (AIS) announced it has named Travis Akers as business director, Navy (C5ISR). In this position, Akers leads the shaping,
People news: Rome Health adds new family nurse practitioner
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Health has added a new family nurse practitioner to its roster. Julie Barker-Nagel, a family nurse practitioner since 2016, has joined
Oneida County utilizing state program to fill open positions
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County is looking to fill empty positions within the county utilizing a state program, Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr.
People news: ICAN names new chief operations officer
UTICA, N.Y. — Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN) announced it has appointed Linda Lopez as chief operations officer. In this role, Lopez will play a
Site cleared for community center, housing project in city of Utica
UTICA — A project to develop a community center in Utica took a big step forward recently with the demolition of the Mid-Utica Neighborhood Preservation Corporation (MUNPC) building, also known as the Leisure Time Activity Center building, on West Street. The demolition makes way for the $74 million Cornhill Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative’s West Street Impact
City Café brings new choices in allergy-friendly dining
WHITESBORO — City Café has wrapped up the final touches on its new business model and renovations at the allergy-friendly restaurant that adds a new menu along with dinner service. Alyssa Williams opened the café in December 2020 mainly as a bakery and lunch place. While not a trained chef, Williams perfected cooking that avoids
Work begins on stretch of I-88 in Otsego County
Work has begun on a $21.8 million project to resurface a section of roadway on Interstate 88 from the town of Maryland to the town
Herkimer Oneida County Transportation Council unveils new initiatives
UTICA, N.Y. — The Herkimer Oneida County Transportation Council (HOCTC) is launching a new website, interactive mapping tool, and survey regarding the local transportation network,
SUNY Poly removes interim tag from provost
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute has announced Andrew Russell as the university’s new provost, a role he has held in an interim capacity since
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