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MVHS to close its adult day health care program
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it will shutter its adult day health care program on Friday, June 7. The health-care organization cited declining demand for the program as well as staffing challenges as the reasons behind the closure. The program had ceased operations during the pandemic, reopening in June 2023. According […]

New initiative works to bolster microelectronics and semiconductor industries in New York
Empire State Development (ESD) has announced the launch of the Upstate Defense Initiative. It brings together ESD’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR), CenterState CEO, the Griffiss Institute, FuzeHub, and Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families to support workforce development, bolster supply chains, and cultivate innovation and entrepreneurship in the state’s microelectronics

Herkimer College announces sixth class of police training graduates
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer College graduated its sixth class from its Phase I Pre-Employment Basic Training course at a ceremony held May 30. The course is offered in partnership with the Little Falls Police Department. Seven of the eight graduates have already secured employment with a law-enforcement agency, where they will complete the remainder of

SUNY Poly opens transportation AI lab on campus
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute has established a Transportation Research AI Lab — dubbed TRAIL — in Donovan Hall to serve as a hub for innovation in smart transportation, sustainability, and equity, as well as traffic operation and safety, the university announced. Founded by Abolfazl Karimpour, assistant professor of transportation engineering, TRAIL is financed

2024 Mohawk Valley GEAR Award Event Photos
Photos from the 2024 Mohawk Valley GEAR Awards, held on May 22, 2024 at Beeches Manor in Rome. Photography courtesy of Michael Marrone Photography.

AmeriCU Credit Union partners with Rome Health amid hospital expansion project
ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union has announced a partnership with Rome Health to support the enhancement of surgical services and critical-care facilities. The alliance will strengthen the availability of state-of-the-art surgical procedures and critical-care services, focusing on initiatives to acquire advanced medical equipment, enhance facilities, improve technology, and support specialized training for medical staff

Clinton Farmers’ Market set to start June 6
CLINTON, N.Y. — The Clinton Village Green will welcome more than 45 vendors on Thursday, June 6 when the Clinton Farmers’ Market kicks off its

Chobani founder to speak at World Refugee Day celebration in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — Chobani Founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya will be the keynote speaker at The Center’s celebration of World Refugee Day on June 8.

Berkshire Hills Bancorp announces CFO changeup
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB), parent of Berkshire Bank, recently announced the departure of R. David Rosato as chief financial officer (CFO) and the appointment of Brett Brbovic, currently chief accounting officer, to the CFO role effective June 14. Rosato joined Berkshire in February 2023 after working for 15 years at People’s United Financial,
Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties announces grants
UTICA — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties recently announced it awarded more than $2 million in grants during the first quarter to organizations and initiatives across the Mohawk Valley region. The foundation in February invited nonprofits in Herkimer and Oneida counties to apply for its Education, Health, and Sciences Grant Round, with
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