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Verona La Quinta Inn to become Comfort Inn & Suites
VERONA, N.Y. — The former La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, located near Turning Stone Resort Casino, has new owners and will soon rebrand
Former OPWDD worker sentenced for grand larceny from organization
UTICA, N.Y. — A former direct–support assistant with the state Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) who made more than $4,500 in unauthorized charges

AFRL researchers receive patents
ROME, N.Y. — The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorateannounced that its “Patent Wall” is growing with the addition of a new section displaying

Berkshire Bank sponsors room at MVCC’s thINCubator
UTICA, N.Y. — The Berkshire Bank Foundation awarded a three-year, $36,000 naming sponsorship to the Mohawk Valley Community College Foundation, Inc., and the MVCC thINCubator’s

Leadership event planned for women entrepreneurs on April 4
ONEIDA, N.Y. — The WISE Women’s Business Center and The Hub are presenting a leadership workshop designed for women entrepreneurs on April 4 from 8:30
Papale named acting president of Mohawk Valley EDGE
ROME, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley EDGE executive committee has appointed Shawna Papale as acting president in the wake of the March 6 passing of
Bassett removes interim tag from CEO Thompson
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network’s board of directors has named Staci Thompson as the next president and CEO of the organization, making permanent a

Crawford Acupuncture formally opens in Rome (Update: new location)
ROME, N.Y. — Theresa (Christina) Crawford recently formally opened her new acupuncture business in the city of Rome. The founder and owner of Crawford Acupuncture was presented with a “First Dollar of Profit” award from the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce during a ribbon-cutting event on Jan. 26, 2021. Crawford Acupuncture (www.crawfordacupuncture.com) is located at
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