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Utica to host the 2026 NYS Tourism Conference
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica will host the 2026 New York State Tourism Conference, presented by the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA). The event is set for April 22-24, 2026 at Delta Hotels by Marriott Utica, located at 200 Genesee St. in downtown Utica. It will welcome more than 200 tourism professionals from across […]
Former Durhamville Fire Dept. treasurer admits to $92K theft
DURHAMVILLE, N.Y. — Sentencing is set for Nov. 21 for the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department in Oneida County, who recently pled guilty to stealing more than $92,000 from the fire department over a seven-year period. As part of the plea, Kimberly Simchik, 62, of Durhamville will pay restitution of just over $92,000
Herkimer College names director of campus safety
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College recently announced it has appointed Michael J. Jory, of Herkimer, as its director of campus safety. Jory has served as chief of police at the Herkimer Police Department since January 2017. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing all police operations, personnel, and resources, setting departmental policies,
Tompkins Financial appoints CFO to its Central New York market board
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) recently announced that Matthew Tomazin, its executive VP, chief financial officer (CFO), and treasurer, has been appointed to its market-based board serving the Central New York region. His expertise will help ensure that Tompkins continues to effectively reach its regional clients and deepen its commitment to the
ConMed adds Bio-Techne CEO to board of directors
ConMed Corp. (NYSE: CNMD), a surgical-device maker originally based in the Mohawk Valley region, recently announced that Kim Kelderman joined its board of directors, effective Sept. 8. “My fellow directors and I are delighted to welcome Kim to the board,” LaVerne Council, chair of ConMed’s board, said in the announcement. “Kim brings extensive global leadership
Oneida County budget proposal includes first property-tax increase in 13 years
UTICA, N.Y. — The proposed Oneida County budget includes a 2.9 percent increase in the property-tax levy, the first such increase in a county budget
SUNY Oneonta manufacturing-workforce program recognizes nine who earned microcredentials
ONEONTA, N.Y. — SUNY Oneonta’s Extended and Community Learning (ExCL) Center on Oct. 2 held a ceremony to recognize students who earned a microcredential from their involvement in a manufacturing bootcamp. Nine Otsego and Delaware County residents completed the new program, described as an “intensive” four-week effort designed to prepare workers for local manufacturing jobs,
Utica University offers full-tuition scholarships for career-changers pursuing K-12 teaching jobs
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University’s educator-preparation program says it is addressing the growing teacher shortage “through major financial incentives to enroll.” Ten full-tuition scholarships are
Tompkins Community Bank names commercial banking regional manager
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank announced it has appointed John Huhtala as commercial banking regional manager, overseeing efforts to serve commercial business customers across Central New York. Huhtala, a 28-year banking industry veteran known for his leadership, mentorship and community engagement, will lead operations with the goal of driving growth and value for the
Oswego Hospital set for $14 million expansion of emergency and imaging department
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health says construction will begin this week (Oct. 6-10) on a $14 million, multi-phase renovation and expansion project in the emergency
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