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Second public meeting for St. Luke’s site-redevelopment project set for April 30
NEW YORK MILLS, N.Y. — With one community meeting under their belts, the Town of New Hartford, Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS), Oneida County, and Mohawk Valley EDGE — working cooperatively as Reimagine St. Luke’s — are hosting a public-design principles workshop on April 30. The meeting takes place from 7-8:30 p.m. at the New […]
People news: Community Memorial Hospital adds new physician assistant
HAMILTON, N.Y. — The Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) network announced it has added a new physician assistant to its orthopedics team. Jackie Ireland brings more

Boyce Thompson Institute unveils plant-phenotyping facility
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) says it has opened its plant-phenotyping facility, PhenoSight. This new facility holds “significant potential for delivering unparalleled insights” into plant growth, development, and response to environmental conditions, according to a BTI news release. BTI is a plant-sciences research institution in Ithaca. “The opening of this facility marks
Utica University announces alumnae as commencement speakers
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University announced it has chosen two alumnae as the speakers for its upcoming undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies. Amanda Saravia-Butler, a

Munson breaks ground on landscaping project
UTICA, N.Y. — Munson broke ground Thursday, April 11 on a new 49,000-square-foot park and community space, transforming the green space from 324 Genesee St. to Cottage Place, according to the museum’s online publication Munson Bulletin. Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. also shared pictures from the event on his Facebook page. The project,

People news: CNY Health Home Network hires new CFO
UTICA, N.Y. — Central New York Health Home Network (CNYHHN) has hired Amy Osborne as its new chief financial officer (CFO), the organization announced. In
A.O. Fox Hospital, BOCES partner on nursing program
ONEONTA — A.O. Fox Hospital, part of the Bassett Healthcare Network, and Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services (ONC BOCES) have announced a new partnership that brings the BOCES practical nursing-certification program to the hospital. The comprehensive 10-month program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in
Broome County hotel occupancy inches down in February
BINGHAMTON — Broome County hotels saw slightly fewer guests in February, while two other key indicators of business performance improved. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county dipped 0.7 percent to 50.4 percent in the second month of 2024 versus February 2023. Revenue per available room (RevPar), an

Binghamton University to pursue AI research and development
Uses “landmark” $5 million donation VESTAL — Binghamton University graduate Thomas Secunda is providing the school a financial gift that it

Entrepreneurs can apply for Launch Lewis County grant program through mid-May
LOWVILLE — Those interested have until May 15 to submit applications to Naturally Lewis for the Launch Lewis County grant program. Naturally Lewis is the economic-development agency in Lewis County. In partnership with Lewis County, Naturally Lewis has $300,000 and is seeking entrepreneurs who are looking to start their businesses that will “enhance the quality
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