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ICS is changing its name to TechMD
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — ICS — a technology management, and cybersecurity company headquartered in Endicott — announced it will consolidate its regional managed-technology brands into one

Mohawk Valley EDGE accepting proposals for St. Luke’s campus reuse
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley EDGE has opened a request for proposals (RFP) for the repurposing of the St. Luke’s campus once Mohawk Valley

MVHS residency program graduates 11 doctors, with five of them staying in the area to work
UTICA, N.Y. — Eleven doctors graduated on June 30 from the St. Elizabeth Family Medicine Residency Program, bringing the total number of family physicians completing the three-year, post-doctoral training program to 327. The program is an affiliate of Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS). Program participants trained and provided care at the St. Elizabeth campus of
New York corn planted area jumps 10 percent in 2023
New York farms planted corn for all purposes on an estimated 1.13 million acres this year, up 10 percent from the 2022 planted area of 1.03 million acres, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) New York field office. The 2023 total is the highest in a decade. Empire State growers expect to

Daughter for Hire seeks to start franchising
CLINTON, N.Y. — Since it launched more than a decade ago, the companion-care business Daughter for Hire has moved into a local office in Clinton, opened an Albany–area location in Latham, and is now looking ahead to franchising its services. “I am loving what we do,” says Kathleen Rutishauser, who started the business in 2012.

Agri-Mark’s North Country expansion cements long-term presence
CHATEAUGAY, N.Y. — The North Country facility that produces Cabot and McCadam cheese products has helped set itself up for the future with a nearly $30 million expansion and modernization project in Chateaugay in Franklin County. David Lynn, CEO of Agri-Mark, called it a “special day” for the company, the plant and its employees, and

Manfredo named to LeadingAGE NY board
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — LeadingAge NY announced it has appointed Dominick Manfredo to its board of directors. As a new board member, Manfredo will contribute to the organization’s initiatives aimed at advancing senior care, expanding access to housing, and improving the overall quality of life for older adults. LeadingAge NY is an association representing not-for-profit

North Creek Ski Bowl project at Gore to break ground in 2024
NORTH CREEK, N.Y. — At its June 23 board of directors meeting, the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) adopted two resolutions that will restart the North Creek Ski Bowl development projects at Gore Mountain in the Adirondack Park. With these approvals, the Olympic Authority and Gore Mountain will break ground in

Elmira construction firm names general superintendent
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Streeter Associates announced it has promoted Kevin Burnett to general superintendent. In this role, he will oversee on-site supervision and manpower for all active projects at Streeter Associates. Burnett is succeeding Ken Brenza, who recently retired, according to a company news release. Burnett began his construction career as a carpentry and masonry

Parking lot reconstruction to begin at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
CORTLAND, N.Y. — Guthrie Cortland Medical Center says the first of a three-phase reconstruction of its Alvena Avenue parking lot will start July 24. Once
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