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FLH nurse, Nicandri, honored with The DAISY Award
GENEVA, N.Y. — Finger Lakes Health (FLH) announced that nurse Kimberly Nicandri — an LPN from its Lifecare Medical Associates unit who is currently working on the Step-Down Unit at Geneva General Hospital — was recently honored with “The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.” A grateful husband of a patient nominated Nicandri for the Daisy […]
CNY regions post improved jobless rates, job growth in November
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira regions continued to improve compared to a year ago as the Central New York regions’ job markets rebound from the worst effects of the pandemic. The figures are part of the latest New York State Department of Labor data released Dec. 21. In addition,

Rome Area Chamber’s business-assistance fund gets boost from AmeriCU donation
ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union announced it has donated $25,000 to the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce’s business-assistance fund. The chamber created the fund

UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica National Group Foundation has committed $125,000 to ICAN’s Family Resource Center, which will also house a new Children’s Museum. The

People news: Sullivan joins MVHS Surgical Group
UTICA, N.Y. — Leo P. Sullivan, M.D., has joined the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Surgical Group as a general surgeon. Dr. Sullivan received his

People news: Weaver joins Operation Oswego County staff
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Erin Weaver recently joined Operation Oswego County, Inc. (OOC) as an administrative assistant and receptionist, the organization announced Monday. Weaver, a native

Liberty Affordable Housing to redevelop Olbiston apartment building in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — Liberty Affordable Housing Inc. of Rome has purchased and will redevelop the Olbiston apartment building at 1431 Genesee St. in Utica. Earlier

FuzeHub begins a marketing service for New York’s manufacturing, technology sectors
ALBANY, N.Y. — FuzeHub says it has started a new line of services addressing the marketing needs of the New York’s manufacturing and technology sectors.

Naturally Lewis launches new entrepreneurship program in Lewis County
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Naturally Lewis has launched its DBA Lewis County pilot program, which it says was created to “inspire and guide” entrepreneurs doing business

Children’s Home of Jefferson County names new executive director
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC) has chosen its next executive director. Marianne DiMatteo will begin her duties on Feb. 1,
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