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Adirondack Railroad announces four new board members
UTICA, N.Y. — The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society (ARPS), the Utica–based nonprofit organization that operates the Adirondack Railroad, on Jan. 7 announced four new board members. Longtime supporters John Taibi, Neal Baumann, Lani Ulrich, and Steve Potter were all appointed during the organization’s annual meeting in December. Here is some information about each individual: • aibi, […]

Hampton Inn by Hilton – Verona readies for opening in March
VERONA, N.Y. — The new Hampton Inn by Hilton – Verona and its general manager (GM) are preparing for the hotel’s upcoming opening as construction work heads into the final stretch. The Hampton Inn by Hilton, a 110-room hotel, is located at 5186 Route 365, at the entrance to the Turning Stone Resort Casino. It

MMRI begins offering rapid COVID-19 tests
UTICA, N.Y. — The Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) of Utica is now offering rapid COVID-19 tests. The New York State Department of Health (DOH) approved a limited-service laboratory registration for MMRI allowing the testing operations, MMRI said. The MMRI began operations at its testing site on Jan. 4. Those needing a test should make

Kenefick named regional president of Chemung Canal Trust Company
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG) recently announced it has named Jeffrey P. Kenefick regional president of its main banking subsidiary, Chemung Canal

Cayuga Health opens 40,000-square-foot mass vaccination clinic in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Health (CH) on Thursday said it’s opened a 40,000-square-foot mass vaccination clinic in the former Sears department store at The Shops

Rome Medical Practice to consolidate sites to support RMH as pandemic continues
ROME, N.Y. — Effective Jan. 18, Rome Medical Practice will temporarily consolidate two of its Rome locations to enable clinical and administrative staff to help

Stewart’s Shops acquires assets of energy company Red-Kap
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Stewart’s Shops announced that it has acquired the assets of Schenectady–based energy company Red-Kap. The acquired assets include eight convenience stores,

Chancellor launches SUNY’s free online training for those pursuing education for careers
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras has launched a statewide campaign supporting SUNY’s new free online training center designed to give New Yorkers a “clear pathway” to

Utica DPW begins work demolishing former Cornhill Senior Center; second project set for March
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri on Monday said City of Utica’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will handle two “major” demolition projects. The

Oneida County reports 251 cases; total vaccinations reach nearly 900 at MVCC Pod
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Monday reported 251 new coronavirus cases, bringing its total to nearly 15,000 since the pandemic started. The county also
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