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Stromstad talks staffing, PPE issues as COVID-19 cases rise
That’s according to a YouTube video from Darlene Stromstad that MVHS released on Wednesday, Dec. 9 to update the community on key issues related to the resurgence of COVID-19 in the community and at the MVHS hospitals. MVHS is an affiliation between Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare and St. Elizabeth Medical Center. In the video, Stromstad […]

Syracuse firm targets spring start for Utica Steam Cotton Factory project
UTICA, N.Y. — Lahinch Group, LLC of Syracuse anticipates beginning work this spring on a project to redevelop the former Utica Steam Cotton Factory at 600 State St. in downtown Utica. The structure is near the site of the Mohawk Valley Health System downtown hospital, per the office of Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri, which referred

Contractor completes work on Empire State Trail segment in Herkimer County
Tioga Construction of Herkimer County recently finished building a new 2.4-mile section of the Empire State Trail in Herkimer County between Erie Canal Lock E-18 in Jacksonburg and State Route 167 in Little Falls. The $3.3 million project was funded by the Empire State Trail, New York Power Authority, and the New York State Canal Corporation.

New tenant begins operations in Earlville Opera House storefront
EARLVILLE , N.Y.— After some renovation work, the Earlville Opera House (EOH) has a new tenant that will generate rental income for the organization. The new shop called The 3 Olde Hags had its grand opening Dec. 5, per an EOH news release. It’s an arts and crafts variety store that has “everything you thought

Mohawk Valley Association of Realtors names 2021 board members
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Association of Realtors (MVAR) has announced the 2021 MVAR board of directors and Mid New York Regional MLS board of managers, as voted upon by the membership on Dec. 3. MVAR board members for 2021 include: • President: Calvin Lyon, Pondra’s Homes & Hearth Realty • President-elect: David Paciello, One Realty

Downtown Ithaca gets pop-up stores through new program
ITHACA, N.Y. — Some Ithaca eateries and specialty shops are operating in temporary spaces in the downtown area under a program that the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) has created. The businesses are part of DIA’s new pop-up program, which is designed to provide short-term leases to help support local entrepreneurs seeking temporary spaces for their

First shipment of COVID-19 vaccine arrives at MVHS hospitals; MVHS named regional vaccination hub
The MVHS COVID vaccine planning group has been working to develop the protocols for distribution along with the infrastructure and plan to administer the vaccines.

Oneida County health department using app to improve contact tracing
UTICA, N.Y. — The Oneida County Health Department has started using a mobile texting app that will allow it to expand the reach of its

Syracuse firm to renovate former Utica factory
UTICA, N.Y. — A Syracuse company will handle the redevelopment of the former Utica Steam Cotton Factory at 600 State St. in downtown Utica. Lahinch

New program brings pop-up stores to downtown Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) has created a new program allowing some new eateries and specialty shops to set up temporary space
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