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MVHS breaks ground for construction of downtown Utica hospital
UTICA — Officials with the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) have formally launched the construction project at the site of the upcoming hospital in downtown Utica. “A project of this magnitude that promises to be so transformational is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it happens only because leaders have the vision to see beyond what is […]

Aviation company signs lease at Griffiss in Rome, to create 100 new jobs
ROME, N.Y. — A new aviation company is coming to Griffiss International Airport in Rome and creating at least 100 new jobs. Strategic Global Aviation

People news: Finger Lakes Health names Garrison facilities director
GENEVA, N.Y. — Finger Lakes Health announced it has appointed Leo Garrison as its new facilities director. Garrison comes to the health system with more

River Hospital in Alex Bay pursues affiliation with Upstate Medical after Crouse affiliation expires
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — River Hospital in Alexandria Bay and Upstate Medical University in Syracuse on Tuesday announced that they’re pursuing a clinical affiliation. The proposed

Binghamton University School of Pharmacy signs agreement with Elmira College
VESTAL, N.Y. — The Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has signed an articulation agreement with Elmira College. The pact will allow students

CHA announces promotion of James Stephenson to CEO of CHA Holdings on Jan. 1
ALBANY, N.Y. — CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA) has promoted James Stephenson to CEO of CHA Holdings, Inc. and president of CHA Consulting, Inc. on Jan.

Meiers take full ownership of Greek Peak, Toggenburg ski resorts
VIRGIL, N.Y. — John and Christine Meier and their family of Elmira are now the sole owners of Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Virgil and

Dermody, Burke & Brown boosts Mohawk Valley presence with combination
SYRACUSE — Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC (DB&B), a Syracuse–based accounting firm, has expanded its business footprint in the Mohawk Valley. The firm has added Barone, Howard & Co., CPAs, P.C., an accounting and consulting firm with offices in New Hartford and Rome. As of Nov. 1, Barone, Howard & Co. began operating under

State announces banking development district in Lewis County
New York’s banking development district program has made a designation in Lewis County. With this designation, Carthage Savings and Loan Association will provide residents of

MVHS breaks ground on new $480 million downtown Utica hospital
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) on Thursday broke ground on its new hospital in downtown Utica. The new regional medical center
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