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MVHS plans Oct. 15 grand-opening festivities for Wynn Hospital
UTICA, N.Y. — After nearly four years of construction, Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) will celebrate the grand opening of the Wynn Hospital with a

Cayuga Health, Arnot Health of Elmira to affiliate
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Health System, based in Ithaca, and Arnot Health, Inc., of Elmira, on Monday announced plans to affiliate. The health-care systems on

Utica park splashpad project begins
UTICA, N.Y. — Construction has begun on a new splashpad at Thomas R. Proctor Park in Utica. The new water attraction, which includes more than

Cayuga Women’s Health sees first patients at Cayuga Park
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Cayuga Women’s Health practice welcomed its first patients at Cayuga Park on Monday, Oct. 9. It follows just over two years

Herkimer College hosts professional-development event for students
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer College Career Services held a “Handshakes and Headshots” workshop for students Oct. 4 as part of its semester-long professional-development series. Students

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Le Moyne College renames its Madden School of Business
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College says its Madden School of Business is now called the Madden College of Business & Economics. The school held

Vernon Downs donates to Food Bank
VERNON, N.Y. — Vernon Downs Casino Hotel recently donated more than $72,000 to the Food Bank of Central New York. Established in 1985, the federally funded, state-administered program provides free food to those in need across upstate New York. In July, Vernon Downs pledged to contribute 100 percent of the ticket sales from its “Three
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VERNON, N.Y. — Vernon Downs Casino Hotel recently donated more than $72,000 to the Food Bank of Central New York. Established in 1985, the federally funded, state-administered program provides free food to those in need across upstate New York.
In July, Vernon Downs pledged to contribute 100 percent of the ticket sales from its “Three Dog Night” benefit concert to the Food Bank, with owner Jeffrey Gural matching that amount.
On Sept. 22, during Hunger Action Month, Vernon Downs made good on that pledge with a check for $72,360 presented to the Food Bank.
The Food Bank, with 367 community partners, serves Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties through education, advocacy, and food distribution.
Vernon Downs Casino Hotel includes a casino with more than 500 games, harness racing, and self-bet terminals for thoroughbred and harness-racing tracks in the country. It also serves as a New York State Lottery Customer Service Center.
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