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Amazon seeks to hire 1,300 employees in the Syracuse area
CLAY, N.Y. — Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) on Tuesday said it plans to hire more than 1,300 people for full-time, seasonal, and part-time roles in Syracuse

Tessy Plastics appoints new company president; longtime president moves to CEO
Stafford Frearson, who has worked for the Skaneateles–based company since 1997 and most recently as VP of engineering, is now serving as the company president.

Griffiss Institute receives nearly $3 million grant for IoT lab
ROME, N.Y. — Griffiss Institute, Inc. has received a nearly $3 million grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), according to an

People news: Jones named chief marketing officer at Five Star Bank
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISI), parent company of Five Star Bank, announced that it has hired Blake Jones as its new senior

Syracuse football to play Clemson at noon on ABC on Sept. 30
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University’s homecoming football game with the Clemson Tigers on Sept. 30 is set for a 12 p.m. kickoff on ABC, the

NYSDOT announces another I-81 viaduct project ramp closure in Syracuse
SYRACUSE. N.Y. — The ramp from Interstate 481 (I-481) southbound to Interstate 81 (I-81) southbound in the city of Syracuse will close at 9.a.m. on

SUNY raises $113 million through sustainability bonds for its residence-hall program
ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY announced it has raised more than $110 million from DASNY’s first-ever issuance of sustainability bonds on behalf of SUNY to support

Townsend appointed Syracuse constituent relations coordinator
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh recently announced he has appointed Tori Townsend as the city’s constituent relations coordinator. Townsend, who started her career in city government as a Syracuse Police Department community service officer, will be responsible for responding to constituent requests and preparing correspondence on behalf of the Office of the Mayor. Townsend
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SYRACUSE — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh recently announced he has appointed Tori Townsend as the city’s constituent relations coordinator.
Townsend, who started her career in city government as a Syracuse Police Department community service officer, will be responsible for responding to constituent requests and preparing correspondence on behalf of the Office of the Mayor.
Townsend will also plan, manage, and deliver special projects related to Cityline operations, a platform for reporting non-emergency problems to the City of Syracuse. In addition, she will support initiatives such as Adopt-a-Block clean-ups and Neighborhood Power Walks, which occur throughout city neighborhoods in the warm-weather months to provide door-to-door correspondence with constituents.
Townsend serves as the mayor’s office liaison to the mayor’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board. In addition to her role with the mayor’s office, Townsend works as a volunteer with the Syracuse Police Department’s Police Athletic League.
Townsend received her associate degree in science from Onondaga Community College.

MVHS cardiac cath lab receives accreditation
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) recently received accreditation of its cardiac catheterization (cath) lab by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), which recognizes expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to the cardiac cath lab for care. The accreditation is based on an onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate,
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UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) recently received accreditation of its cardiac catheterization (cath) lab by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), which recognizes expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to the cardiac cath lab for care.
The accreditation is based on an onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients. Hospitals receiving the ACC accreditation take part in a multi-faceted clinical process that includes completing a gap analysis, examining variances in care, developing an action plan, and an onsite review and monitoring for sustained success, according to an MVHS news release. Facilities that achieve accreditation meet or exceed an array of criteria and have a team that supports the effort leading to improved patient outcomes.
“MVHS has demonstrated its commitment to providing the Mohawk Valley with excellent heart care,” Deepak L. Bhatt, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board, said.
It’s the fourth consecutive year in which MVHS has been accredited.
“We are very pleased to receive this accreditation for the fourth year in a row,” MVHS President/CEO Darlene Stromstad said in the release. “Our ability to provide exceptional care with a dedicated and talented staff contributed to the overall success of our cardiac cath lab. Accreditation is a complement to our staff and their commitment to quality patient care.”
MVHS will open the Wynn Hospital — a 10-story, 703,000-square foot, 373-bed hospital — in downtown Utica in October. The nonprofit health-care organization also includes MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Visiting Nurse Association of Utica and Oneida County, and Senior Network Health.

LM Social opens in former Lemon Grass location
SYRACUSE — LM Social on Aug. 21 formally opened in its new, larger location at 238 W. Jefferson St. in Armory Square, in a space formerly occupied by Lemon Grass, which is now on Walton Street. LM Social is a one-year-old, full-service restaurant that was formerly located in a smaller, “quaint” space at 309 West
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SYRACUSE — LM Social on Aug. 21 formally opened in its new, larger location at 238 W. Jefferson St. in Armory Square, in a space formerly occupied by Lemon Grass, which is now on Walton Street.
LM Social is a one-year-old, full-service restaurant that was formerly located in a smaller, “quaint” space at 309 West Fayette St., where it was known as Le Melange.
LM Social bills itself as “a modern Mediterranean restaurant where cocktails, friends, and food unite with vibe dining.” The upscale eatery’s menu is a fusion of Mediterranean dishes and traditional classics, with locally sourced ingredients and “artfully crafted cocktails.” The restaurant also features live music.
The prior Le Melange location at 309 W. Fayette St. has pivoted to be a space for private dining and events, according to its Facebook page. That includes corporate dinners/presentations, holiday parties, showers, micro-weddings and rehearsals, and workshops and classes.
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