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State awards REDC capital funding and tax credits for shovel-ready projects
The governor highlighted several projects from this round of funding including: Lowville Producers Dairy Cooperative, Inc., which received a $1.3 million ESD grant and a

ConnextCare to use $40K Delta Dental grant for equipment upgrades
ConnextCare provides health-care services to northern Oswego County. Delta Dental Community Care Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of California. The funding —

SU announces new leadership structure at the Whitman School
Both appointments are effective immediately. Haynie’s appointment to executive dean is for two years, during which time the search for the next Whitman dean will

Utica announces $20 million mixed-use project on Hotel Street
“The revitalization of Hotel Street is one of the final pieces to a complete and thriving downtown,” Utica Mayor Robert M. Palmieri said in a

BAE Systems to provide electric-drive systems for Toronto’s newest battery-electric buses
.The system will advance the TTC’s goal of transitioning to a zero-emissions fleet by 2040, BAE Systems noted. “Delivering leading-edge technology to help Toronto realize

City of Syracuse seeks architects and contractors to address blighted properties
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse is soliciting proposals for architectural and contractor services necessary to fix exterior code violations of blighted residential properties.

Syracuse University appoints Barclay Damon attorney to serve as general counsel
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barclay Damon LLP says Syracuse University has selected attorney Gabe Nugent for the role of senior VP and general counsel. Nugent had

Greater Binghamton Chamber to host Aug. 10 job fair
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job and career fair on Thursday Aug. 10 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at

SU, UNLV announce Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference next summer
Syracuse University (SU) is among the organizations involved in announcing a “first-of-it-kind” Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference (SEI-Con), which is set for next summer. SU’s

Valley Health Services receives Community Foundation grant for food heat-retention system
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network’s Valley Health Services (VHS) in Herkimer received a $7,500 grant from the Wesley and Marion Small Fund at The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties to purchase a Camduction Complete Heat System for hot-meal service at its facility. The system is designed to retain the temperature, quality, and
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HERKIMER, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network’s Valley Health Services (VHS) in Herkimer received a $7,500 grant from the Wesley and Marion Small Fund at The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties to purchase a Camduction Complete Heat System for hot-meal service at its facility.
The system is designed to retain the temperature, quality, and safety of foods being served bedside in a health-care facility.
“On behalf of our residents, we are very thankful for the meal-enhancing equipment we are able to acquire,” VHS Administrator Bryan Ehlinger said in a press release, adding the grant supports VHS in promoting optimal quality of life for older adults.
In its grant application, VHS said, “Palatable meals are essential to the enjoyment and wellbeing of our residents. In a nursing-home setting, the food-service program is more than a way to provide nourishment, but a highlighted experience.”
VHS is a 160-bed long-term care and rehabilitation facility that offers inpatient and outpatient services. Founded in 1984, it’s a corporately affiliated member of Bassett Healthcare Network
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