Nonprofits

Former Utica mayor, city school district board president indicted for mail fraud

UTICA, N.Y. — Former Utica mayor Louis LaPolla, 78, of Utica, was indicted on six counts of mail fraud, according to U.S. Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Alfred A. Watson, acting special agent in charge of the Albany Field Office of the FBI. Read More

Oneida County tourism rebounds, according to state report

UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County tourism is doing well and exceeding 2019 levels in several areas, according to the state’s Economic Impact of Visitors 2022 Report completed by Tourism Economics. Read More

Syracuse University breaks ground on construction of new football-operations center

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Athletics on Friday morning broke ground on the construction of its upcoming football-operations center. Read More

People news: AmeriCU names Rome financial center manager

ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union has named Ashten Roberts financial center manager of the credit union’s Rome location in Griffiss Business and Technology Park. Read More

Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY plans $1 million renovation project to increase capacity

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York (RMHC of CNY) announced Thursday that it is planning a $1 million renovation project of the CNY Ronald McDonald House to create new family suites. Read More

Oneida Health names new president and CEO

ONEIDA, N.Y. — Oneida Health on Thursday announced it has appointed its next president and CEO to lead the organization. Read More

SOMAC to end ambulance operations in Madison County, replaced by Madison County EMS

HAMILTON, N.Y. — The Southern Madison County Ambulance Corps, Inc. (SOMAC), will end emergency-medical service operations after 37 years and Madison County EMS will take over providing service to SOMAC’s coverage areas. Read More

State announces solar-energy project at Green Lakes State Park

MANLIUS, N.Y. — New York State announced plans to install a new solar array at Green Lakes State Park in the town of Manlius. Read More

Oneida Community Mansion House opens more guest rooms

ONEIDA, N.Y. — The Oneida Community Mansion House recently opened six new overnight guest rooms at the Inn at the Mansion House, located at 170 Kenwood Avenue. Read More