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Shannon Cool, associate advisor of retirement plans at Strategic Financial Services in Utica, has earned the certified plan fiduciary advisor (CPFA) designation. A CPFA is

Federal funding renewed for Utica University student-support services program
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University on Wednesday said the U.S. Department of Education has renewed funding for the school’s TRIO student-support services program for another

United States Trustee Program closes Utica field office
UTICA, N.Y. — The United States Trustee Program closed its Utica field office on Tuesday, July 1, according to a notice from the U.S. Department of Justice posted on its website. The U.S. Trustee Program is responsible for overseeing the administration of bankruptcy cases and private trustees. The national program’s mission is to promote the

Utica University announces strategic restructuring plan
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University on Tuesday, July 1 announced an academic and operational restructuring that will involve faculty and staff reductions and right-sizing operations

UTICA, N.Y. — Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) announced it has welcomed 13 new undergraduate students to its Summer Fellowship program. The students will spend 10 weeks studying in MMRI’s principal investigators’ labs to gain scientific research experience. MMRI selects participants based on academic excellence and demonstrated desire to participate in cutting-edge research programs that

Brockway-Carpenter Real Estate formally opens new Utica office
UTICA, N.Y. — Brockway-Carpenter Real Estate is celebrating its new office at 288 Genesee Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 26. The office is located on the second floor of the building. According to an announcement from the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce, the formal opening event will take place from 4-6 p.m.

Semikron Danfoss announces Marcy downsizing initiative
MARCY, N.Y. — Semikron Danfoss plans to ramp-down production at its facility in Marcy as part of a controlled scale-down over the remainder of the

Leaders celebrate completion of Munson Park
UTICA, N.Y. — The Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) project to create a public park on underutilized land at Munson, located in the Oneida Square neighborhood,

Oneida County Tourism releases 2025 Destination Guide
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Tourism (OCT) has released its 2025 Destination Guide, a key resource for visitors and locals that showcases Oneida County’s offerings including special events, Erie Canal bicentennial highlights, a seasonal bucket list, family-friendly attractions, agritourism activities, and more. “This is truly my favorite guide we’ve ever produced,” OCT President Sarah Foster

Mohawk Valley organizations receive donated blood-pressure kiosks
UTICA, N.Y. — The American Heart Association (AHA) and the Ronald and Sheila Cuccaro Family Fund have unveiled a blood-pressure kiosk at The Center, located
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