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Kickboxing studio formally opens on March 24
UTICA, N.Y. — Renegade Kickboxing will celebrate its formal grand opening with the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 24. The event, at 310 Broad St. in Utica, will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m., a live class demo at 5 p.m., tours, and refreshments. The kickboxing and fitness studio offers a […]

MVHS and Wynn Hospital generate $2 billion economic impact
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) and Wynn Hospital generated more than $2 billion in economic activity in the region, according to an analysis conducted by the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS). The HANYS analysis shows that MVHS and the hospital generated 6,400 jobs as a result of employees purchasing goods

Herkimer College appoints assistant controller
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer College has promoted Colleen Bentley-Ciccone of Utica to the position of assistant controller. Bentley-Ciccone joined the college staff in 2022 as a purchasing agent in the business operations department. She previously served as assistant director of business services at Utica University, where she was responsible for purchasing and accounts payable. Bentley-Ciccone

Strategic Financial Services, Inc., an independent wealth-management firm based in Utica, announced the recent promotion of Nick Accordino, CFP, to lead advisor. This promotion reflects

MVHS and unions reach agreement to extend contract
UTICA, N.Y. — The United Food and Commercial Workers, District Union Local One (UFCW) and Communication Workers of America, District One Local 1126 (CWA) voted

MVHS and Slocum-Dickson partner on sharing medical information
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) and Slocum-Dickson Medical Group (SDMG) have announced a partnership that will allow shared access to medical information

Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded record amount last year
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded more than $15.7 million in grants, scholarships, and emergency relief funds in 2024,

St. Elizabeth campus reuse proposals clear key hurdle with DGEIS
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Planning Board, at its Feb. 20 meeting, unanimously voted to deem the Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) complete for the re-use alternatives for the former St. Elizabeth Medical Center campus, the city said. The DGEIS evaluated the potential for a host of environmental impacts resulting from the four proposed redevelopment

What’s Upstate NY receives $260,000 state grant
UTICA, N.Y. — What’s Upstate NY, a regional recruitment and retention initiative through the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce, was awarded $260,000 through Empire State

SUNY Poly, MVCC deepen partnership to promote education and the regional economy
UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) announced that the two schools are deepening their partnership through new initiatives designed to promote seamless academic transfer, foster career development, and support the regional economy. Key areas of collaboration include the integration of a dedicated transfer track in Open Houses at both
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