For most people, shoveling snow may not lead to any health problems. However, the American Heart Association warns that the risk of a heart attack during snow shoveling may increase for some, stating that the combination of colder temperatures and physical exertion increases the workload on the heart. People who are outdoors in cold…
Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) announces the following new appointments, employee title changes, and promotions as approved by the Board of Trustees at its August 19th and September 23rd meetings: Diana Ayers-Darling, Professor Emerita Monica Brown-Hodkinson, Student Support Advisor Grace Costello, Student Support Advisor Emily Gifford, Coordinator of International Students Geordan Holmes, Licensed Mental…
MVHS Names Assistant Vice President of the MVHS Medical Group Mary Zielinski has been named assistant vice president of the MVHS Medical Group. In this role, Zielinski will provide direction and leadership for the Medical Group operations, including staffing and resource allocation. Mary will oversee project planning, process improvement and compliance. She will also provide…
Under the vision of Dr. Kontaridis, MMRI has been working hard modernizing the Institute: We’ve changed the name from Masonic Medical Laboratory to Masonic Medical Research Institute Expanded our research areas, and Renovated the laboratory space. Here are pictures from our Logo Launch on Friday, November 22, 2019: To submit news for our Member News…
Learning to save, spend wisely and even donate to great causes when you’re young can lead to excellent financial habits as adults. The Utica Children’s Museum is once again teaming up with First Source Federal Credit Union to offer “Financial Friday” where kids can learn about money and…
Make Black Friday easier and more enjoyable by following Sangertown Square’s Black Friday Survival Guide. Step One: Select top priority stores Research the deals in advance and decide what stores are your priority on Black Friday. The most popular choices at Sangertown Square typically include Bath & Body Works, H&M, JCPenny, Macy’s, Target,…
The Cat in the Hat will be visiting the Treehouse Reading and Arts Center for stories, crafts, and pictures on Small Business Saturday, November 30th at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm! We’ll have specials and giveaways throughout the day as well. Shop local this holiday season! Though tickets are free, please do…
M.A. Polce is offering a FREE cybersecurity event for executives Tuesday, December 3rd from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m at Delta Hotels by Marriott Utica. This Cisco Sponsored event includes lunch and will help you to better understand frameworks and best practices for managing cybersecurity-related risk. Register to reserve your seat here: https://mapolce.com/cybersecurity-for-executives/ With cybercrime…
Operation Sunshine and Texas Roadhouse New Hartford have teamed up in honor of #GivingTuesday to “Dine for Dollars.” Any customers who order take-out or dines in at Texas Roadhouse New Hartford at 4511 Commercial Drive between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, can give back when they tell…
MVCC To Host Display Of AIDS Memorial Quilt Sections of the internationally celebrated AIDS Memorial Quilt — the 54 ½-ton, handmade tapestry that stands as a memorial to more than 96,000 individuals lost to AIDS — will be on view 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, through Friday, Dec. 6, at Mohawk Valley Community College…
If you are looking for high end locally made gifts this year, why not consider giving a beautiful custom chef jacket to the professional or aspiring chef in your life? Or a custom made lab coat for that health care professional who has done so much for you and your loved ones (four legged…
For the second year United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area’s Emerging Leaders United (United Way ELU) has partnered with area businesses to host a drive for hygiene items. This year 36 businesses participated with their employees and customers collecting 7,938 items valued at $13,875! Donations were also collected at United Way…
The snow is here! Are you tired of worrying about snow removal? Let us do the hard work for you! We have rare, one bedroom luxury Garden Apartments opening soon! www.DeerfieldPlaceUtica.com/ To submit news for our Member News section of our website and to be included in our weekly Member Mentions email, please send a…
New CycleNation Event Celebrates Survivors, Raises Funds to Fight Stroke Stroke and heart disease are largely preventable. More than 160 people shared that message, and invested in their own health, at the Mohawk Valley’s first ever CycleNation. The event, held at Thrive Athletic Center in New Hartford, raised more $50,000. For two hours, teams of…
With the changes going on in Downtown Utica, notably the construction of the new Mohawk Valley Health System regional medical center, parking options for Utica Comets home games have been in question. The following locations offer parking during Utica Comets games at the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium: The Adirondack Bank…