April 7th is annually celebrated as the International Day of the North American Beaver. It is also the birthdate of Dorothy Richards of Beaversprite, which is located in the Town of Oppenheim. This year, the Utica Zoo is celebrating this day by announcing the zoo recently acquired the Florence J. Reineman Nature Center and Beaversprite…
Observer-Dispatch is changing its annual All-Mohawk Valley All-Stars Awards show from a physical event originally scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2020, to a star-studded awards show that will be available at no charge at 6 p.m. EST on Thursday, June 18, 2020. The show will feature more than 20 professional athletes as hosts and award…
Brockport, New York-based Sunnking, an electronics recycling and resale services provider serving Buffalo, Rochester and Utica, New York, says it will remain open to provide recycling services as well as computer sales and service to clients in the area. While New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo directed nonessential New York workers, whether employed by for-profit or…
Mohawk Valley Community College and education partner Career Step Online Training Solutions are offering a Certificate of Infection Control and Barrier Protection Proficiency Course online for free until April 30. The accredited course, designed specifically for Allied Health professionals, addresses all major elements of infection prevention and provides a simulated practice of documenting patient-doctor communication…
The New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is a resident-centered and resident-directed advocacy program available to anyone residing in a nursing home, adult care facility or family-type home across the state. The local Long Term Care Ombudsman Program sponsored by LIFE at Resource Center For Independent Living covers Oneida, Herkimer, Otsego…
Many people have concerns about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with a chronic condition such as high blood pressure — a reading above 130/80 — may face an increased risk for severe complications if they get the virus[i]. With nearly half of Americans dealing with high blood pressure, the American Heart Association, the…
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For the first time since the race’s inception in 1978, the Boilermaker will not be held on the second Sunday in July. The 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Utica National 5K will be postponed and rescheduled for September 13th, 2020; the second Sunday in September. This very difficult decision was made in concert…
Join the Tea with Tom discussion on Tuesday, April 21 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM to understand why it is essential to pivot your marketing plan now! Guest-hosts will weigh in with some ways their teams have pivoted their marketing plans and messaging. Register today for this FREE webinar!: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/205125295434055693 If you’re not…
YWCA MV was awarded $1,500 from Berkshire Bank to help fund a range of residential services, including two emergency domestic violence shelters and rehousing programs that include intensive case management. “Our shelters and residential programs save lives every day,” says YWCA MV CEO Dianne Stancato. “The support of Berkshire will go far in helping us…
The last month has brought unprecedented changes and challenges to the lives and businesses of Central New York. Local home improvement company New York Sash is one local business that has had to dramatically change operations in response to the ‘New York State on PAUSE’ Executive Order. After initially deeming most construction workers as…
MEET GUEST Steve Karboski, funeral director at McGrath, Myslinski, Karboski & Nunn Funeral Directors. The Greater Utica Chamber is featuring a different local business every day in a special edition of their Leveling Up Podcast called “Leveling Up-Social Distancing Series”. Executive Director Meghan McGrogan will interview a different business owner or organization leader daily, and…
MEET GUEST Andria Heath, Executive Director at The Utica Zoo! The Greater Utica Chamber is featuring a different local business every day in a special edition of their Leveling Up Podcast called “Leveling Up-Social Distancing Series”. Executive Director Meghan McGrogan will interview a different business owner or organization leader daily, and let you know who…
In accordance with a New York State Department of Health directive for updated COVID-19 guidance regarding Obstetrical settings, Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has updated its visitor restrictions for Labor and Delivery. The new restrictions allow women in labor one support person essential to patient care throughout labor, delivery and the immediate postpartum period.…
Staffworks is the region’s largest independently owned and operated staffing service with 9 offices located throughout CNY (Binghamton, Cortland, Syracuse, Norwich, Oneonta, New Hartford, Herkimer, Rome and Oneida). With 100+ years of combined comprehensive staffing services experience, the Staffworks team provides you the best qualified candidates to help attract top-industry talent to your…