On Thursday, May 9, a lunch was held in the auditorium of the Wynn Hospital to celebrate a select few extraordinary nurses and caregivers employed by Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS). Each recipient was selected from a pool of nominations submitted by their peers. Sebina Miskic, RN, Nursing Supervisor, was awarded Nurse Leader of Distinction.…
World Lacrosse today launched ticket sales for the 2024 Box Championships, set for September 20-29 in Utica, New York, United States. Event passes are available now at empirestatetix.com The historic double championship will feature the best men’s and women’s lacrosse athletes from around the globe competing for world titles. Ten nations will compete in the…
More Positions will be Included Under Newly-Expanded NYHELPS County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. announced today that Oneida County Government is hiring for positions that are included under New York State’s Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) program and will soon be adding more positions under the newly-expanded NYHELPS program. “Like all local governments,…
Contemporary and Compassionate Approaches to Supporting People with IDD Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Special Educators, Parents, and Therapists, Join us for an enlightening two-day extravaganza where we delve into the contemporary and compassionate approaches to supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). This event aims to bring together practitioners to foster a deeper understanding and…
SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is pleased to announce that Dr. Andrew Russell has been chosen to serve as the university’s provost, a role he has held in an interim capacity since January. “Given Dr. Russell’s reputation, and the skill with which he steered our institution through multiple transitions, I have complete confidence that he…
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties announced more than $2 million in grants during the first quarter of 2024 to organizations and initiatives primarily in the areas of human services, health, arts and culture, and education. In February, the Community Foundation invited Herkimer and Oneida County nonprofits to apply for its Education,…
“Views of New York: Wilderness and Waters” and “Trenton Falls: Stilled Waters | Still Here” show the majesty of local landscapes In celebration of some of New York State’s most famous landscapes, Munson Museum of Art has organized “Views of New York: Wilderness and Waters,” a collection of works depicting the areas around the Hudson…
The Cause Our third Annual “Service Above Self” Gala combines Rotary fun, fellowship and fundraising to benefit the “Arts for Many Hearts” program at the Resource Center for Independent Living. This is a flagship event for the Rotary Club of Utica, exemplifying our motto of Service Above Self. Our inaugural event raised $12,000 for Camp Abilities, and last year…
Leatherstocking Council, BSA hosted a “Salute to Service” Camporee for its Scouts this past weekend at Griffiss Business & Technology Park. The event offered an exceptional opportunity for Scouts to explore various career paths in public service and engage with representatives from over 25 government, military, and first responder organizations. Scouts acquired a deeper appreciation…
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YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) was awarded $5,000 by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to support the Herkimer County Child Advocacy Center (CAC). The award will be used to fund therapy services for survivors of child abuse and/or sexual violence. “It is imperative to our mission that YWCA MV can provide services like therapy for survivors,” said…
The week-long celebration will honor volunteers, donors, and community partners. This week celebrates National Salvation Army Week, running from May 13th through May 19th. National Salvation Army Week is observed in the second full week of May and was first nationally proclaimed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954. In the U.S. President Eisenhower…
The Community at Sunset Wood’s newly renovated two-bedroom penthouses were designed with more active seniors in mind – those who prefer to do things for themselves if they choose to. However, they still have access to any service within our community at only a phone call away. Each enhanced with: A full kitchen with all…
The first annual MMRI Lupus Walk on Saturday, May 18, 2024, co-sponsored by the Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (LADA), to support lupus research at MMRI is only three days away! Lupus is a persistent autoimmune condition that triggers inflammation and discomfort throughout the body. Symptoms differ but may involve fatigue, joint pain, rash…