The Neighborhood Center is proud to announce the launch of its new Jail Diversion Program, a significant addition to the Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT). This innovative program is designed to support the reintegration of individuals with serious mental illness as they transition back into the community after incarceration. Recognizing a growing need within…
The executive director of the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI), Maria Kontaridis, Ph.D., became the chair of the American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences (BCVS) Council on July 1, 2024. BCVS is one of the largest councils at the Association and one of the largest organizations in cardiovascular sciences globally, with about 5,000 members…
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The Kiwanis Club of Utica is utilizing the CLYNK Bottle Drop service to raise funds for local programs in the Greater Utica area. Through the CLYNK to Give Program, participants receive bags and bag tags for collecting bottles and cans. Simply retun full bags to your local Hannaford Supermarket. Scan the tag, drop the bag,…
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Join us for an exciting day of exploration and discovery at SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s Summer Discovery Day on Friday, August 16 at our beautiful campus in Utica – the heart of the Mohawk Valley! This special event, hosted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, is designed to provide prospective students and families with a peek into…
On Wednesday, July 31, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield joined with the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening of the new Utica regional employee office with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Located at 301 Woods Park Dr. in Clinton, the office is home to the region’s 500 plus employees. Among the speakers were…
Baird’s Utica Branch is pleased to welcome Jacob George, Financial Advisor, to the George Group, part of the Utica Branch of Baird’s Private Wealth Management office. He focuses on individual wealth management and advanced planning for multigenerational families. By confronting the questions of today, he can help with their goals of tomorrow. Jacob is Series…
After a five-month national search, Suzanne Snyder has been named dean of Pratt Munson College of Art and Design, Munson’s 24-year affiliation with Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y. Snyder will provide executive leadership for Pratt Munson, an extension campus of Pratt Institute that provides first- and second-year instruction in fine arts, communications design, photography, and art…
Carl Reistrom, Human Technologies CFO, in studio on Monday, July 15, 2024 in Utica, NY. (PHOTO BY NANCY L. FORD) Human Technologies is pleased to announce the leadership succession plan for the President/CEO position. Effective June 1, the company’s Board of Directors approved the promotion of Carl Reistrom, its Chief Financial Officer since 2016, to…
Don’t miss your opportunity to join us for the second annual MMRI Golf Classic fundraiser on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the Yahnundasis Golf Club in New Hartford, New York! Your purchase of a foursome will not only include a fun-filled day of golfing, but it will benefit groundbreaking research right here in Utica, New…
The Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund announced this year’s recipients for awards to graduating seniors from high schools in Herkimer and Oneida counties. The scholarships were based on academic and leadership qualities, with preference given to those entering a medical profession, as well as athletic abilities and strength in character. Recipients graduating from…
As a business operates from day to day, many issues or problems surface that need to be resolved. However, at the same time, the business does not have the staff or money to hire a consultant to analyze the problem, conduct hours of research and then develop a series of recommendations, including a timeline for…
The city of Utica is pleased to be a purple heart city. A new sign located on Whitesboro Street as you enter the City at Purple Heart park will now adorn its entrance. Joe Fraccola, Commander, CNY Chapter #490, Military Order of the Purple Heart of the USA stated the following “The Purple Heart…
The Workforce Development Board’s YouthBuild grant program provides its participants with essential occupational skills training, and access to local businesses for mentorship, job following, job opportunities, and more. YouthBuild partners often gain access to a pipeline of talent. Partner collaboration with businesses and community organizations supports the mission of the WDB to develop sector strategies…