Utica Bagels’ best-selling flavors (Utica Greens, Savory Everything, Cinnamon Raisin, and Plain) are now available for purchase in the freezer section of most Cliff’s Local Market locations. “We are excited to partner with Cliff’s,” said Gregory Frank, Chief Operating Officer. “Cliff’s has convenient locations spread throughout the Mohawk Valley, and customers now have access…
The tradition of trading physical Valentines cards in school is on hold this year, so the Utica Children’s Museum teamed up with the Children’s Museum of Phoenix in Arizona for a unique cross country Virtual Valentine’s Exchange. The call for entries was put out from both Museums earlier in the month and an array…
The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has closed its Respiratory Triage Trailer at the St. Luke’s Campus, 1656 Champlin Avenue, Utica, and moved the service into the Emergency Department (ED) at the campus which has been updated to provide this service. Patients with respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, congestion, etc.) should now go directly…
Staffworks is Hiring! Shipping Manager Staffworks is looking for experienced candidates with leadership skills for a Shipping Manager position with a manufacturing company in the Utica area. The Shipping Manager is responsible for overseeing the timely picking, staging and shipping of all customer orders, while adhering to customer routing guides and instructions, and all…
The Utica Children’s Museum is closed as they prepare to move and create a new, state-of-the-art museum experience at the Parkway in Utica, but they are still offering unique programming for our region’s children during February Break. All offerings are free and pre-registration is required. Programs will be presented via Zoom daily starting at 11:00am…
Onondaga Community College (OCC) President Dr. Casey Crabill and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) Acting President Dr. Tod A. Laursen today signed a transfer articulation agreement which provides students who earn their associate degree at OCC a seamless pathway into one of 12-degree programs at SUNY Poly. OCC students will be able to take all…
Living at home, not in a home. Choice. Independence. Safety. Independent Living Centers (ILCs) Across NYS Launch Campaign to Raise Awareness of the Need for NYS to Transition Away From Nursing Home Placement and Shift to A Greater Focus on Independent Living The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated problems that have existed in…
Approved February 9, 2021 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPPOSING BAN ON EVICTIONS WITHOUT PROTECTION FOR LANDLORDS WHEREAS; various members of the New York State Assembly, with the support of Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, are promoting legislation to impose a temporary ban on evictions and foreclosures on small businesses until May…
Approved February 9, 2021 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTING PROPOSITION THAT COVID VACCINATIONS BE DISTRIBUTED ACCORDING TO LOCAL COUNTY PLANS WHEREAS; the State of New York’s Covid vaccination program is causing enormous confusion and frustration for citizens attempting to schedule vaccine appointments through online appointment calendars and openings are scarce…
Approved February 9, 2021 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTING RELIEF PACKAGE FOR RESTAURANTS AND SMALL BUSINESSES WHEREAS; various senators in the New York State Senate, including Sen. George Borrello from Jamestown, NY, are co-sponsoring several legislative measures that are aimed supporting the restaurant industry and other small businesses adversely affected…
Since the first Staffworks office opened in New Hartford in 1994 we have filled over 125,000 jobs and we are still growing! Currently we are recruiting for 100+ clients to fill 250 job openings. So, if you or someone you know is seeking employment we welcome your contact or referral. Positions Include:…
“Be A Neighbor Fund”; A local initiative designed by small business owners, directly for small business owners. It’s no secret that small businesses are hurting. Several small business owners came together and asked, “how can we help?”, and one meeting of the minds later, the Be A Neighbor Fund was born. Developed by four area…
Calling all kids! We’re spreading love across the country with a fun Virtual Valentine’s Exchange between our Museum and the Children’s Museum of Phoenix in Arizona Here’s how it will work: 1) Create a Valentine at home using any medium you would like – paper, crayons, markers, paint, glitter, canvas, mixed media, collage – get…
The Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) is now hiring for Registered Nurses (RNs), as well as for other key positions. If you, or anyone you know, are seeking a rewarding career where you can make a difference, visit www.rcil.com/careers to check out what opportunities could be awaiting you at RCIL. The work we…
SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) joins Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) in congratulating eleven SUNY Poly students who were announced as recipients of the newly established, merit-based “Cree | Wolfspeed Scholarship” program. The scholarships aim to ensure students who come from historically underserved or marginalized communities, as well as those with significant financial need, will have critical access…