Opposing Minimum Wage Indexing

Approved March 14, 2023 IN OPPOSITON PROPOSALS TO INCREASE THE NEW YORK STATE MINIMUM WAGE AND INDEX IT TO MATCH THE RATE OF INFLATION WHEREAS;   the scheduled $15/hour minimum wage in New York State represents an increase of 67% over the past six years, and will cost consumers, taxpayers, and employers an estimated $15.7 billion…

Now Hiring: Executive Assistant

Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce Job Announcement   EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT About the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce (herein referred to as the “Chamber”) is a non-profit, member-based, business organization focused on the development of a prosperous economic climate that will enhance commercial growth and the quality of life for…

MVHS CenteringPregnancy® Program Receives Grant from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) CenteringPregnancy program received a $150,000 Member and Community Health Improvement (MACHI) grant from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. The Excellus BCBS grant is intended to improve maternal health and health equity in upstate New York. MVHS offers the area’s only licensed CenteringPregnancy program, which brings 8-10 women all due at the…