The SUNY Poly Foundation is announcing a total of $75,000 in donations from three sets of individuals to establish merit-based scholarship programs and further defray educational costs for undergraduate students attending SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly). Overall, the scholarships, detailed below, aim to ensure that students who have a history of strong academic efforts, financial…
On Friday, March 11, 2022, the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) will close both the MVHS COVID-19 Vaccination POD located in the MVHS Burrstone House, 1710 Burrstone Road, and the COVID-19 Testing Trailer at the St Luke’s Campus due to low volumes. Testing will remain available to employees. Testing sites are…
Approved March 8, 2022 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN OPPOSITON OF THE GOVERNOR’S PROPOSAL TO MERGE SUNY POLY WITH UALBANY WHEREAS, the SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) was created in 2014 and has become a vital asset to the State of New York and the Mohawk Valley Region for academic studies,…
Approved March 8, 2022 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTING A04717 TO STREAMLINE REGLATORY BURDENS WHEREAS, proposed NYS Assembly Bill A04717 would create the Division of Regulatory Review and Economic Growth to review regulatory processes and permit requirements in order to facilitate economic growth; and WHEREAS, this proposed legislation is co-sponsored by…
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St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) has started the Education to Employment program – a new program for incoming nursing students where nursing course tuition at SECON is paid and employment at Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) after graduation is guaranteed. “There is a national shortage of nurses causing an…
In September, 1896, the ‘Utica Chamber of Commerce’ was officially incorporated in New York State. We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than with our 125th Annual Meeting happening on April 5th at the Delta by Marriott Utica!. The Chamber’s Annual meeting is the opportunity for our Members to learn all about what…
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The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Foundation was recently awarded $249,947 from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation for a new project to promote health equity and combat heart disease in our community: Mohawk Valley Health Partnership to Combat Heart Disease. The Mohawk Valley Partnership to Combat Heart Disease will build…
Reaffirmed February 8, 2022; Approved January 12, 2021 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTING REFORMING NEW YORK STATE’S ELECTORAL VOTE APPORTIONMENT WHEREAS; the State of New York currently awards its Presidential electoral votes on a winner-take-all basis; and WHEREAS; the combined populations of New York City, Long Island and downstate counties outnumber…
Approved February 8, 2022 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CALLING ON GOVERNOR HOCHUL FOR A COMPLETE REPEAL OF THE “BAIL ELIMINATION ACT OF 2019” WHEREAS; the New York Legislature enacted legislation known as the “Bail Elimination Act of 2019” which was approved by Governor Andrew Cuomo and took effect on January 1,…
Approved February 8, 2022 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTING A5550 THE LIMIT OF GROWTH IN STATE SPENDING WHEREAS, annual growth in the New York State general fund budget often outpaces the rate of inflation and the consumer price index by a significant margin; and WHEREAS, the resulting increases in income taxes,…
Approved February 8, 2022 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTING A04829 CREATING A TEMPORARY TRAINING WAGE WHEREAS, entry-level wages have increased significantly during the past several years; and WHEREAS, younger people attempting to enter the workforce for the first time often have trouble finding employment due to the inability to display a…
Adin Sahnic, PA Adin Sahnic, PA, has joined the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) as a physician assistant (PA) at the MVHS Medical Group – New Hartford Crossroads Medical Office where he will provide care to patients of all ages. Sahnic received his Master of Physician Assistant Studies from SUNY…
Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory…to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to burst with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure…