Upon initial distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) released guidance for facilities, providers, and local health departments that received the COVID-19 vaccine on how it should be distributed. The list of those eligible to receive the vaccine has now been expanded past the initial group. The guidance…
Through January 30th 2021 Staples is offering an exclusive discount for Chamber Members only! 10% off in store purchases and 20% off in-store an order of $50 or more on Print and Marketing Services. Contact the Chamber to receive your exclusive coupon! info@greateruticachamber.org
AmeriCU Credit Union has been identified as one of the top mortgage lenders in Utica and Syracuse by MortgageYields, an academic mortgage resource. Designed to help individuals narrow down where they shop for a mortgage, MortgageYields provides a data driven ranking of mortgage lenders by interest rate and market share, based on all fixed…
After receiving a Limited Service Laboratory registration from the New York State Department of Health (DOH), the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) has been approved to administer rapid COVID-19 tests for our community. The MMRI will begin operations for their testing site on January 4, 2021. All tests will be administered by appointment only through…
Justin Miller from Universal Bookkeeper & Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center will be hosting Bookkeeping 101 webinar on Tuesday January 12th at 10am. In this webinar, Justin Miller will explain why bookkeeping for your small business is critical to running an organized operation. He will provide an overview of different methods to keep track…
Charles A. Gaetano Construction Corp. has been awarded the 2020 AGC NYS Safety Excellence Award. This award is based on a strict criteria regarding the companies safety program, EMR, incident rate, and documented implementation in the field. Winning this award is a great accomplishment that Charles A. Gaetano Construction is very proud of. https://www.gaetanoconst.com/news/?id=771 If…
Tiny Tim Tiny Tim was rescued by the Stevens-Swan Humane Society after being hit by a car. He was rushed to a local veterinarian who determined he had a broken leg that required surgery. Last week, the Cornell Animal Hospital repaired Tiny Tim’s leg. He is now back at the shelter where…
On Monday, December 21, 2020, the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) became one of the first in the state to begin vaccinating residents and staff in its long-term care facility – MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (RNC). The vaccines and vaccinators were provided as part of the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-term Care (LTC) Program…
The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter is holding a capital campaign called “Raise the Roof” in hopes of generating enough donations to help purchase a new roof at its Progress Industries building located on Forest Avenue in Lowville. Progress Industries is The Arc’s business division, providing employment opportunities and all-inclusive working environments for people with developmental…
Mohawk Valley Health System Receives First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccinations UTICA, N.Y. – On Wednesday, December 16, 2020, the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccinations. In preparation for the vaccine arrival, a Point of Dispersal (POD) location was set up to begin vaccinating MVHS healthcare workers as soon…
For the third straight year, Staffworks, Central NY’s largest regional staffing services company, was voted Best Employment Agency in the Observer-Dispatch’s Best of the Best contest. The winners were announced on December 10 during an online special hosted by James Corden. “Earning the number one ranking three consecutive years is an acknowledgement of Staffworks service,…
The Fraternal Order of Eagles #97 generously donated Christmas presents for children served by The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter’s Saturday Friends program. Saturday Friends is a bi-monthly respite program for families with children who have a developmental disability and their siblings, ages 5-10 and 11-14. The Eagles have hosted Christmas parties for the program in…
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“You think you had a rough year? I’m just a kid. There’s so much craziness going on. And I was alone. I am dealing with this messed up world, and MY messed up world. And some days, I’m not ok. But, I have hope. I know that I’m safe right now. The people at The House…
The Offices of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) will continue to accept applications for spring admissions until January 1. This opportunity is ideal if you took a gap semester this fall, started at a local community college and would like to transfer to a four-year university, interested in transferring from…