PPP Set to Reopen, Plus Additional COVID Assistance for Small Businesses
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SUNY Poly’s Dr. Andrew Gallup and former SUNY Poly Undergrad Student Publish Evidence for a Social Function to Yawning
“Seeing others yawn selectively enhances vigilance: an eye-tracking study of snake detection,” set to be published in an upcoming issue of Animal Cognition, has the potential to vastly improve our understanding of the evolution and elaboration of yawning in social vertebrates, according to Dr. Gallup. The research article indicates that, “the arousal reduction hypothesis states…
LIFE at RCIL & NY Connects Can Help Individuals Locate Pandemic-Related Services and Supports
2020 was a challenging year! As we enter 2021, Living Independently is for Everyone at RCIL (LIFE at RCIL) wants to ensure that individuals know how to locate available resources, including pandemic-related services and supports. NY Connects is prepared to provide free information and assistance to anyone. NY Connects is able to assist individuals…
Statement Regarding Vaccination Appointments
Statement from Caitlin McCann, MA, Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Vice President of Marketing and Communications about COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments: “MVHS, along with other area hospitals, has used its current allotment of vaccines. We know that our community members are eagerly awaiting appointments for the COVID-19 vaccination. In the Mohawk Valley region, which includes…
COVID-19 Relief, Women-Owned Small Business Webinar, and More
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SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints SUNY Provost Tod A. Laursen, Ph.D. as SUNY Poly Acting President
Dr. Tod Laursen is the Senior Vice Chancellor and Provost of the State University of New York (SUNY), a post he assumed in September of 2018. Dr. Laursen joined SUNY from Khalifa University (KU) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where he was the founding president and served as its leader since 2010. In February…
Implementing Google Technology to Help Tenants Age in Place and Avoid Social Isolation
The Community at Sunset Wood and The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties have recently partnered to make an impact in the community to provide Google devices to seniors that will help them to “age in place” and enjoy social programs during a time when in-person and face-to-face gatherings are limited. The $4,000 investment…
Staffworks is Hiring – HR Technology Coordinator
Staffworks is recruiting for an HR Technology Coordinator for a client in Utica, NY. The HR Technology Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the efficient and smooth operation of the Human Resources data entry, data maintenance and reporting functions, following the ERR process and coordinating the data, staffing information, and organizational charts. Responsibilities:…
More Essential Workers Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccinations
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…
Staples Offering Exclusive Discount to Chamber Members
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 Identified as One of the Top Mortgage Lenders in Utica and Syracuse
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…
Masonic Medical Research Institute Begins Rapid Testing For Covid-19
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 SBDC to Host Bookkeeping 101 Webinar
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 Receives 2020 AGC NYS Safety Excellence Award
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…
Help At-Risk Animals Like Tiny Tim! Donate to the Staffworks Fund Save A Life Campaign
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…