Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union Members Vote to Merge with AmeriCU Credit Union

Joining Together Will Benefit Members, Employees and Communities Served by Both Not-For-Profit Financial Institutions The members of Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union, based in Peru, Clinton County, have voted to merge their credit union with AmeriCU Credit Union, based in Rome, Oneida County. The proposed merger will enable the two long-respected, not-for-profit Upstate New York…

LeCates Named President/CEO of MVHS

The Board of Directors of Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) today announced that it has named William W. LeCates, MD as President/CEO of the health system, effective Monday, October 20, 2025. He succeeds Darlene Stromstad, FACHE, who is retiring after nearly seven years of dedicated service to MVHS. Following Stromstad’s announced retirement, the Board of…

Global NY Team Visits Utica

Utica Chamber of Commerce staff joined the Global NY team in Utica on Monday, September 8. After a welcome by SUNY Polytech President Dr. Winston “Wole” Soboyejo and introduction to the region by ESD’s Mohawk Valley Regional Deputy Director Derek Crossman, participants were treated to a presentation ‘around the world in 90 minutes’ brief of…

What. A. Night. Guinness Pour 2025!

☘️ THE POUR 2025 – A NIGHT TO REMEMBER! ☀️ Central NY’s best bartenders squared off at Five Points Pub to prove who could pour the perfect pint of Guinness. After a tie-breaking showdown, our very own Jessica Kingsley took home the crown as the 2025 Perfect Guinness Pour Champion! 👑🍻 Big shout-out to Carter (runner-up…

Center for Family Life and Recovery to Host “Hope and Healing for Mohawk Valley”

Center for Family Life and Recovery (CFLR) will host a special event titled “Hope and Healing for Mohawk Valley” during Mohawk Valley Gives, raising awareness and celebrating CFLR’s mission of empowering recovery, strengthening families, and transforming lives. The event will be held on Thursday, September 18 from 6:00–8:00 PM at the CFLR Rome Office Atrium,…

College of Business Week at SUNY Polytechnic Institute Set for September 15-19

SUNY Polytechnic Institute will host its inaugural College of Business Week from September 15–19, 2025. As the first in a new series showcasing SUNY Poly’s colleges and academic strengths, the program will feature lectures, panels, and events highlighting the college’s partnerships with alumni, industry leaders, government officials, and the regional business community.   The week…