Excellus BCBS Names New Executive Vice President, Chief Healthcare Services Officer

  Martin Stallone, MD, has been named executive vice president, chief healthcare services officer of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and its parent company, The Lifetime Healthcare Companies. Stallone is currently CEO of Centralus Health. He will start his new role on Dec. 1, 2025. “As a local, nonprofit health plan, we increasingly partner with hospital systems…

Seven Clinicians Graduate from Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Program

  On Sunday, August 24, Bassett Healthcare Network’s Post-Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Residency Program celebrated its latest group of graduates at a ceremony held at the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown. The Class of 2025 is made up of seven FNPs and two of those clinicians have accepted FNP positions at Bassett Healthcare Network. Rebecca Louch, FNP-BC,…

ScriptStop Pharmacy Announces Grand Opening in Whitesboro, NY

  ScriptStop Pharmacy is pleased to announce its grand opening, redefining the neighborhood pharmacy experience at its new state-of-the-art facility located at 131 Oriskany Blvd, Whitesboro, NY 13492. Dedicated to making prescription management simple, safe, and stress-free, ScriptStop Pharmacy offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the needs of the community. ScriptStop Pharmacy…

Experience a Party in the Wilderness

  The Utica Zoo is excited to announce Party in the Wilderness, an exclusive after-hours event blending high-energy music, dancing, and a one-of-a-kind outdoor atmosphere. The event will take place on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Rotary Pavilion. Hosted by 4K Creative Studios, and featuring a live DJ set from DJ Mase, Party in the…