DOD Awards Research Grant to MMRI Scientist Investigating Techniques to Monitor Transplant Health in Wounded Veterans

      Photo attached: headshot of Jason McCarthy., associate professor of biomedical research and translational medicine at MMRI; Dr. McCarthy working in laboratory.   The Department of Defense (DOD) recently awarded a $500,000 grant to support a project led by Principal Investigator, Jason R. McCarthy, associate professor of biomedical research and translational medicine at…

MVHS and OCLDC Announce $50,000 Investment in Physician Retention Program

Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) and the Oneida County Local Development Corporation (OCLDC) are proud to announce a $50,000 investment in a new initiative aimed at strengthening physician retention in the Mohawk Valley region. The funding, approved by OCLDC, will support MVHS’s Resident-to-Attending Bridge Program, a strategic workforce development effort designed to help final-year medical…

Oktoberfest is back at The Biergarten

  The Biergarten at 830 Varick Street is raising a stein to celebrate fall in true Bavarian style with its annual Oktoberfest Celebration, spanning three weekends of music, food, games, and German traditions. Guests are invited to enjoy a free, family- and dog-friendly festival packed with entertainment and authentic Oktoberfest flair. Festival Hours: 12:00 PM…

Siegel to delight with Chopin performance at Munson

  Munson kicks off its robust performance season with a delightful Keyboard Conversation® with acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel. In his signature concert-with-commentary style, he will present “The Romantic Music of Chopin” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6, in the Museum of Art’s Sinnott Family–Bank of Utica Auditorium in downtown Utica. This performance’s repertoire includes the luminous piano…

MVEDD Awarded USDA Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Grant

The Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. (MVEDD) is pleased to announce it has been awarded funding through the USDA Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP). This grant will enable MVEDD to expand its support for rural microenterprises across the region, offering targeted technical assistance and financial guidance to help small businesses thrive. The RMAP award…