Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is once again inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for 2023 Health Equity Innovation Award (HEIA) funding. The awards help fund health and wellness programs that address racial and ethnic health disparities in upstate New York. The online application period opens at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 14 and closes at 11:59 p.m.,…
Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has received reaccreditation as a prestigious HeartCARE™ Center: National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of Cardiology (ACC). The hospital was the first healthcare organization in New York State to earn this accreditation, and one of the first to achieve this honor nationally. Accreditation is based on rigorous on-site…
Join Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. at its annual Tim Foley Recovery Classic Golf Tournament, on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Rome Country Club in Rome, New York. This event was named after Tim in recognition of his 25 years as a board member with Center for Family Life and Recovery and one…
Money released their “Best Colleges in America 2023” lists, with SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) included in the “Best Public Colleges” in the Nation and “Best Colleges in the Northeast” lists. As part of the “Best Public Colleges” listing, Money indicates: “These nationally competitive public colleges provide an excellent value for in-state students.” Money notes…
Semiconductor manufacturer Wolfspeed is providing $12,000 to fund SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s “Poly Pantry” for the upcoming academic year. Wolfspeed has been a strong supporter of Poly Pantry, which provides students with “stigma-free access” to food and other essential items at no cost. For example, in May, Chuck Wellman, Wolfspeed’s Upskilling Relationship Manager – Community Colleges…
The producers of the PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL announced today that single tickets for the upcoming tour engagement in Utica are on sale now. Join Broadway Utica on October 2-3, 2023. Tickets are available at The Stanley box office (259 Genesee Street, Utica), by visiting BroadwayUtica.org, or by calling The Stanley box office at 315…
Many Hearts is a Social Adult Day Program that provides a supportive and enriching environment where seniors can socialize and participate in leisurely activities with their peers during the day. This program provides a safe environment for older adults who require assistance with daily living. Located in the historic Dorothy Smith Center for Advocacy at…
GPO is proud to announce that the renovations at our Downtown Utica branch are complete! The focal point of the branch is our new ‘Welcome’ wall, which was designed with help from The Center! We would like to thank them for their help and generosity. We invite you to stop in and see how beautiful…
The WDB HMO, DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System– a network of federal, state, and local offices that supports economic expansion and develops the talent of the nation’s workforce. Visit our website to learn more about our training grant programs, including incentives that we can provide to businesses, such as on-the-job…
Kevin Dzwonkowski has been announced as the Financial Center Manager for AmeriCU Credit Union’s Utica location, providing financial assistance to the credit union’s -members in the Mohawk Valley. Dzwonkowski brings with him over twenty years of experience and knowledge in the credit union industry. Dzwonkowski’s new role will involve supervising and administering the day-to-day operations…
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C) hosted New York State Assembly members from across the state, for her Oneida County Farm Tour event on Tuesday August 1st. This annual event showcases farms in the 119th Assembly District and invites all members of the New York State Assembly to experience farming in the Mohawk Valley as well as…
The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison & Oneida (WDB/HMO) has partnered with the NYCAN (NY College Apprenticeship Network) grant to reimburse on-the-job training costs for advanced manufacturing companies that have less than 50 employees and a registered apprentice program. Wages can be reimbursed at 50% up to $25 an hour for six months of…
The St. Elizabeth Medical Campus of the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is now home to a new daVinci Xi robot by Intuitive Surgical, Inc., which performs minimally invasive surgeries that allow for shorter recovery times among patients. This is the second robot for MVHS – the first is located at the St. Luke’s Campus.…
College Consensus recently released their 2023 rankings, with SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) positioned 17th in the nation for “Best Value Colleges and Universities,” moving up 14 spots in the same category from 2022. Furthermore, SUNY Poly was in the Top 25 in three additional categories including: “Best Online Public Colleges and Universities” (19), “Best…
The Arc, Oneida-Lewis is hosting an Adirondack Canoe Company canoe raffle. The model available is the Haystack Model, with a length of 10’6” and a weight of only 19lbs. The canoe is made, in part, by individuals with disabilities served by the Jefferson-St Lawrence Arc, and features a classic hull design. Only 300 tickets will…