William W. LeCates, MD, FACP, has joined Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) as the chief operating officer (COO). Dr. LeCates began his career in healthcare more than 21 years ago and brings extensive expertise and experience to MVHS from a wide range of organizations and positions. Dr. LeCates comes to MVHS from JPMorgan Chase where…
Upstate Caring Partners is excited to announce the biennial Compassionate Care Conference, taking place on July 18-19, 2024, at the Delta Hotel in Utica, NY. This two-day event will bring together Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), special educators, parents, and therapists to explore contemporary and compassionate approaches to supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities…
SUNY Poly Launches Advancing Completion Through Engagement (ACE) Program Will Provide Additional Resources and Supports to Assist Students in Gaining and Maintaining Academic Momentum SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is proud to have recently launched an Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) program on its campus. Funded by the State University of New York (SUNY)…
Matthew Nystoriak, Ph.D., has been recruited to Utica and named associate professor of biomedical research and translational medicine at MMRI. In this role, Nystoriak will spearhead a laboratory dedicated to coronary blood flow and cardiovascular medicine. Specifically, his laboratory will research the regulation of myocardial perfusion, examining blood flow through the heart muscle and its…
We are requesting your nomination for Baird’s third annual Baird Dream-Achieve-Inspire awards. As you may already know, one of our core values at Baird is giving back to our community. We started this award two years ago to honor local women who have not only achieved their dreams but who are helping to inspire others…
“1964” The Tribute has been captivating audiences worldwide with its authentic recreation of a pivotal moment in music history, The Beatles. Now, the excitement comes to The Stanley Theatre on September 19th at 7:30 P.M. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of timeless music and nostalgia. Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000609AE6488686 PLATINUM INVESTORS
Attached is a series of events happening over the next several days leading up to the Boilermaker Road Race on Sunday, the 14th. WHAT: Youth Olympics supported by Bank Of America & The City Of Utica Youth Bureau WHEN: Thursday, July 11th, 2024, 9:00 am-11:00 am WHERE: T.R Proctor Park, Sal Longo Field WHAT: Sponsor…
Community Foundation and UpMobility Foundation Join Forces to Host Mohawk Valley Gives Day of Giving Third-Annual Online Giving Day Returns September 20 Two local foundations—the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and UpMobility Foundation (UMF) — are partnering to co-host the third annual 24-hour online day of community giving, “Mohawk Valley Gives.” This collaboration…
Munson’s Arts Festival, the area’s longest-running summertime celebration of arts and community, kicks off Saturday, July 13, with the the Munson Car Show and Fountain Elms Invitational and runs through Sunday, July 21, with engaging demonstrations, crafts for kids, concerts, food truck fare, and the centerpiece of the Festival, the Sidewalk Art Show, available throughout…
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has named Andrea MacDiarmid Community Investments and Partnerships Lead in the Utica region. In her role MacDiarmid will work to support Utica Regional President Tony Vitagliano as Excellus BCBS continues to strengthen community relationships, reinforce its commitment to community partners and seek out new and impactful community investments. MacDiarmid will be responsible…
Business Machines and Equipment (BME) volunteer at the Utica Zoo recently to help them prepare for their AZA Accreditation Inspection which is happening this week. A small team from BME worked hard to improve green spaces and garden areas near the sheep exhibits to prepare for the summer and for the arrival of the inspectors.…
The Save of the Day Foundation, in conjunction with the Capital District Giving Tree Foundation, is pleased to announce the first Annual Puck You Cancer Cup Mite AAU Hockey Tournament. This event is set to take place at the Utica University Nexus Center from January 24, 2025 through January 26, 2025. All funds raised, including…
AmeriCU Credit Union is excited to announce a Let’s Connect Open House event on Friday, July 12 from 9AM – 4PM at AmeriCU’s North Utica Financial Center located at 224 North Genesee Street, Suite 3 Utica, NY 13502. As a valued member of the Utica community, AmeriCU extends a warm invitation to residents and businesses…
Eleven doctors graduated from the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Family Medicine Residency Program on Friday, June 28, 2024, bringing the total number of family physicians completing the three-year, postdoctoral training program to 338. The physicians were trained and provided care at the Wynn Hospital, the Sister Rose Vincent Family Medicine Center on Hobart Street,…
Officials from the Boilermaker Road Race awarded & placed commemorative bricks last Tuesday evening to the 2024 winners of the Les Diven Media Award and the Peter J. DeStefano Volunteers of the Year as part of the annual brick-laying ceremony at Boilermaker Square at Butler Park. Brad Vivacqua, a former Spectrum reporter of over 19…