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MWPAI Exhibition Explores Graphic Novels - 2/7/2012

LitGraphic: The World of the Graphic Novel March 4 through April 29 UTICA - The dramatic art of a significant emergi...


Women TIES Syracuse Growth Seminar - 2/7/2012

“Hiring Options to Grow Your Business” sponsored by JFields Marketing Women TIES is creating a “transformational” ye...


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2/7/2012 - MWPAI Exhibition Explores Graphic Novels

LitGraphic: The World of the Graphic Novel
March 4 through April 29

UTICA - The dramatic art of a significant emerging literary genre will be explored in the exh...

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2/7/2012 - Women TIES Syracuse Growth Seminar

“Hiring Options to Grow Your Business” sponsored by JFields Marketing

Women TIES is creating a “transformational” year of growth seminars aimed at helping women entre...

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2/7/2012 - PAR to Provide Food Safety Technology for Retail Stores Worldwide

Walmart to Use PAR Cloud-based Software Solution for In-Store Mobile Terminals and PAR-Developed Temperature Measuring Devices Designed to Deliver Leading-Edge, Automated, HACCP Fo...

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2/7/2012 - Community Theater Tackles an Emotional Topic in a Unique Fashion

Utica, NY – Players of Utica brings an emotional and real-life topic to the stage with the play FROZEN by Bryony Lavery. FROZEN is a story set in present-day England and involves t...

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2/6/2012 - $1,000,000.00 FOR LOCAL CUSTOMERS

Standard Insulating Co. reaches $1M in incentives

MARCY – February 1, 2012 marked the day that the total cash incentives that Standard Insulating Co.’s customers have ...

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2/6/2012 - UNITED WAY HOLDS FIRST EVER DAY OF THANKS

Showing Our Gratitude to the Generous Donors in the Mohawk Valley

UTICA - The Day of Thanks is an opportunity for United Way to thank its more than 10,000 donors for t...

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2/6/2012 - FREE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING

UTICA - USC, The Business College in partnership with the Mohawk Valley Community College CyberJobs Program and the Workforce Investment Board is pleased to announce a new, free of...

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2/3/2012 - LARYNGECTOMY SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET AT ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER

UTICA -- The Laryngectomy Support Group will be meeting at St. Elizabeth Medical Center on Thursday, February 9 at 1 p.m. in Conference Room “C” on the first floor of the hospita...

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2/3/2012 - Utica Zoo Snowfari Cancelled Due to Unseasonable Weather But Continues to Offer Winter Programs Throughout the Season Giving Guests More Than Just a

UTICA - The 17th Annual Snowfari which was scheduled for February 11th has been cancelled due to unseasonably warm weather over the past few weeks. Although Snowfari will not be he...

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2/2/2012 - Abraham House Offers Volunteer Training Class

UTICA - Abraham House will be offering a two-session volunteer training class Tuesday, March 6th and Tuesday, March 20th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the St. Elizabeth School of Nursin...

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2/1/2012 - MWPAI Concerts in the Court Presents Vocal Jazz of Sachal Vasandani

February 18 • 8 p.m.

UTICA - Vocalist Sachal Vasandani, a fresh jazz talent with a singular, deep-brewed voice and an exceptional stage presence, brings his smooth sou...

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2/1/2012 - SUNY Empire State College at UTICA to Hold Information Session

Utica, NY – State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information session(s) about its associate and bachelor’s degree programs at its Utica location, Utic...

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2/1/2012 - ST. ELIZABETH COLLEGE OF NURSING TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE

UTICA – St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) will hold an Open House on Thursday,
February 9, 2012 at 6 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the College.

The C...

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1/31/2012 - Abraham House Receives Grant from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

UTICA - Abraham House received a $2,500 grant from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield through their Community Health Award to enhance their volunteer training program.

Ab...

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1/31/2012 - Northland Communications Announces New Employee

UTICA - Northland Communications is pleased to announce a new employee: Dan Parker has recently been hired as Senior Account Executive.

Prior to joining Northland, Da...

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1/31/2012 - UNHS NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center Rallies for Foreclosure Prevention Services

Local Agency Calls for Funding in New York State’s Budget for Foreclosure Prevention

ALBANY - Today elected officials, legislators, non-profit housing counselors and l...

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1/30/2012 - Fourth Annual Ladies Night Out Presented by Brookdale Senior Living Slated for March 22

UTICA – Ladies Night Out, the Mohawk Valley’s premier women’s-only event, returns for its fourth year. Presented by Brookdale Senior Living, the 2012 event takes place on March 22,...

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1/30/2012 - News Conference for Children's Museum

Dear Children s Museum Friends & Supporters -

There will be a very important Press Conference to be held at the museum this week on Thursday, February 2nd at 10:00am ...

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1/30/2012 - Mohawk Valley Chamber Presents: “A Day at Gore Mountain” Ski Trip

UTICA - The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce will host “A Day at Gore Mountain” ski trip Wednesday, March 7th. A bus is scheduled to leave the New Hartford Shopping Center at 6:4...

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1/30/2012 - DISPOSE OF SHARPS/NEEDLES AT ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER

UTICA – St. Elizabeth Medical Center provides a Household Sharps Disposal Program for people who want to dispose of sharp medical instruments such as insulin hypodermic needles.

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1/30/2012 - UTICA IS GETTING A MAKE-OGRE: SHREK THE MUSICAL

TO PLAY 3 PERFORMANCES, FEB. 7-9 AT THE STANLEY

UTICA — DreamWorks Theatricals and NETworks Presentations, LLC. are pleased to announce that SHREK THE MUSICAL with boo...

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1/30/2012 - Leadership Mohawk Valley Congratulates the 2012 Follow the Leaders Honorees:

UTICA - Individuals: Stephanie Davis, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield; Brian Healey, Northland Communications; Brandon Lovett, City of Oneida; Gail Manfredo, Gilroy, Kernan & Gilroy;...

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1/27/2012 - Week In Action 1.23.12 - 1.27.12

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1/26/2012 - Lieutenant Governor Duffy Speaks About Mandate Relief and Pension

UTICA - Lieutenant Governor Duffy today joined Oneida County Anthony Picente, Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri and Mohawk Valley Chamber Chairman Sam Berardino to discuss how Governor A...

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1/26/2012 - Only One Week Left to Nominate an Outstanding Woman in Our Community for This Year’s Salute to Outstanding Women Event!

UTICA - Only one week left to nominate an outstanding woman in our community for this year’s Salute to Outstanding Women event!

Nomination forms for the event can be f...

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1/26/2012 - UNHS NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center Partners with eHome America

Renowned Home Buyer Education course now available online

UTICA – UNHS NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center has recently partnered with eHome America, the nation’s prem...

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1/25/2012 - UNHS NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center Receives Grant

UTICA – The HomeOwnership Center has received a $3,500 grant from Berkshire Bank to fund homeownership education and counseling initiatives throughout Oneida, Herkimer and Madison ...

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1/24/2012 - Mohawk Valley Chamber Accepting Nominations for Business Person of the Year Award

UTICA – The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for the upcoming “Business Person of the Year Award”.

The award will be given out to ...

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1/24/2012 - ST. ELIZABETH FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER NAMED IN MEMORY OF FORMER PRESIDENT/CEO

UTICA -- The Family Medicine Center will be renamed in honor of Sister Rose Vincent Gleason, OSF, former President/CEO of St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

“In order to...

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1/24/2012 - Table Designers Wanted for Peacemaker's Come to the Table

UTICA - The Peacemaker Program, Inc. is seeking creative, talented members of the community to submit designs for our 9th Annual Come to The Table fundraising event! Table Designe...

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1/20/2012 - Mohawk Valley Chamber Names Four New Directors to the Board

UTICA - The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce recently named four members to the Board of Directors. Elected by the Membership and serving their first three-year-term are Bruce Dav...

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1/20/2012 - Radisson Hotel Utica Centre Names David Cocomazzi General Manager

UTICA - The Radisson Hotel Utica Centre is pleased to announce the promotion of David Cocomazzi to General Manager.

David has been incredibly dedicated to the success ...

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1/19/2012 - DECLUTTER COACH LAUNCHES NEW COMPANY

Diversifying Business to Better Serve Clients

UTICA – The DeClutter Coach, Deborah Cabral, is diversifying her ever-growing business to better serve corporate clients ...

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1/19/2012 - Survey Shows Small Businesses' Economic Outlook Not Improving

As Election Year Begins, Poll Shows Small Businesses Want; Lawmakers Held Accountable for Votes on Economic Issues

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Small businesses' outlook for the ...

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1/19/2012 - School College Kids About Debit Cards

UTICA - For parents with college students, it’s a wise idea to keep tabs on their finances – even if they’re managing their own money. That’s because college students are a common ...

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1/18/2012 - HBRMV Home Expo 2012 Accepting Booth Reservations

UTICA - The time is here once again, Home Builders & Remodelers of Mohawk Valley are accepting booth reservations for thier Home Expo 2012. The dates for this year's Home Expo will...

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1/17/2012 - MMRL Selects Two Employees of the Year for 2010

UTICA - Dr. Alexander Burashnikov and Gabriel Caceres were selected as 2010 Employees of the Year at the Cardiac Research Institute at Masonic Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL) an...

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1/16/2012 - Save the Date for 7th Annual Stevens-Swan Humane Society Telethon

7th Annual Stevens-Swan Humane Society Telethon
1/26/2012
Time: 12:00 noon - 8:00 pm

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

7th Annual Stevens-Swan Humane Society...

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1/16/2012 - Masonic Care Community to Host Mohawk Valley Chamber Business After Hours

UTICA – Masonic Care Community will host the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce’s “Business After Hours” on Wednesday, January 25 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, at their Wintergarden of the...

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1/16/2012 - Call Out for Meatball Eating Contestants for March Meatball Madness

UTICA - Abraham House has a call out to anyone 18 years and older who would like to participate in Abraham House’s First Annual Meatball Eating Contest during March Meatball Madnes...

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1/13/2012 - Week In Action 1.9.12 - 1.13.12

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1/13/2012 - Small Business Has Big Tax Implications

Small-business owners wear many hats. They are experts in their fields and handle human resources, information technology and even tax issues, and taxes often end up being neglecte...

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1/13/2012 - Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce to Host 1st Annual Sweater Ball

Portion of the Proceeds To Benefit The Utica Zoo

Utica – The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 1St Annual Sweater Ball will be held on Friday, February 10th, at Dan...

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1/12/2012 - PAR Technology Corporation Completes Sale of Logistics Management Subsidiary

NEW HARTFORD -- (BUSINESS WIRE )-- PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR - News) today announced that it has completed the asset sale of its subsidiary, PAR Logistics Management S...

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1/12/2012 - Call out for Children’s Poetry Contest & Restaurants for March Meatball Madness

UTICA - Abraham House has a call out to all children ages 5 – 12 to create a poem about meatballs. Six winners will be chosen to participate in the kid judges’ panel for March Meat...

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1/11/2012 - Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce Names Officers for 2012

UTICA — The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its slate of officers of the Board of Directors for 2012. The officers were elected at the Chamber’s Board of ...

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1/11/2012 - Using a Pro for Tax Prep – Is it Right for You?

UTICA - Deciding whether to prepare taxes with do-it-yourself tools or a tax professional depends largely on taxpayers’ comfort with their tax situations. Often, marriage, adoption...

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1/10/2012 - PAR Technology to Present at Three Institutional Investor Conferences in January

NEW HARTFORD - PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR - Є), a leading supplier of technology solutions to the hospitality and government industries, today announced that its Chai...

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1/10/2012 - LARYNGECTOMY SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET AT ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER

UTICA -- The Laryngectomy Support Group will be meeting at St. Elizabeth Medical Center on Thursday, January 12 at 1 p.m. in the Sister Rose Vincent Conference Room on the first ...

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1/10/2012 - Innovative Designs Engineering & Architecture Listed on the Veteran Owned Business Website

UTICA - Innovative Designs Engineering & Architecture (IDEA) was recently added to the Veteran Owned Business website. According to VeteranOwnedBusiness.com the site “is a comprehe...

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1/10/2012 - Rescue Mission’s 1st Annual 'Walk a Mile in My Shoes' Raises Awareness of the Homeless and Hungry Feb. 4

UTICA -- The Rescue Mission of Utica will kick off a new annual walk on Saturday, Feb. 4, that allows participants "to walk a mile in the shoes of the homeless and hungry," announc...

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1/10/2012 - Donna The Buffalo at The Uptown Theater, Utica, NY on Saturday, February 4th, 2012

UTICA - Tonic Productions, Mohawk Valley Promotions, Eternal Images and Blub! Blub! Hookah Hub bring zydeco grass-jam stars Donna The Buffalo to the Uptown Theater Saturday, Februa...

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1/10/2012 - YWCA Seeks Nominations for ‘Salute to Outstanding Women’ Event

Forms available online for 24th annual recognition of local achievers

UTICA — Nomination forms are now available for the YWCA’s 2012 Salute to Outstanding Women eve...

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1/5/2012 - NORTHLAND COMMUNICATIONS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW YORK STATE

SYRACUSE – Northland Communications reported that it has been named among the top 50 places to work in New York State for 2012, based on a survey and awards program that identifies...

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1/4/2012 - SUNY Empire State College at UTICA to Hold Information Session

UTICA – State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information session(s) about its associate and bachelor’s degree programs at its Utica location, Utica St...

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1/3/2012 - Organized in :60 Seconds

DeClutter Coach Launches New Segment on Local News

UTICA – The DeClutter Coach Deborah Cabral is adding to her repertoire of television appearances with a new 60 seco...

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1/3/2012 - $248,000 Awarded to Local Agencies from Mele Family Fund

UTICA - Advisors to the Mele Family Fund, a corporate donor-advisor fund of The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties are pleased to announce a total of $248,000.00 in...

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1/3/2012 - Apply for a Summer Internship at the MWPAI Museum of Art

UTICA - Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute offers outstanding opportunities in the Museum of Art for college and graduate students interested in learning about museum operation...

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12/30/2011 - Week In Action 12.26.11 - 12.30.11

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12/30/2011 - Register for MWPAI Spring Community Arts Education Classes New Classes in Comics, Illustration, Scrapbooking and Photoshop

UTICA - Register now and select from 14 new spring community arts education classes at Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. Enjoy new classes in drawing, painting, comics, scrap...

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12/29/2011 - “DETOX: A WAY TO TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH” PROGRAM TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 18

Little Falls -- Collaborative Healing will be holding a program on January 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Knights Inn located at 20 Albany Street, Little Falls. The topic of the ...

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12/29/2011 - 74% Concerned About N. Korean Nuclear Arsenal Following Death of Kim Jong-il

Little Impact Seen in Relations With U.S.

UTICA, NY--The death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il and the ensuing transition of power has caused 74% of U.S. adults to ...

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12/28/2011 - Pins for Pets’ Bowlathon to Benefit The Stevens-Swan Humane Society

The annual ‘Pins for Pets’ Bowlathon returns on Sunday January 8th at the AMF Pin-O-Rama bowling center in Utica to benefit the Stevens-Swan Humane Society. Families, friends and c...

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12/28/2011 - ORBCOMM To Acquire PAR Technology Subsidiary, PAR Logistics Management Systems

- PAR Technology to Focus on Hospitality and Government -
- Strengthens ORBCOMM’s Market Leadership in Providing Transport Solutions and Ability to Deliver Advanced Products...

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12/27/2011 - Guest Blogger, JK's TheatreScene, Reviews American Idiot The Musical From Last Week's Broadway Theatre League of Utica's Showing at the Stanley

Guest blogger, JK's TheatreScene, reviews American Idiot The Musical from last week's Broadway Theatre League of Utica's showing at the Stanley Center for the Arts. Click on websit...

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12/23/2011 - Week In Action 12.19.11 - 12.23.11

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12/23/2011 - NYSERDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY STUDY

The Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in cooperation with SUNYIT and SBA will hold a free session to help small businesses and organizations receive a free NYS...

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12/23/2011 - 100 PAIRS OF BOOTS DONATED TO LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED

United Way and Herb Philipson’s Keeping Kids Warm this Winter

UTICA - United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica partnered with Herb Philipson’s to donate 100 pairs of...

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12/22/2011 - ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER TO BE RECOGNIZED DURING 2012 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE

UTICA -- On Monday, January 2, 2012, St. Elizabeth Medical Center will play an important role in the 2012 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.

As a ho...

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12/21/2011 - Upstate New York Has Relatively High Job-Based Health Insurance Coverage and Below-Average Uninsured Rates

UTICA — Upstate New York’s uninsured rate is 5 percentage points lower than the national average, thanks in part to higher levels of employment-based health insurance coverage in t...

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12/21/2011 - ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION ESTABLISHES THE SISTER ROSE VINCENT LEGACY FUND

UTICA -- The St. Elizabeth Medical Center Foundation has established the Sister Rose Vincent Legacy Fund in memory of the former President/CEO of the Medical Center who passed aw...

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12/20/2011 - ST. ELIZABETH COLLEGE OF NURSING TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE

UTICA – St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) will hold an Open House on Tuesday,
January 3, 2012 at 6 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the College.

The Col...

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12/16/2011 - Week In Action 12.12.11 - 12.16.11

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12/15/2011 - Business of the Year Awards Ceremony Honors Five Winners

UTICA – The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Mohawk Valley Business Journal, honored twelve area companies and organizations at their annual Business of t...

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12/15/2011 - ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER CELEBRATES 145th ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

UTICA – St. Elizabeth Medical Center celebrated its 145th anniversary Monday, December 12 by honoring an employee and a recipient of its community award.

Following a 1...

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12/14/2011 - Santa Clause is Coming to the Utica Zoo to Visit Amber the Reindeer!

UTICA - The Utica Zoo is bustling this week in preparation of the long awaited visit from Santa Clause. Each year, Santa comes to the Utica Zoo to say hello to his reindeer friend ...

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12/13/2011 - ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION CONCLUDES 11TH ANNUAL LIGHTS OF LOVE CAMPAIGN

UTICA -- St. Elizabeth Medical Center Foundation wrapped up its 11th Annual Lights of Love Campaign presented by Empower Federal Credit Union with a Remembrance Service and Candl...

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12/13/2011 - Christopher S. Dousharm is Elected Chairman of MVEIE

Shumaker Consulting Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C. proudly announces Christopher S. Dousharm, Environmental Engineer, has been elected Chairman of the Mohawk Valley Environment...

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12/13/2011 - ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGY STUDENTS SUPPORT ABRAHAM HOUSE FUND-RAISER

UTICA -- St. Elizabeth Medical Center’s School of Radiography, Class of 2012 and Class of 2013, made wreaths for the Abraham House Festival of Wreaths. The event took place on N...

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12/13/2011 - A Modest Increase in Upstate New York’s Generic Fill Rate Can Bring Major Health Care Cost Savings

UTICA — Annual health care spending in upstate New York can be reduced by $500 million to $1 billion by increasing the percentage of all drug prescriptions that are filled with a g...

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12/13/2011 - Assemblyman Brindisi to Hold Forum on Preparing for Nanotechnology

UTICA - Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi has announced a forum on “Preparing for Nanotechnology” which will take place on Monday, December 19, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, in the new SUNY IT ...

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12/9/2011 - Leadership Mohawk Valley Follow the Leader - Nominations Being Accepted until January 20, 2012

UTICA - Leadership Mohawk Valley is now accepting nominations for their prestigious Follow the Leader award. Eight individuals who have graduated from the LMV program and have demo...

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12/9/2011 - Polls Find Kids and Adults Disagree on Whether U.S. Can Solve Its Problems

Just-Released Twin Surveys Show Children Share Common Ground with Adults on Policy, but Demonstrate Significant Differences of Opinion on Prospects for the Future - and on the Most...

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12/9/2011 - Week In Action 12.5.11 - 12.9.11

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12/7/2011 - Compeer of the Mohawk Valley, Inc. holds several AMAZING raffles

UTICA - Compeer of the Mohawk Valley, Inc. wishes to announce its 2011 AMAZING raffles. Through the generosity of businesses, and friends of Compeer, several raffles are taking p...

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12/5/2011 - UNITED WAY INVESTS MORE THAN $33,000 IN HERKIMER AND ONEIDA COUNTIES

Mini-Grants Set to Make Positive Impact in Health, Education and Income

UTICA — United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area Board of Directors has approved funding...

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12/2/2011 - Family Advocacy Center Has a New Executive Director

Mary Clare Hatch-Pennello is the new Executive Director at Family Advocacy Center. Her first day on the job was Monday November 28th. She has experience in both the educational an...

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12/2/2011 - Week In Action 11.28.11 - 12.2.11

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12/2/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: Paul Would Be Stronger 3rd Party Candidate Than Nader or Bloomberg

16% Say They Would Likely Vote for Paul

UTICA, NY--An IBOPE Zogby interactive poll measured likely support for possible third party candidacies of Ron Paul, Ralph Nade...

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12/1/2011 - MEMORIAL MASS SCHEDULED FOR SISTER ROSE VINCENT GLEASON, FORMER PRESIDENT/CEO OF ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER

UTICA -- On Wednesday, November 23, Sister Rose Vincent Gleason, OSF, passed away peacefully at Jolenta Convent, Syracuse.

A Memorial Mass to honor Sister Rose Vincen...

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12/1/2011 - New York Sash Teddy Bear Toss - December 10th!

UTICA - Save the Date! The 6th Annual New York Sash Teddy Bear Toss is Saturday December 10th 2011 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium for the Utica College Men’s Hockey game vs Salve...

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12/1/2011 - MWPAI School of Art Dancers Present Holiday Classic, The Nutcracker

Friday Dec. 16, 7 p.m., • Saturday Dec. 17, 2 & 7 p.m., • Sunday Dec. 18, 2 p.m.

UTICA — The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute School of Art dance program present...

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11/30/2011 - Mohawk Valley Chamber Supports the MVREDC Strategic Plan

UTICA- The Mohawk Valley Chamber Board has passed a resolution in support of the Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council strategic plan.

New York State ha...

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11/30/2011 - Health Groups Target Potentially Avoidable ER Visits

Upstate New Yorkers make 700,000 ER trips annually for earaches, sore throats and other minor ailments

UTICA – Local health care groups launched a campaign today tackl...

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11/30/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: 35% Expect to Spend Less for Holidays

More Plan to Shop Online Than In-Store

UTICA --An early binge of holiday gift shopping may not continue, as 35% of U.S. adults expect to spend less this year than in o...

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11/30/2011 - The Utica Zoo Announces New Winter Weekend Program Schedule

Join zoo educators every Saturday this winter between 11AM and 2PM for some wild fun! Each week will feature a different theme with activities, crafts and of course - animals - rev...

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11/30/2011 - Local Radio Owner Continues to Grow in the Utica-Rome Market

UTICA - Locally owned Utica based Roser Communications Network (RCN) is proud to announce the latest addition to its radio group WRCK-FM 100.7. At a time when the vast majority of ...

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11/30/2011 - NEW REGIONAL HOME SHOW COMING TO TURNING STONE THIS FEBRUARY

Currently Seeking Sponsors and Exhibitors

VERONA – The inaugural AmeriCu Credit Union Home Show at Turning Stone Resort and Casino will be held February 17th, 18th and...

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11/30/2011 - Stevens-Swan Humane Society Fundraising Raffle Win $5,000 in Christmas Cash!

UTICA - The Stevens-Swan Humane Society of Oneida County is organizing a fundraising raffle to win a grand prize of $5,000 ! For a donation of $10.00 (6 for $50.00), supporters can...

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11/30/2011 - Preswick Glen to Host WinterFest - A Wonderland of Sights

NEW HARTFORD - The Holidays are truly a Wonderland of Sights & Sounds for children of all ages and Preswick Glen in New Hartford is bringing those sights and sounds to life with ou...

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11/30/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: One-in-Four Voters Say They Are Likely To Support Third-Party Candidate

Including 41% of Voters Ages 18-29

UTICA -- One-in-four voters say they would be likely to support a third-party or independent candidate for President. This includes ...

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11/30/2011 - ST. ELIZABETH COLLEGE OF NURSING TO HOLD FREE COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP

UTICA - The St. Elizabeth College of Nursing will hold a free college financial air workshop on Saturday, December 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The program will be held at the Colle...

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11/30/2011 - Bank of Utica to Host Business After Hours

UTICA – Bank of Utica will host the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” on Tuesday, December 6, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, at 222 Genesee Street, Utica. Cost is $1...

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11/23/2011 - Week In Action 11.21.11 - 11.25.11

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11/23/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: 70% Would Call Police First, Not Boss If They Witnessed Child Sexual Abuse in Workplace

70% Say Penn State Was Correct to Fire Paterno

UTICA -- A strong majority of adults (70%) say they would immediately call the police if they witnessed sexual abuse in ...

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11/22/2011 - St. Elizabeth Medical Center’s 36th Annual “Operation Share” Brings Thanksgiving to 325 Families, or Nearly 2,000 People

UTICA -- For the 36th consecutive year, St. Elizabeth Medical Center staff packed and distributed Thanksgiving baskets, complete with turkey and trimmings, to 325 families in need...

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11/22/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: 78% Expected Deficit Committee to Fail; 53% Want Automatic Cuts Enforced

80% Say Jobs Should Be A Consideration in Deficit Reduction

UTICA -- More than three-quarters of likely voters expected the Congressional deficit reduction Super Commi...

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11/21/2011 - Abraham House Festival of Wreaths Winners

UTICA - Abraham House is pleased to announce the winners for wreaths designers from The Festival of Wreaths, which was held Sunday, November 20 at
Daniele’s in New Hartford....

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11/21/2011 - Northland Communications Announces New Strategic Relations Manager

UTICA - Northland Communications is pleased to announce Sarah Bertollini as Strategic Relations Manager.

Sarah began her career in sales at CXtec in 2007 working as a...

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11/21/2011 - Elisabeth Von Trapp Joins Empire Brass for Special Family Christmas Show

Saturday, November 26 • 7:30 p.m.

UTICA - Delight in the Sounds of Christmas when the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Great Artists Series presents the Empire B...

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11/18/2011 - Mohawk Valley Chamber Announces “2011 Business of the Year” Finalists

Dr. John Sammon to Keynote at Awards Ceremony

UTICA – The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Mohawk Valley Business Journal, have recently sele...

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11/18/2011 - Week In Action 11.14.11 - 11.18.11

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11/18/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: Gingrich Takes Lead in GOP Field, Romney Drops to Third

Both Romney & Gingrich in Dead Heat With Obama

UTICA -- Newt Gingrich has soared into the lead of the Republican field for President among primary voters with 32%, fol...

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11/17/2011 - The Peacemaker Program Announces the Appointment of a New Executive Director

UTICA — The Peacemaker Program Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Robinson to the position of Executive Director.

Robinson has been the...

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11/17/2011 - RCIL Celebrates 10 Years of Wonderland of Lights

November 23 – January 1, 2012
5:30 – 9 pm
Closed 12.24.11
Acacia Village Entrance
Masonic Care Community

Throughout the Show!
New for 201...

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11/17/2011 - The Utica Zoo Announces Winter Season Programs With Discount Admission!

Although the weather is colder and the days have become shorter, the Utica Zoo still offers a place for
families to enjoy a day of fun. The winter season brings a new experi...

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11/17/2011 - Majority Believes U.S. Government has Too Many Regulations

70% of Americans Support Tribal Lending Rights;
Overwhelming Majority Says Government Should Honor Native American Treaties

UTICA — Only 13 percent of those surv...

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11/15/2011 - Abraham House’s Festival of Wreaths

UTICA - Abraham House’s “Festival of Wreaths” will be held on Sunday, November 20 at Daniel’s, 8360 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford from 12-4 p.m.

The public will vote ...

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11/15/2011 - Join the Crew of Pirate School For Kids and Families at MWPAI

Saturday, November 19

UTICA - Kids will discover their ‘inner-swashbuckler’ when the For Kids and Families series presents the madcap, slap-dash pirate training academ...

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11/14/2011 - 100 NEW COATS DONATED TO LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED

United Way and Herb Philipson’s Partner for Third Year Giving the Gift of Warmth

UTICA - United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica partnered with Herb Philipson’s for...

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11/14/2011 - ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER GUILD CREATES COOKBOOK

UTICA – The St. Elizabeth Medical Center Guild members have developed a cookbook. The cookbook is spiral bound and consists of over 125 pages of favorite family recipes.
...

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11/10/2011 - Mohawk Valley Chamber to Present Health Insurance Options for 2012

UTICA - The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce and Benefit Specialists of NY will present the Chamber’s options for health insurance on Thursday, November 17th at the Radisson Hotel...

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11/10/2011 - Week In Action 11.7.11 - 11.11.11

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11/10/2011 - Val Bialas Ski Center to Host 1st Annual THANKSGIVING JIBLETS RAIL JAM”

UTICA - Crookid9, DTS, Lifted Board Shop and Red Letter Events are pleased to announce the 1st Annual “THANKSGIVING JIBLETS RAIL JAM” to open the season at Val Bialas Ski Center in...

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11/9/2011 - Excellus BCBS Creates More Than Two Dozen New Jobs Health Insurer Moves Program Away From Vendor and Back In-House

UTICA – Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has created 26 new jobs and six temporary positions in upstate New York as it brings its disease management program back in-house. The health ...

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11/8/2011 - ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER GUILD DONATES $50,000

UTICA – The St. Elizabeth Medical Center Guild President, Grace DeFazio Bouse, presented a check in the amount of $50,000 to Richard Ketcham, FACHE, President/CEO of St. Elizabeth...

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11/8/2011 - MOHAWK VALLEY REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (MVREDC) TO ADOPT FINAL STRATEGIC PLAN AT MEETING IN UTICA

What: The sixth meeting of the MVREDC, which is developing a five year strategic plan for long-term, sustainable regional economic growth. The Council will adopt its final Strategi...

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11/8/2011 - Northland Communications Announces Employee Promotion

(Utica, NY) - Northland Communications is pleased to announce the promotion of Julie Landers to Dispatch Supervisor.

Julie has been with Northland Communications sinc...

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11/8/2011 - Orleans Brings Classic Pop-Rock to MWPAI Concerts in the Court

Saturday, November 12 • 8 p.m.

UTICA — The classic hits of ‘70s pop-rock superstars Orleans will ignite Concerts in the Court 8 p.m. Saturday, November 12 in the Museu...

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11/4/2011 - Week In Action 10.31.11 - 11.4.11

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11/4/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: 51% of Adults Oppose Compensating Students For NCAA Sports Participation

53% Believe Schools Should Have Right To Change Conferences

UTICA -- A small majority of U.S. adults oppose the idea of paying student athlete's up to $5,000 annually ...

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11/4/2011 - Mohawk Valley Chamber and M & T Bank Present Regional Economic Briefing

UTICA - The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce and M & T Bank present a Regional Economic Briefing Wednesday, November 16th at Hotel Utica. Speakers at the briefing will be economis...

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11/3/2011 - Mohawk Valley Society of Human Resource Management (MVSHRM) November 2011 Monthly Meeting

Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (breakfast meeting)

Location: Holiday Inn
1777 Burrstone Road
New Hartford, NY ...

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11/3/2011 - National Initiative Lauds Kids Oneida

Time to follow Kids Oneida, says national initiative to improve health care.

Kids Oneida uses innovative, community-based strategies to achieve success, a fact garner...

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11/3/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: 54% of Voters Support Student Loan Changes, But Are Split On Increased Government Involvement

56% Concerned New Rules Will Add to Federal Debt

UTICA, NY--A small majority of likely voters (54%) approve of changes made last week by the Obama Administration that ...

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11/3/2011 - LARYNGECTOMY SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET AT ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER

UTICA -- The Laryngectomy Support Group will be meeting at St. Elizabeth Medical Center on Thursday, November 10 at 1 p.m. in the Cardiac Cath Lab Conference Room on the second f...

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11/3/2011 - PAR Technology Corporation Announces 2011 Third Quarter Results

NEW HARTFORD - PAR Technology Corporation PAR today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011. PAR reported revenues of $59.8 million and net earnings of $1....

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11/3/2011 - mwpARTy: Red White & Blue in the Court

Red, White & Blue in the Court

Friday, November 11 • 5 to 7 p.m.
Cash bar: White Wine, Beer and Soda
with Special Holiday Treat Table for Children
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11/2/2011 - M. Griffith Investment Services to Host Business After Hours

UTICA – M. Griffith Investment Services will host the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” on Wednesday, November 9, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, at 555 French Road, ...

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11/2/2011 - Innovative Designs Engineering & Architecture Introduces New Website

UTICA - Innovative Designs Engineering & Architecture (IDEA) announces the launch of their new website at www.innovativedesignscny.com. For those about to start a project in Centra...

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11/2/2011 - PAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION TO ANNOUNCE THIRD QUARTER 2011 FINANCIAL RESULTS

NEW HARTFORD - PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) today announced that it will report its third quarter financial results on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. The results are sched...

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11/2/2011 - ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL OF RADIOGRAPHY PLANS OPEN HOUSE

UTICA -- St. Elizabeth Medical Center School of Radiography is holding an Open House on Wednesday, November 9, beginning at 6 p.m. The event will take place in the Multi-Purpose R...

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11/2/2011 - Brahms Rhapsodies Featured in MWPAI Keyboard Conversations

Saturday, November 5 • 8 p.m.

UTICA - The music of Brahms will be showcased when Jeffrey Siegel continues his popular Keyboard Conversations Series with The Rhapsodic ...

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11/2/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: 57% Support Obama on Iraq Withdrawal; His Job Performance on Terror Up 12 from Year Ago

Plurality Say Aide to Libya Rebels Was Justified

UTICA -- A comprehensive IBOPE Zogby interactive poll on foreign and military policy finds President Barack Obama with...

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11/1/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: Voters Saying Nation on Right Track Up 5 to 22%; Small Rise in Obama Approval (43%)

54% Say Obama Doesn't Deserve Re-Election

UTICA, NY--The percentage of voters saying the nation is headed in the right direction is up five percentage points from ten ...

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11/1/2011 - Sibling Piano Sensations Return to MWPAI Great Artists Series

Thursday, November 3 • 7:30 p.m.

UTICA - Piano music sensations The 5 Browns return to the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Great Artists Series 7:30 p.m. Thursd...

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10/31/2011 - LIGHTS OF LOVE REMEMBRANCE SERVICE SET

UTICA - The St. Elizabeth Medical Center Foundation will hold its 11th Annual Lights of Love Candle Lighting and Remembrance Service at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 30 at the Med...

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10/31/2011 - Discover Innovative 19th-Century Gift Presentations at MWPAI Victorian Yuletide

On View Friday, November 25 through December 31

UTICA - A bonnet? A ball of yarn? A tub of grain? These are not the manner by which we are accustomed to “wrapping” Chr...

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10/28/2011 - Week In Action 10.24.11 - 10.28.11

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10/28/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: 51% Disapprove of Cain's 9-9-9 Tax Plan & 48% Believe It Would Raise Their Taxes

63% of Republicans Approve, but are Split on Personal Tax Impact

UTICA, NY--A small majority of likely voters disapproves of Republican presidential candidate Herman C...

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10/27/2011 - SUNY Empire State College at UTICA to Hold Information Session

UTICA - State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information session(s) about its associate and bachelor’s degree programs at its Utica location, Utica St...

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10/27/2011 - 33rd Annual Sauquoit Valley Fine Arts & Crafts Show will feature Interesting Local Craftspeople

SAQUOIT — The 33rd Annual Sauquoit Valley Fine Arts & Crafts Show will take place on Saturday, November 19th from 10am-5pm and Sunday, November 20th from 10am-4pm at the Sauquoit ...

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10/27/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: Obama Approval (41%) and Re-Elect (37%) Drop Slightly

Still Better Than That of Congress

UTICA -- President Barack Obama's standing with likely voters remains stagnant, as both his job approval (41%) and the percentage sa...

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10/25/2011 - Boom Time! New Report Reveals What Baby Boomers Can Do Now to Avoid Future Health Challenges As They Turn Age 65

UTICA - The first Utica, Rome and North Country baby boomers celebrate their 65th birthdays this year, and about three out of four of them and others nearing this milestone self-ra...

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10/25/2011 - PAR Technology Announces the Release of PAR EverServ® PixelPoint® V11 POS Software

EASY - The New Version of EverServ PixelPoint Makes Restaurant Operations Easier

NEW HARTFORD - ParTech, Inc. (PAR) today announced the availability of its latest rel...

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10/25/2011 - Twin Ponds Golf Course Opens Estate at 169 Restaurant

NEW YORK MILLS - Estate at 169 is a new casual fine dining restaurant inside Twin Ponds Golf and Country Club. It is open Friday and Saturday nights from 5-9pm.

Estat...

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10/24/2011 - MWPAI Museum of Art Acquires Two Famous Trenton Falls Paintings by Thomas Hicks

On view through January 8, 2012

UTICA - Two beautiful and regionally significant landscape paintings of Trenton Falls, New York by the 19th-century American artist Tho...

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10/24/2011 - Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Awards Application Deadline Nears

UTICA – Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) reminds the community that the deadline for the next round of Community Health Awards is November 1, 2011.

Community Heal...

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10/24/2011 - Children's Museum to Hold Press Conference

Thursday, Oct. 27th, at 12:50pm, the Children’s Museum will be holding a Press Conference at the museum to announce an exciting new exhibit!

Our 4th floor Educational ...

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10/21/2011 - Week In Action 10.17.11 - 10.21.11

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10/21/2011 - The Arc Names Employees of 4th Quarter

UTIAC – The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter, NYSARC has named Michelle Murphy, Residence Manager, Employee of the 4th Quarter in the north/Lewis County region. Ms. Murphy has been emplo...

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10/21/2011 - Mohawk Valley Chamber Endorses Candidates for 2011 Local Elections

UTICA - At the October 11, 2011 Mohawk Valley Chamber Board of Directors’ meeting, the Board acted on the recommendations for endorsements, of four local races, put forth by the Ch...

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10/21/2011 - ST. ELIZABETH COLLEGE OF NURSING TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE

UTICA – St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) will hold an Open House on Tuesday,
November 1, 2011 at 6 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the College.

The Co...

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10/21/2011 - Excellus BCBS Launches New Exercise and Healthy Aging Program for its Medicare Advantage Members

UTICA - Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has selected Silver&Fit® as the new exercise and healthy aging program for its 84,000 Medicare Advantage members in upstate New York, includin...

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10/21/2011 - UNITED WAY ENCOURAGED BY MID-CAMPAIGN REPORT

Annual Campaign Off to a Promising Start

UTICA – United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area is mid-way through its Annual Campaign and has positive news to share ...

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10/18/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: Cain Continues to Pull Away, Perry & Bachmann Fading

Obama Approval 43% & 39% Say He Deserves 2nd Term

UTICA -- Herman Cain is now the runaway leader among Republican presidential primary voters with 45%, more than twice...

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10/18/2011 - Dr. Mitch Leventhal, SUNY Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs, to Speak at Leader Connections Executive Forum on November 8, 2011 in New York City

New York City - Leader Connections today announced that it will host Dr. Mitch Leventhal, Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs for the State University of New York (SUNY) at its Exec...

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10/14/2011 - Week In Action 10.10.11 - 10.14.11

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10/14/2011 - Hanna to Host Jobs Fair, Resume Workshop

Job seekers can obtain information from local employers

UTICA, N.Y. – U.S. Rep. Richard Hanna (NY-24) today announced employers who will participate in the Jobs Fair a...

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10/13/2011 - Northland Communications Announces New Strategic Relations Manager

(Utica, NY) - Northland Communications is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephany Dlugozima to Strategic Relations Manager.

Stephany has been with Northland sinc...

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10/13/2011 - SEMC FOUNDATION 33rd ANNUAL DINNER DANCE RAISES OVER $91,000

UTICA – The St. Elizabeth Medical Center Foundation held its 33rd annual dinner dance during an elegant evening with the theme “Timeless Tiffany”. The event was held on Saturday, O...

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10/13/2011 - The Stanley Announces Costume Contest Grand Prize for The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Two Tickets to Seinfeld LIVE!

UTICA – Grab your finest fishnets and get ready to strut your stuff this Saturday, October 15 at The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The Stanley announced today that the grand prize fo...

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10/13/2011 - UNITED WAY MID- CAMPAIGN REPORT OUT: Media Alert

Mid-way through campaign, results announced.

WHO: United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area
WHAT: Mid-Campaign Public Progress Report
WHERE: Remingto...

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10/12/2011 - Lite 98.7 Presents Taste of Home Cooking School

Lite 98.7 is bringing back Central New York’s most popular autumn event, the Taste of Home Cooking School presented by Adirondack Furniture!

Join in the delicious fun ...

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10/12/2011 - ST. ELIZABETH COLLEGE OF NURSING ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR FALL 2011

UTICA -- The St. Elizabeth College of Nursing has announced that eight senior students have been selected to receive Scholarship Awards for the fall 2011 semester.

...

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10/12/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: 9 of 10 Voters Concerned Nation Will Slip Into Another Recession & Foreclosures Will Increase

Concerns Cross Party Lines

UTICA --Economic pessimism is nearly universal among likely voters, as 95% say they are very or somewhat concerned the U.S. economy is slipp...

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10/11/2011 - St. Elizabeth Medical Center and Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare Are Now Connected

UTICA -- St. Elizabeth Medical Center and Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare are now connected to a health information exchange that allows authorized, participating healthcare provide...

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10/11/2011 - Collis Awarding Second $500 Scholarship This Season

YORKVILLE – Fred F. Collis & Sons, the area’s most experienced heating and cooling contractor, returns with a new season of their “Hottest Player of the Week” scholarship program t...

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10/11/2011 - IN THE HEIGHTS COMES TO UTICA

GRAMMY® AWARD WINNER
TONY AWARD® WINNER
BEST MUSICAL, BEST MUSIC AND LYRICS,
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY, BEST ORCHESTRATIONS

UTICA — IN THE HEIGHTS, winne...

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10/11/2011 - CATHEDRAL’S GAIGE HONORED AS ONE OF OUTPUTLINKS’ WOMEN OF DISTINCTION

ROME -- Cathedral Corporation’s President and CEO Marianne W. Gaige has been recognized as one of OutputLinks Communications Group’s 2011 Women of Distinction Award recipients.

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10/7/2011 - COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SPONSORS ETHICS SEMINAR FOR ATTORNEYS AND PHYSICIANS

UTICA – For the second consecutive year, The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc. is sponsoring a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) ethics program for area attor...

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10/7/2011 - Week In Action 10.3.11 - 10.7.11

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10/7/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: Cain Expands Lead Over GOP Field & Leads Obama, 46%-44%

Obama Approval Steady at 41%

UTICA -- Herman Cain has opened up a 20 percentage point lead among likely Republican primary voters in the race for the Presidential nomi...

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10/6/2011 - LARYNGECTOMY SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET AT ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER

UTICA -- The Laryngectomy Support Group will be meeting at St. Elizabeth Medical Center on Thursday, October 13 at 1 p.m. in the College of Nursing Room 215.

The pro...

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10/5/2011 - SUNY Empire State College at UTICA to Hold Information Session

UTICA - State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information session(s) about its associate and bachelor’s degree programs at its Utica location, Utica St...

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10/5/2011 - MA Polce Consulting Inc to hold Complimentary Lunch and Learn on Virtualization

Complimentary Lunch & Learn Virtualization

M.A. Polce Consulting, Inc. will be hosting a complimentary Lunch & Learn Thursday, October 13, 12 p.m. – 1:15 p.m., at Teu...

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10/5/2011 - SSHS Paw and Claws Poker Run Raises Nearly $1,000

The recent ‘Paws and Claws’ Poker Run was held to benefit the Stevens-Swan Humane Society. Nearly $1,000 was raised to help the animals at the Stevens-Swan shelter along with addit...

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10/3/2011 - Cocktail Reception to Benefit YWCA Domestic Violence Services

UTICA — October marks domestic violence awareness month and the week of Oct. 16-22 is the YWCA’s national Week Without Violence campaign.

To raise awareness about dom...

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10/3/2011 - 2011 Chamber Approved Business Showcase- Two Weeks Away!

UTICA - The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce presents the Chamber Approved Business Showcase on Thursday, October 20 from 2:00 – 7:00 pm at Harts Hill Inn, Whitesboro. The event ...

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10/3/2011 - M. GRIFFITH NAMES CUCHARALE AS CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

M. GRIFFITH INVESTMENT SERVICES IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT CATHY CUCHARALE HAS BEEN PROMOTED TO CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER.

Cathy Cucharale, Vice President Operations, i...

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10/3/2011 - GEMS ALONG THE MOHAWK October Happenings

GEMS ALONG THE MOHAWK
800 MOHAWK ST., HERKIMER, NY 13350
www.gemsalongthemohawk.com or 315-717-0077

SATURDAY & SUNDAY
OCTOBER 8th & 9th
12:00...

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10/3/2011 - OCTOBER IS NATIONAL ‘ADOPT A SHELTER DOG MONTH’

The Stevens- Swan Humane Society of Oneida County is offering a special discount on dog adoption fees throughout the entire month of October. In conjunction with National ‘Adopt a ...

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9/30/2011 - DR. CONSTANTINE HONORED BY THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE DIABETES PROVIDER PROGRAM

UTICA -- Dr. Francis Constantine has been awarded a Certificate of Recognition through the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Diabetes Provider Program. Dr. Constan...

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9/30/2011 - Week In Action 9.26.11 - 9.30.11

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9/30/2011 - Chamber to Screen Candidates Tuesday, October 4, for Local Elections. All Members Are Invited to Participate.

The Mohawk Valley Chamber Government Affairs/ Economic Development Council invites all members of the chamber to participate in the screening of candidates running for local electe...

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9/29/2011 - Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy Again Named Best Practices Agency

NEW HARTFORD - For the fifth consecutive year, Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy Inc. of New Hartford has been named to an elite group of insurance agencies identified by the Independent Insu...

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9/28/2011 - Educating for Excellence – Fall Disability Training Series

Upstate Cerebral Palsy and the Kelberman Center for autism services will be holding a series of trainings for teachers and therapists on students with disabilities and Autism Spect...

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9/28/2011 - Romanelli Giving Away Free Logo Design To Contest Winner

CLINTON – Romanelli Communications announced a contest dubbed, “Does Your Logo Suck?” The contest, targeted to businesses, encourages business leaders who are unhappy with their lo...

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9/28/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: 59% Support End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"; 51% Back Benefits for Same-Sex Military Partners

Conservatives Strongly Oppose Both

UTICA -- Small majorities of likely voters support the new military policy allowing gays to openly serve (59%) and agree that the mi...

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9/27/2011 - UNHS NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center Receives Grant

UTICA – The HomeOwnership Center has received a $5,000 grant from the First Niagara Foundation to fund homeownership education and counseling initiatives throughout Oneida, Herkime...

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9/27/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: Perry Plummets to 18%; Trails Cain For Lead Among GOP Primary Voters

UTICA, NY--Rick Perry has tumbled by more than 20 percentage points over the past month among Republican presidential primary voters and is now second to Herman Cain, who leads the...

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9/27/2011 - FREE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING

UTICA - USC…The Business College in partnership with the Mohawk Valley Community College CyberJobs Program and the Workforce Investment Board is pleased to announce a free of charg...

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9/26/2011 - Expert Michelle Garcia Winner Speaks on Social Thinking/Autism Spectrum Disorder

Professionals, teachers and families are encouraged to register early for the 8th annual Kelberman Center Autism Institute featuring Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC-SLP, a leading ...

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9/26/2011 - ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL ARTS TO HOST OCTOBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

UTICA – St. Elizabeth Medical Center will host the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Wednesday, October 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at its Medical Arts buildi...

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9/26/2011 - CATHEDRAL NAMED USPS BUSINESS ALLIANCE PARTNER

ROME -- Cathedral Corporation has further strengthened its direct mail solutions by becoming a Business Alliance partner with the United States Postal Service® (USPS).

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9/26/2011 - CREATING AN IDENTITY FOR SUCCESS IN CNY

Local Designer Helps Launch Newly Founded Company

NEW HARTFORD – Effective branding is the base upon which any successful business grows. This is especially true durin...

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9/23/2011 - Week In Action 9.19.11 - 9.23.11

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9/23/2011 - ST. ELIZABETH COLLEGE OF NURSING TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE

UTICA – St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) will hold an Open House on Thursday,
October 6, 2011 at 6 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the College.

The Co...

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9/23/2011 - JERRY SEINFELD RETURNS TO THE STAGE LIVE IN CONCERT IN 2011

The Stanley November 10 at 7pm

UTICA - Due to popular demand, America’s premier comedian is hitting the road in a return to his first love - stand-up comedy. Hailed a...

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9/23/2011 - MWPAI Accepting Applications for Museum High School Partnership Program

UTICA - The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art is now accepting applications for its popular Exploring Museum Careers High School Partnership Program. In this pro...

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9/22/2011 - LOCAL COMPANY GETS NATIONAL ATTENTION TWICE IN ONE MONTH

WHITESBORO – As you walk into the showroom for local home improvement company New York Sash you can see several large award posters hanging on the walls. Pretty soon, the company w...

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9/22/2011 - Fiber Optics Technology Show September 28th

VERONA - The fourth annual Northeast Fiber Optic Conference (NFOC) is being held September 28th at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, NY. The show is hosted by Fiber I...

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9/22/2011 - New Report: Many Utica/Rome/North Country Adults Who Live With Diabetes Follow Recommended Care, But Thousands Don’t

UTICA — Many adults in the Utica/Rome/North Country region who have diabetes take necessary actions to avoid having diabetic complications, but thousands fail to take known steps t...

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9/21/2011 - Excellus BCBS Listed Among Best Plans in Nation in NCQA Health Insurance Plan Ranking 2011-2012

UTIAC – Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has the top-rated HMO/POS plan in New York State, according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) health insurance plan ranki...

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9/21/2011 - DECLUTTER COACH: AS SEEN ON TV

Cabral Launches New Local Television Show in October

UTICA – The DeClutter Coach Deborah Cabral takes to the airwaves in her new television show Organization Motivati...

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9/21/2011 - ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER ANNUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE

UTICA – St. Elizabeth Medical Center, in accordance with Section 2803-1 of the Public Health Law, has submitted its 20th Annual Community Service Plan to the New York State Departm...

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9/19/2011 - DeClutter Coach Receives WBE Certification, Attends Sen. Gillibrand’s Roundtable

UTICA – The DeClutter Coach Deborah Cabral recently received certification from the Empire State Development’s Division of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development (DMWBD). Th...

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9/19/2011 - Anti-Violence Rallies, Cocktail Reception, Purple Ribbon Campaign to Highlight YWCA’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities

UTICA — October marks national Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the week of Oct. 16-22 is the YWCA’s national Week Without Violence.

To raise awareness about dom...

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9/19/2011 - Northland Communications Announces New Employee

UTICA - Northland Communications is pleased to announce a new employee. Chris Meskos has recently been hired as Senior Account Manager.

Prior to joining Northland, Chr...

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9/16/2011 - Week In Action 9.12.11 - 9.16.11

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9/16/2011 - ONE HALF TON OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES DONATED LOCALLY

Back-to-School Drive a Local Success for Children in Need

UTICA - United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area’s Back-to-School Supply Drive collected ½ ton of scho...

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9/16/2011 - The Stanley Invites You to Take a Strange Journey with The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Saturday, October 15, 2011 beginning at 8:00 pm

UTICA - Fasten your garter belt, come up to the lab and see what's on the slab! The Rocky Horror Picture Show is time-...

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9/16/2011 - Abraham House Gala Celebration

UTICA - Abraham House’s 4th Annual Gala Celebration will be held Friday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m. in the Blue Flag Room and in Union Station, Main Street, Utica. Tickets are $65 ...

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9/16/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: Voters Split on Approaches Government Should Take to Help Create Jobs

Not Much Willingness for Added Taxes to Pay for Projects

UTICA - Voters are split on how government can best create jobs, including the ratio of tax cuts to new spendi...

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9/16/2011 - Children's Museum to Hold Ribbon Cutting

Saturday, Sept. 17th, at 10:00am, the Children’s Museum will be holding a Press Conference at the museum to announce an exciting new exhibit!

Our popular 1st floor Gro...

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9/16/2011 - ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER TO HOST JOINT CELEBRATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM

UTICA - St. Elizabeth Medical Center and its Orthopedic Unit will host a Joint Celebration/Education Program on Wednesday, September 21. The program will take place from 4 to 5:30...

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9/13/2011 - NEW DOCTOR TO BEGIN GYN FELLOWSHIP AT ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER

UTICA -- Corey A. Wagner, M.D. has begun a two-year GYN fellowship with Prabhat Ahluwalia, M.D. at the CNY Advanced Gynecology, P.C. The Fellowship is a comprehensive, minimally...

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9/13/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: Jobs Speech Improves Obama Approval

Outlook on National Direction Also Less Negative

UTICA -- President Barack Obama's address to Congress on job creation seems to have helped his job approval (up three...

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9/12/2011 - LANDMARKS SOCIETY TO GREATER UTICA TO HOST BUS TRIP

The Landmarks Society of Greater Utica is sponsoring a bus trip to historic Watertown, N.Y. on Sat., Sept. 24.

The trip will include a visit to the Paddock Mansion M...

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9/12/2011 - MWPAI Exhibition Celebrates American Couples

UTICA - American Couples: How Do We Look? now on view in the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art, was conceived to complement the Museum’s special exhibition, Wedd...

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9/12/2011 - Leadership Mohawk Valley Announces Recipients of the 2011-2012 Nonprofit Project Awards

MARCY - Leadership Mohawk Valley (LMV) announces recipients of the 2011-2012 Nonprofit Project Awards. Each of the organizations submitted a project request to be completed by proj...

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9/9/2011 - Week In Action 9.5.11 - 9.9.11

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9/9/2011 - LMV Announces Class of 2012

MARCY - Leadership Mohawk Valley (LMV) kicked off its program year on August 18-19 with orientation held on the SUNYIT campus in Marcy.

The day-and-a-half long orien...

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9/9/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: Most Say Unemployed Deserve Hiring Discrimination Protection

UTICA -- Six in 10 adults nationwide believe businesses who stipulate in help wanted ads that they will only consider candidates who are already employed, should be seen as illegal...

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9/8/2011 - FRANKLIN NAMED DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AT COLLEGE OF NURSING

UTICA - The St. Elizabeth College of Nursing has announced that Laurie A. Franklin, MS, RN has been named Dean of Academic Affairs. In her new role, Ms. Franklin will participate ...

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9/8/2011 - UNITED WAY DONATING MORE THAN ¼ TON OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Back-to-School Drive a Local Success; Campaign Kicking Off Tonight

WHO: United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area
WHAT: Back-to-School Supply Drive, Local ...

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9/8/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Poll: Obama Numbers Further Erode

UTICA -- President Barack Obama continues his downward spiral in the eyes of voters, with the percentage who believe he deserves re-election falling to 33%, his job approval tying ...

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9/8/2011 - Mid-York Library System and Utica Public Library Media Event

UTICA - On behalf of Wanda Bruchis (Mid York Library System Executive Director) and Darby O'Brien (Utica Public Library Director), you are invited to the Mid York Library System an...

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9/8/2011 - PLAYERS OF UTICA RECIEVES FUNDING FOR COLLEGE BOUND MUSICIANS PROGRAM

UTICA – Over the past few months, Players of Utica’s newest program for area youth, College Bound Musicians, has been praised and supported received by the community. This program ...

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9/7/2011 - UNHS NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center Welcomes New Board Members

UTICA – UNHS NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors.

Steve Hartnett
Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Offi...

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9/7/2011 - ST. ELIZABETH COLLEGE OF NURSING MOVING-UP CEREMONY AND PRESENTATION OF FALL AWARDS

UTICA -- The St. Elizabeth College of Nursing held its moving-up day ceremony and presented students with fall awards. The academic excellence awards were made possible through ...

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9/7/2011 - SUNY Empire State College at UTICA to Hold Information Session

UTICA - State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information session(s) about its associate and bachelor’s degree programs at its Utica location, Utica St...

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9/7/2011 - PAR Technology Receives 2011 Technology Award from SUBWAY®

SUBWAY® Franchisees Have Deployed More Than 6,000 PAR POS Terminals in the Past Two Years

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PAR Technology Corporation’s largest wh...

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9/7/2011 - IBOPE Zogby 9-11 Anniversary Poll: Adults Split on Whether U.S. Now Safer; Intelligence Gets Credit For Stopping Attacks

58% Say 9-11 Attacks Have Been Fully Investigated

UTICA, NY--Adults nationwide are closely split on whether the U.S. is more safe than it was prior to the Sept. 11, 20...

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9/6/2011 - "Abolition's Axe: Beriah Green, Whitesboro's Oneida Institute and the Struggle for African American Freedom"

Dr. Milton C. Sernett will be speaking at 5:40 pm on Sept 10 His Topic will be:

"Abolition's Axe: Beriah Green, Whitesboro's Oneida Institute, and the Struggle for Afr...

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9/6/2011 - IBOPE Zogby Back-to-School Poll: 57% Want National Standard for Advancement

54% Say Test Score Cheating by School Officials Is Widespread

UTICA, NY--A majority of adults nationwide (57%) say there should be a national standard level of learnin...

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9/2/2011 - History Comes Alive

UTICA - In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Landmarks Society of Greater Utica will present “History Comes Alive” from noon until 8 p.m. on Sept. 10 (Sa...

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9/2/2011 - Week In Action 8.29.11 - 9.2.11

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9/2/2011 - The House of the Good Shepherd to Host Business After Hours

UTICA – The House of the Good Shepherd will host the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” on Thursday, September 8, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, in the Tilton School ...

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9/1/2011 - LARYNGECTOMY SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET AT ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER

UTICA -- The laryngectomy support group will be meeting at St. Elizabeth Medical Center on Thursday, September 8 at 1 p.m. in conference room D.

The program will fea...

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