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Seifter to become St. Joseph’s Hospital general counsel
SYRACUSE — Lowell Seifter will step down from the law firm that bears his name at the end of January and head to the hospital.
N.Y. manufacturers’ business conditions improve again in January
New York manufacturers reported improving business conditions in January, including increasing orders and higher selling prices, according to a survey from the Federal Reserve Bank
Employers start implementing state’s wage-notification law
Under the new state Wage Theft protection Act (WTPA), employers across New York have from Jan. 1 to Feb. 1 to deliver wage notices to
Vernon, Tioga Downs report rise in revenue in 2011
VERNON — American Racing and Entertainment ended 2011 with strong gains at its two racetrack and casino operations — Vernon Downs and Tioga Downs. Vernon
CareerBuilder Survey: temporary and contract hiring to increase in 2012
About 36 percent of American businesses will hire contract or temporary workers in 2012, up from 34 percent in 2011, 30 percent in 2010, and
Elmira Savings to buy Empower branch office
ELMIRA — Elmira Savings Bank will open a new branch in Big Flats. Elmira Savings entered into an agreement with Empower Federal Credit Union to
Protest against SOPA, PIPA includes SU’s iSchool
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool) is participating in a protest today against two bills in Congress aimed at combating online piracy.
O’Brien & Gere acquires S.C. firm
SYRACUSE – Syracuse-based O’Brien & Gere has acquired the remaining 55 percent ownership of the architecture and engineering firm Lindbergh & Associates of North Charleston,
Founding member leaving Green & Seifter for hospital position
SYRACUSE — Lowell Seifter plans to leave Green & Seifter, Attorneys, PLLC to become general counsel at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. Seifter will surrender
Gallagher Benefit Services wants to expand in Syracuse
SALINA — The head of a national employee-benefits consulting firm’s Syracuse–area office wants to expand the company’s reach in the region over the next several