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ALBANY, N.Y. — Projects at Cornell University, Clarkson University, Binghamton University, and Seneca Cayuga Yates Counties Chapter NYSARC, Inc. have secured funding in the latest
Syracuse University, City of Syracuse launch SyracuseServes network to help city veterans
Supported by a $500,000 grant from the New York City–based Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, SyracuseServes will support the city’s veterans and military-connected population first through
Lockheed Martin elects Yarrington to board of directors
Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT), a defense contractor with a major presence in Central New York, recently announced that its board of directors has elected Patricia E. Yarrington to the board. Yarrington recently retired as Chevron Corporation’s chief financial officer, following 38 years of work. At Chevron, Yarrington served as VP and treasurer from 2007
Crockett named president and COO of Mower agency; Mower remains chairman and CEO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It’s a move that Mower describes as a “structured agency leadership transition for future growth.” Mower — a Syracuse–based advertising, marketing, and public relations agency — on June 17 announced that Stephanie Crockett has been named the firm’s president and COO. Crockett assumes the president’s title from Eric Mower, who remains chairman
Report: CNY region unemployment rates much lower than a year ago in May
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, and Elmira regions remained in single-digit figures in May and were much lower compared to a year ago with the impact of layoffs in the COVID-19 pandemic. The figures are part of the latest New York State Department of Labor data released June 22. In addition, the Syracuse
SUNY approves annual pay, benefits increase for Upstate Medical’s teaching, research-center nurses
SYRACUSE — More than 1,600 teaching and research-center nurses at Upstate Medical University are set for an annual pay and benefits increase. SUNY-system administration has approved the increases. Recognizing the “tireless commitment” of the nursing staff, SUNY and Upstate Medical University worked with the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) to finalize the agreement,
CNY Community Foundation announces new board members, officers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Community Foundation board of directors on June 16 elected three new members and announced its slate of officers. The following new members were appointed to serve their first three-year term: Catherine Bertini: She is board chair of Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and professor emeritus at Syracuse
VIEWPOINT: Want or Need to Retire Early? Tips on How to Pay For It
Delaying retirement has become common for many Americans, either because they saved too little, or they just want to continue working because they enjoy it. Others go in the opposite direction. They retire early — sometimes out of choice but often because their health or the economy forces it. While early retirement might sound appealing, it can
VIEWPOINT: IRS Issues Guidance on Implementing ARPA COBRA Subsidy
On May 18, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued notice 2021-31 (Notice) which provides additional guidance and clarifications concerning the new COBRA premium assistance provisions enacted under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). Under ARPA, employers are required to provide temporary 100-percent COBRA premium subsidies for certain eligible individuals who elect continuation coverage that
Rochester firm acquires Syracuse digital marketing agency Digital Hyve
Under the terms of the agreement, Digital Hyve will retain its brand and become a wholly owned subsidiary of Butler/Till. Kimberly Jones — who was
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