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Briggs & Stratton offers some MVCC students employment following welding internships
UTICA, N.Y. — Some students at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) have secured positions with the Sherrill location of Briggs & Stratton Corp. following their welding internships. MVCC says it partnered with Briggs & Stratton for the welding internships. Briggs & Stratton — headquartered in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin — says it is the world’s largest manufacturer […]
Insurers mandated to suspend preauthorization requirements
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) on Dec. 13 issued a letter directing insurers to suspend certain preauthorization and administrative requirements to help hospitals implement New York’s “surge and flex” protocol. The protocol — which mandates all hospitals to begin expanding their bed capacity to prepare for a COVID-19 surge — is part of
New Yorkers can use new paid sick-leave benefits under new state law
New Yorkers can begin using sick-leave benefits under the state’s paid sick-leave law that took effect Jan. 1. The new law secures paid sick leave for workers at medium and large businesses and paid or unpaid leave for those at small businesses, depending on the employer’s net income, the office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Dec. 29.
VIEWPOINT: From Employee To Entrepreneur: Becoming Your Own Boss in 2021
Maybe you have dreamed of launching your own business for years but couldn’t summon the nerve — or the capital — to pull it off. Perhaps 2020 proved disastrous to your career aspirations when the company you worked for downsized or shut down altogether — and out the door you went. Either way, 2021 could be
VIEWPOINT: Ask Rusty: I’m 66. When Should I Claim Social Security?
Dear Rusty: I’d like to get advice on when I should begin taking my Social Security benefit. I turned 66 in October 2020. Signed: Pondering Retirement Dear Pondering: Deciding when to claim your Social Security benefit is a personal choice which should consider several factors, most importantly: • Your need for the money at this time • Your
VIEWPOINT: Who’s the New Boss? How to Avoid Succession-Planning Mistakes
Many corporations have endured a rough 2020 that included the designations of top executives at some major brands. Will their replacements be ready? It’s a fair question, especially if the new company leader is promoted from within. Studies show many senior leaders don’t think their firms to properly educate and prepare future leaders for succession. If
SUNY names acting president of SUNY Poly
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY board of trustees on Tuesday appointed SUNY Provost Tod Laursen as acting president for SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly). Laursen’s appointment
Destiny USA to adjust operating hours early in the new year
Effective this Saturday, Destiny USA will operate 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The
MVCC partners with Briggs & Stratton for welding internships
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) says it partnered with the Sherrill location of Briggs & Stratton Corp. for welding internships. Briggs &
People news: MVHS names director of materials management
UTICA, N.Y. — the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has appointed Michael C. Fegley as director of materials management. Fegley previously held positions
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