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New York law may blunt impact of Supreme Court ruling on payments to unions
ALBANY, N.Y. — Reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that government workers cannot be required to pay for union representation was swift and vehement,
State budget includes $1 million to keep military in Mohawk Valley
ROME, N.Y. — The state has set aside $1 million to help keep military assets in the Mohawk Valley. State Sen. Joseph Griffo (R-Rome), State
Gifford Foundation executive director Sonneborn to retire at the end of 2018
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dirk Sonneborn, executive director of the Gifford Foundation, plans to retire at the end of 2018, the organization’s board of trustees announced
Unshackle Upstate’s Biryla named NFIB New York state director
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gregory Biryla, the former head of Unshackle Upstate, has been named New York state director for the National Federation of Independent Business
NBT Bank promotes LaRusch to VP
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bank announced it has promoted Richard LaRusch, human resources (HR) business partner, to VP. LaRusch joined NBT in November 2012 as
Visit Syracuse hires Benn as partner-engagement manager
In that role, Benn will work on sponsorship sales initiatives and internet advertising sales. She’ll also oversee the tourism bureau’s Preble visitors center on Interstate
MOST president resigns, accepts job in Tennessee
Her last day is Aug. 24, the organization said in an email response to a BJNN inquiry. Martin, the organization’s third president, started her duties
MVP Health Care announces senior leadership promotions
In her expanded role, Gonick’s “focus will be on the vision and long-term strategy of the organization,” the organization said. At the same time, Christopher
Diocese of Syracuse appoints Breen as CFO
John Barsanti, who previously served the diocese as CFO and chief operating officer, moved into a part-time role overseeing the implementation of the diocese’s strategic
The Agency launches new small-business lending program
BR+E is short for business retention and expansion The Agency, located at FIVE South College Drive in Dickinson, is the entity that governs the Broome
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