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New York posts nation’s largest increase in jobless claims in latest week
The number of people filing first-time applications for unemployment benefits in New York state rose 14 percent to 24,119 in the week ending Nov. 29,
New York state adds 12,100 private-sector jobs in November, ADP report finds
New York state’s private-sector employers added 12,100 jobs during November. That’s according to the new ADP Regional Employment Report, produced by ADP — a global
ConMed announces retirements, appointments, departure
UTICA, N.Y. — ConMed Corp. (NASDAQ: CNMD), a Utica–based surgical-device maker, has announced two retirements, two appointments, and the upcoming departure of another executive after
People news: ABM’s Folsom appointed to NYS Tourism Industry Association board
CLAYTON, N.Y. — The Antique Boat Museum (ABM), a freshwater nautical museum based in Clayton, announced the appointment of Michael J. Folsom to the New
People news: St. Lawrence University names Richards VP for university communications
CANTON, N.Y. — St. Lawrence University has named Melissa Farmer Richards vice president for university communications. She will start her position on Jan. 28. Richards most
Hamilton College President Joan Stewart to retire in 2016
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College President Joan Hinde Stewart has announced her plan to retire on June 30, 2016, after 13 years leading the liberal-arts
Katko selects Syracuse Police Sgt. Tom Connellan as district director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Congressman-elect John Katko (R–Camillus) has chosen Syracuse Police Sergeant Tom Connellan as the district director to lead his local staff. Connellan, the
Syracuse University appoints chief advancement officer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced the appointment of Matt Ter Molen as chief advancement officer and senior vice president
National Endowment for the Arts awards CNY Arts a $40K contract
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded CNY Arts, Inc. a $40,000 contract through its Art Works grant program. CNY Arts
SU: Spina to step down as vice chancellor, Syverud appoints Liddy to same post
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) has announced that Eric Spina, who has served in the role of vice chancellor and provost since 2006, will
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