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New York’s unemployment rate holds at 6.8 percent in February
New York state’s unemployment rate stayed steady at 6.8 percent in February, holding at its lowest level since December 2008. That’s according to preliminary figures
New York’s initial jobless claims fall by 11 percent in latest week
The number of people applying for new unemployment-insurance benefits in New York state in the week ending March 15 declined by 2,155, or nearly 11
Syracuse Heart Walk raises $450,000
SYRACUSE — More than 3,000 fundraising runners and walkers from across Central New York joined the 30th anniversary Syracuse Heart Walk last Saturday (March 22) and
VNA Homecare, Upstate HomeCare sign preferred provider agreement
SYRACUSE — Utica–based Upstate HomeCare and VNA Homecare of Syracuse have signed an agreement allowing Upstate to supply the infusion, oxygen, and medical equipment that
Cuomo announces ‘Bridge to Success’ loan program for women and minority contractors
Participating lenders have launched the “Bridge to Success” loan program, committing at least $20 million to expand access to short-term bridge loans for minority and
American Heart Association names Mohawk Valley ‘Fit-Friendly Worksites’
UTICA — The American Heart Association (AHA) last week announced it is recognizing 15 Utica–Rome area organizations as “Fit-Friendly Worksites.” Each organization promotes physical activity
Pestello to leave Le Moyne, becoming president at Saint Louis University
DeWITT — Fred Pestello, the 13th president of Le Moyne College, will leave the school later this year to assume the presidency at Saint Louis
Lewis County General Hospital to affiliate with St. Joseph’s in Syracuse
LOWVILLE — Lewis County General Hospital (LCGH) in Lowville on Thursday announced plans to affiliate with St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in Syracuse. The LCGH
COR Development won’t seek PILOT from city or county on Inner Harbor hotel
SYRACUSE — COR Development Co., LLC today announced it will not seek “special” financial assistance from the city of Syracuse or Onondaga County for the
NY AG settles with MVP Health Care for denying mental-health benefits to ‘thousands’ of New Yorkers
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Thursday announced a settlement with Schenectady-based MVP Health Care after an investigation uncovered “widespread” violations of mental-health parity
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