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New York gets $6.2 million federal grant for training programs for the unemployed
The federal government has awarded New York a grant of nearly $6.2 million to help the unemployed re-enter the workforce. The New York State Department
Scotsman Media Group to close printing operations, eliminating 90 jobs
SYRACUSE — The Scotsman Press, Inc., which does business as Scotsman Media Group, today announced plans to close its printing operations in Syracuse and Chenango
Upstate Medical University names Lotkowictz physical plant director
SYRACUSE — Upstate Medical University announced it has appointed Robert Lotkowictz, director of physical plant, succeeding Gary Kittel, who has retired. As director of physical
New York’s unemployment claims fall to lowest level of the year
The number of people filing initial applications for unemployment benefits in New York state tumbled by more than 11 percent to 16,201 in the week
Schumer wants NLRB to reconsider Buffalo, Pittsburgh office consolidation
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has proposed a consolidation of its Buffalo and Pittsburgh regional offices, a move that would place upstate New York
State approves OCC’s advanced-manufacturing certificate program
ONONDAGA — The New York State Education Department has approved a one-year certificate program in advanced manufacturing-machining at Onondaga Community College (OCC). The program is
NBT Bank promotes Burback to business-banking officer
UTICA — NBT Bank has promoted Adam Burback to business banking officer. In this position, he is responsible for developing and managing business relationships with
Community Foundation elects three new board members
J. Daniel PluffSVP and financial advisor, The Pluff, Hooley, Black Group of Morgan StanleyAs senior vice president at Morgan Stanley, Pluff focuses on investment planning,
The Rewards of Employing Individuals With Disabilities
Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. — Theodore Roosevelt “You do realize that each of us has some form of disability or flaw? No one is perfect.” I responded with my standard quote, “It’s just that certain disabilities are more
New York’s unemployment claims edge up in latest week
The number of people filing initial applications for unemployment benefits in New York state rose nearly 4 percent to 18,279 in the week ending June
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