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Cuomo announces summer jobs program for eligible teens
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that more than 18,000 teenagers will have jobs through New York’s Summer Youth Employment Program. The state Office of Temporary
New York initial unemployment claims dip slightly
In New York state, 18,627 people filed for new unemployment-insurance benefits in the week ended May 4, the lowest weekly level the state has posted
DiNapoli: State pension fund valued at all-time high of $160B
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund was valued at an estimated $160 billion and earned about
Criminal-justice reps discuss job roles for Bryant & Stratton students
SYRACUSE — Representatives from Syracuse–area criminal-justice organizations described how they handle their jobs during a forum held last month at Bryant & Stratton College’s downtown Syracuse campus at 953 James St. The for-profit college offers an associate of applied science degree in criminal justice. The panel included representatives from the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department, the
Retail Group of America to hire 150 people at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE — The Retail Group of America (RGA) today announced plans to recruit for retail-store managers between May 13 and May 15 for future locations
New York posts drop in initial unemployment claims
In New York state, 6,443 fewer people filed for first-time unemployment-insurance benefits in the week ending April 20 compared to the week before, according to
Businesses brace for health-care law’s effects, take action
SYRACUSE — The national health-care reform law, which was signed into law more than three years ago, finally becomes real for most people and businesses with this fall’s open-enrollment period for 2014 health-insurance coverage. That’s because the mandate that individuals buy health insurance, or pay a penalty, goes into effect Jan. 1, 2014. Also going
Maffei jobs plan focuses on investment, workforce development
SYRACUSE — U.S. Rep. Daniel Maffei (D–DeWitt) on April 15 announced what he called a “blueprint” for expanding the region’s middle class, growing its economy, and creating more jobs. Maffei, who represents the 24th Congressional District of New York, used the announcement to mark his first 100 days in office. The Democrat spoke at the
Nationwide Credit to add 300 jobs in Vestal
VESTAL — Nationwide Credit, Inc. (NCI), an Atlanta–based collection agency, today announced plans to add 300 customer-service jobs in Vestal.NCI, a subsidiary of Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (NASDAQ: ASPS), already employs about 400 at its service center in Vestal.As part of Altisource’s customer-solutions group, NCI serves companies in the financial and energy sectors.NCI describes itself
Unemployment claims from NY mass layoffs increased last year
New York employers reported about 1,250 mass layoffs in 2012, resulting in more than 141,000 job cuts, as measured by new filings for unemployment- insurance
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