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VIEWPOINT: Tips to help make the most of your health plan in 2021
Last year was a difficult one as the COVID-19 pandemic swept through our country, impacting families and communities nationwide. The health challenges of the pandemic also provided a crucial reminder about the importance of health care. For many New York residents and Americans, new health-plan benefits for 2021 began in January. If this is your situation, now […]
CenterState CEO announces Business of the Year Award finalists
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO on Thursday announced finalists for its 2021 Business of the Year Awards in five categories. The awards recognize member companies
Johnson City woman arrested for stealing wallet, making charges on victim’s credit cards
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — New York State Police in Binghamton announced they have arrested a Johnson City woman for stealing a wallet and making purchases
M&T Bank Fund awards grants to Mohawk Valley organizations
UTICA, N.Y. — Seven Mohawk Valley nonprofits will benefit from more than $160,000 in grants that the M&T Bank/Partners Trust Bank Charitable Fund (MTPT) awarded
Excellus’ annual financial report reveals pay, net-income data
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The top three officers of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Central New York’s largest health insurer, all had seven-figure salaries in 2020. CEO Christopher Booth was paid a salary of more than $3.2 million; Stephen Sloan, chief administrative officer and general counsel earned more than $1.4 million; and CFO Christopher Gorecki received more than
Sysco to pay quarterly dividend of 45 cents in late April
Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY) recently announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 45 cents a share. The dividend is payable on April 23, to common shareholders of record at the close of business on April 1. Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, health care and
Utica coffee shop to use $9K grant from Be A Neighbor Fund
UTICA, N.Y. — Café Domenico, a coffee shop located at 2011 Genesee St. in Utica, has been awarded a $9,000 grant from the Be A
Rome Area Chamber of Commerce announces business-assistance fund
ROME, N.Y. — The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday announced the availability of a business-assistance fund (BAF). The BAF will provide grants to
Excellus net income declined 43 percent to $97 million in pandemic-impacted 2020
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Central New York’s largest health insurer, reported net income of $97.2 million on $6.2 billion in premium revenue in
Schumer, Gillibrand introduce bill to strengthen unions
New York’s U.S. senators announced they have reintroduced the protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, a measure that would strengthen workers’ rights to organize and bargain for fairer wages, better benefits, and safer workplaces. The pro-union legislation would “bolster” workers’ rights and address the “income inequality crisis that has been exacerbated” by the pandemic, U.S. Senate
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