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NFIB critical of federal swimming-pool regulation
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), an organization that advocates for small businesses, is critical of a new federal regulation targeting swimming pools. The U.S. Department of Justice, which administers the Americans with Disabilities Act, issued a new rule requiring businesses with swimming pools and spas to have a lift that can help […]
Schneiderman urges 15 health plans to implement pharmacy-exemption rules
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on June 3 sent letters to 15 New York–based health-insurance plans, calling on them to change their policies to permit certain members to purchase specialty-drug prescriptions at retail pharmacies instead of through mandatory mail-order services. The letters urge the 15 companies to adopt “Specialty Prescription Drug Fulfillment Hardship Exception Criteria,” similar
Cuomo’s NY Works group releases 10-year capital investment plan
New York has developed its first-ever, 10-year statewide capital plan. The state contends it’s designed to “break down the old ‘silo-based’ approach to capital investment,
UUP president opposes Tax-Free NY proposal
The president of United University Professions (UUP), the union representing faculty at the State University of New York (SUNY), on Wednesday issued a statement opposing
NYAG urges 15 health plans to implement pharmacy-exemption rules
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today sent letters to 15 New York–based health-insurance plans urging them to change their policies to permit certain members
Gillibrand pushes for tax exemption to boost NY wine and craft-beverage sales to Canada
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on Thursday announced her effort to change a “burdensome” tax regulation to help increase exports of New York wine and craft
Hiscock & Barclay opens office in New Jersey
SYRACUSE — Hiscock & Barclay, LLP on Tuesday announced the opening of an office in Newark, N.J. It is the law firm’s ninth office
Leaders of Onondaga, Oneida, and Broome counties endorse Tax- Free NY initiative
Gov. Andrew Cuomo today announced that the Tax-Free NY initiative has the support of several local officials statewide. Onondaga County Executive Joanne (Joanie) Mahoney, Oneida
State Comptroller: New York tax collections rise 25 percent in April, likely temporary
The New York state government hauled in $8.6 billion in tax collections in April, up 25.2 percent from the year-ago period. Collections were also almost
Tops completes acquisition of four Big M stores
Tops Friendly Markets today announced it has completed the acquisition of four Big M supermarkets in Oneida, Oswego, and Jefferson counties. In March, Tops, a
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