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Cuomo, Oneida Nation begin payments to counties following 2013 casino settlement
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Oneida Indian Nation on March 11 initiated the first of “substantial dedicated payments” to Madison and Oneida counties, marking the formal approval of their “milestone” settlement. That’s how Cuomo’s office described the development in a news release about the payments. The release followed a conference call with reporters. […]
Attorneys discuss antitrust issues in Utica hospitals’ affiliation
UTICA — The recently consummated affiliation agreement between Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (FSLH) and St. Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC) in Utica was “all about the patient, quality of care, [and] reduced costs.” That’s according to Dale Worrall, an attorney with the Syracuse office of Harris Beach PLLC. Both Worrall and his colleague, attorney Justin Runke,
Union membership rose in New York state last year
Membership in unions in New York state increased in 2013 to account for 24.4 percent of all wage and salary workers in the state, up
Affordable Care Act enrollment climbs to 4.2M in February, HHS reports
Total enrollment in private health-insurance plans through state and federal exchanges rose to more than 4.2 million as of March 1, the U.S. Department of
Preferred Mutual appoints Lopata SVP and CIO
NEW BERLIN — Preferred Mutual Insurance Co. recently named Jeffrey Lopata its senior vice president (SVP) and chief information officer (CIO). He joined Preferred Mutual
Governor Cuomo launches START-UP NY approval board
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Feb. 26 announced the launch of the START-UP NY approval board with the appointments of Edward Cupoli, Abraham Lackman,
NY Attorney General settles with Rome nursing home after race-discrimination probe
ROME — New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced a settlement in the investigation of a Rome nursing home over accusations of race discrimination
Cuomo forms agriculture task force
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has formed the Strategic Interagency Task Force on Lessening Obstacles to Agriculture (SILO) to address barriers to the growth of
Hiscock & Barclay promotes Kelepurovski to partner
SYRACUSE — Hiscock & Barclay, LLP of Syracuse recently announced the promotion of attorney John Kelepurovski, Jr. to the position of partner. He works in
Empire Center report highlights local-government consolidation options
Shared services, dissolution, and mergers remain workable options for taxpayers and local elected officials facing challenging fiscal situations and historically high taxes in New York
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