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New York law to prevent retaliation against lawful absences takes effect
ALBANY, N.Y. — A new state law that protects workers from retaliation against lawful absences from work went into effect Feb. 21. The law (Senate
Ask Rusty: About Social Security’s “First Year Rule”
Dear Rusty: I’m considering filing for my Social Security (SS) at age 64 in February, before my full retirement age of 66 years and 10
VIEWPOINT: Governor Hochul Vetoes Changes to Wrongful-Death Law
On Jan. 31, 2023, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill designed to dramatically overhaul the state’s wrongful-death statute by permitting the family members
Broome County executive lays out agenda in State of the County address
ENDWELL, N.Y. — Broome County Executive Jason Garnar highlighted recent success in the county and laid out his agenda for the coming year at his
State awards Oswego Health nearly $10 million for primary care expansion, technology
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health says it plans to use $9.6 million in New York State funding to further expand primary care services and improve
Southern Tier communities receive $19 million in downtown revitalization funding
Johnson City will receive $10 million in state Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding while the villages of Montour Falls and Waverly will each get $4.5 million
Fust Charles Chambers names senior managers
SYRACUSE — Fust Charles Chambers LLP, a certified public accounting (CPA) firm based in Syracuse, recently announced the promotion of two individuals to senior-manager roles.
Onondaga County audit finds more than $420K in unpaid room-occupancy taxes
The office of Onondaga County Comptroller Martin Masterpole performed the audit. The report covered 50 hotels and motels for the period 2019 through 2022, per
Maine woman faces 67 charges for thefts from area Empower FCU branches
NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. — State Police in North Syracuse arrested a Portland, Maine woman on Feb. 16 on 67 charges for allegedly stealing nearly $20,000
Oneida County seeks broadband service proposals
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County is seeking requests for proposals from internet-service providers to expand broadband service to more than 50 underserved areas around the
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