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Fulton announces “Home to Grow” program, offering up to $20K for first-time home buyers
FULTON, N.Y. — First-time homebuyers in the city of Fulton who meet income-eligibility requirements could receive up to $20,000 toward the purchase of their first
Syracuse awards $2M in ARPA funds to businesses, nonprofits
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Selected Syracuse businesses and nonprofit organizations will use 43 grants funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Commercial Corridor Improvement Fund.
NYSNA affiliates with National Nurses United
The membership of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has “overwhelmingly” voted to affiliate with National Nurses United (NNU). The vote to team up
$15 minimum wage phase-in continues for Upstate counties
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has initiated the next steps in the state’s $15 minimum hourly wage phase-in. Roberta Reardon, NYSDOL commissioner,
Hochul signs NY Textile Act to boost state textile manufacturing industry
The New York Textile Act seeks to help connect farmers who produce plant or animal fibers with the textile industry in ways that support innovation,
Businesses need to be aware of whistleblower-law changes
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — New York amended its whistleblower law earlier this year, but many businesses remain unaware of the changes and how it may impact
VIEWPOINT: New York State Lowers Overtime Threshold for Agricultural Workers
On Sept. 30, 2022, New York State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon announced that she has accepted the New York Farm Laborers Wage Board’s recommendation to
The Business Council adds Vazquez to government affairs team
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Business Council of New York State, Inc. recently added a new member to its government affairs team, The statewide business-advocacy organization
Fomer Oneida city chamberlain arrested for stealing nearly $79K in city funds
ONEIDA, N.Y. — A former Oneida city chamberlain was recently arrested for allegedly stealing almost $79,000 from the city over the course of 14 years.
Oswego Hospital agrees to pay more than $98K fine for improper Medicare, Medicaid billing
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Hospital has agreed to pay more than $98,000 to resolve allegations that it “knowingly violated” the False Claims Act by improperly
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