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Big I New York: New notice requirement on workers’-compensation premium increases takes effect
DeWITT, N.Y. — A new law that protects employers from “surprise” increases in their workers’- compensation (workers’ comp) insurance costs took effect on Tuesday. Big
Syracuse airport to host information sessions on upcoming taxi-service program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Hancock International Airport has scheduled two information sessions for a new taxi-service program that it plans to implement. People seeking
Admitting to falsifying records, Rome School Board member resigns, repays Gaming Commission
“Public servants who abuse their power for monetary gain undermine the public’s confidence in government,” Schneiderman said. “No one is above the law and my
New York manufacturing index slips in April, still shows sector growth
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell seven points in April to 15.8, which “pointed to a somewhat slower pace of growth.” The
Ceresoli named executive director of Greater Utica Heart Association
UTICA, N.Y. — Rome native and not-for-profit veteran Tony Ceresoli has been named the new executive director of the Greater Utica division of the American
People news: Community Bank promotes Houghton to Cazenovia branch manager
CAZENOVIA, N.Y. — Community Bank N.A. announced it has promoted Barbara Houghton to VP and branch manager of its Cazenovia office. In her new role,
Whitesboro man charged in robbery of GPO Federal Credit Union
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica Police arrested a Whitesboro man, charging him with robbing the GPO Federal Credit Union. Joshua M. Smith, 38, was arrested April
Thousand Islands Bridge night traffic will be one-way for maintenance starting May 6
ALEXANDRIA BAY, N.Y. — Traffic on the Thousand Islands Bridge will be reduced to one-way during overnight hours starting May 6. The Thousand Islands Bridge
Tree-killing emerald ash borer confirmed in Tompkins County, Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — For the first time, the emerald ash borer beetle has been confirmed to be in Tompkins County, including in Ithaca. The state
MVHS gets certificate-of-need application approved, but downtown-hospital project obstacles remain
UTICA, N.Y. — New York State has approved Mohawk Valley Health System’s (MVHS) certificate-of-need (CON) application for the construction of the new health-care campus. At
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