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Connecticut insurance company plans growth in New York
A Connecticut insurance agency is growing its presence across the Northeast, including in New York state. Hartford–based Smith Brothers Insurance, LLC, which has Empire State
New SUNY union pact with state runs through mid-2026
ALBANY, N.Y. — Members of United University Professions (UUP) have ratified a new four-year labor contract with New York State that runs until July 1,
N.Y.’s small-group health premiums to rise 7.4% on average in 2024
Health insurers serving New York state’s small-group market will raise their premiums by 7.4 percent, on average, in 2024 after an initial request of an
Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy acquires the Burns Agency
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — The Burns and Gilroy families say Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy, Inc. (GKG) of New Hartford has acquired the Burns Agency of
Two New York projects chosen as finalists for federal funding in defense-manufacturing program
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has selected two upstate New York–based projects as finalists for up to a $5 million investment each through its
Tioga County Land Bank begins demolition of blighted properties
OWEGO, N.Y. — The Tioga County Property Development Corporation (Tioga County Land Bank) is demolishing four residential structures it owns in Owego to eliminate blight.
Binghamton event focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Conference is set for next Wednesday Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Tioga County receives nearly $2 million from state shared-services initiative
OWEGO, N.Y. — The New York Department of State announced Tioga County will receive $1.18 million in state matching funds as a result of taxpayer
Oneida, Herkimer counties consider 911 consolidation
Facing critical staffing shortages, Oneida and Herkimer counties are exploring the possibility of combining their emergency 911 services into one dispatch system. A combined dispatch
People news: MVHS names three new board members
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) recently announced three new board members — Waleed Albert, John R. Brumsted, and Savneet Singh. Albert is
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