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Angela Wright

Griffiss Institute names VP of intergovernmental affairs

ROME — The Griffiss Institute recently appointed Angela Wright as its new VP of intergovernmental affairs. The organization said this strategic addition to its team is part of its continued efforts to expand the VICEROY Scholars program. “Angela’s proven track record in government relations and advocacy will be invaluable as we strengthen our strategic partnerships […]

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Eric Sykes

Utica University names VP for enrollment management

UTICA — Utica University recently appointed W. Eric Sykes as its new VP for enrollment management, following a comprehensive national search. “To land a remarkable thought-leader and practitioner in the enrollment management field such as Eric is a testament to his abilities as well as the opportunities Utica University presents,” Utica University President Todd Pfannestiel

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Russell "Rusty" Gloor

Ask Rusty: For Advice on When to Claim Social Security

Dear Rusty: I could use some advice on whether or not I should start collecting my Social Security benefits now. I am 67 years and three months old, and plan to continue working for at least for the next year or two. Signed: Seeking Answers Dear Seeking Answers: Deciding when to claim Social Security is,

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VIEWPOINT: N.Y. Enacts Statewide “Freelance Isn’t Free” Legislation

On Nov. 22, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act,” which was amended on March 1, 2024. The Act is codified in Article 44-A of the New York General Business Law. Article 44-A of the General Business Law creates several protections for freelance workers retained as independent contractors. The Freelance

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OPINION: Manufacturing contracts, recession fears abound ahead of election

Is time running out for Kamala Harris? The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing index [as reported on Sept. 3] once again showed signs of contracting, coming in at 47.2 in August — anything less than 50 indicates less than half of firms reported expansion — which marks the 21 out of the past 22

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OPINION: Changing world calls for a revised foreign policy

The world is changing in significant ways, and those changes call for new approaches to American foreign policy. That’s the theme of a compelling essay in the journal Foreign Affairs by the writer and policy analyst Ben Rhodes. It’s a timely argument, one that should get attention as we approach the November election. President Joe

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Tompkins County Chamber announces leadership change

ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) President/CEO Jennifer Tavares is leaving the organization after more than a decade to take on a new role, she announced in an email. “This role has provided so many opportunities to do inspiring and exciting work alongside our members and the

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Michelle Babak

Michelle Babak, staff engineer at Elmira–based Fagan Engineers and Land Surveyors, P.C., recently received her professional engineering (PE) license in New York state. She graduated

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