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In Oneida visit, Schumer calls for federal support to help Upstate hospitals handle RSV cases

ONEIDA, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) says he wants to increase federal support for upstate New York hospitals strained by the “dramatic” increase in RSV cases. Read More
Binghamton Placemaking Office plans holiday festivities for Small Business Saturday

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Placemaking Office is hosting its first pop-up event in downtown Binghamton Saturday, Nov. 26 from 4-8 p.m. Read More
Turning Stone unveils holiday decor

VERONA, N.Y. — Turning Stone Resort Casino kicked off the holiday season with its annual gingerbread-house display and more than 2 million LED lights. Read More
People news: LeChase announces new project manager for CNY

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — LeChase Construction Services, LLC announced it has hired Bryce Gaines as a project manager in Central New York. Read More
Marcy Tech Barn project honored with best practice award

MARCY, N.Y. — The New York Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) recognized Mohawk Valley EDGE and Environmental Design and Research (EDR) with a best practice award for the Marcy Tech Barn project. Read More
Breeze Airways begins nonstop service from Syracuse to Tampa

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Breeze Airways has started its year-round, nonstop service from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Tampa, Florida (TPA). Read More
Dreamy’s Candy shop opens in Clinton

CLINTON, N.Y. — Dreamy’s Candy shop in the village of Clinton on Tuesday formally opened with a ribbon-cutting event. Read More
People news: Carey, DeNardo join Schuyler Health Foundation board

MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. — The Schuyler Health Foundation, which raises funds to support Schuyler Hospital and its Seneca View skilled-nursing facility, recently named Trevor Carey and Laurie DeNardo to its board of directors. Read More
Helio Health CEO Klemanski to depart for Chicago job

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Jeremy Klemanski — president and CEO of Helio Health and the Helio Health Foundation — will be leaving the organization, effective Dec. 31. Read More

Opinion

CEO FOCUS: I-81 Community Grid Offers the Region a Brighter Future More than just a major piece of infrastructure, I-81’s community grid reflects where Central New York is headed. [That is] a future where economic and community development decisions benefit groups that have historically been overlooked or left behind. Read More
OPINION: Why Do Politicians Run for Office? If you followed this year’s [mid-term] elections, at some point the question probably occurred to you: Why do people do this? Read More
CEO FOCUS: Celebrating a Record Number of Economic Champions and their Collective Impact Thank you. Thank you for every job you’ve added, every investment made, and every commitment you have made to growing this region’s economy. Read More

Business Mentors

VIEWPOINT: Celebrating a Well-Rounded, Skilled Workforce Apprenticeship Week is a time when business, education, and government leaders can highlight the impact that workforce training and alternative pathways have on our state and our economy. Read More
Ask Rusty: How Do I Handle an Overpayment Notice from SSA? Dear Rusty: Things have gone well for me until now. I got a job and have enjoyed going back to work after being retired. But I just got some bad news — a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA), saying I owe it $17,000 because when I went back to work, I earned more than allowed in 2021. Read More
VIEWPOINT: 5 marketing trends for 2023: why back-to-basics is best Each year brings with it new technologies, new shifts in consumer behavior, and new selling opportunities that get marketers excited. In each regard, 2023 will be no different. Read More

People on the Move

Schuyler Health Foundation names two new board members MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. — The Schuyler Health Foundation, whose mission is to raises funds to support Schuyler Hospital and its Seneca View skilled-nursing facility, recently announced it has appointed Trevor Carey and Laurie DeNardo to its board of directors. Read More
Grossman St. Amour CPAs PLLC NATHAN E. SHAW and NICHOLAS A. IPPOLITO have joined Grossman St. Amour CPAs PLLC of Syracuse as staff accountants, after completing the firm’s experiential internship program. Read More
ROBERT LIEDKA Community Bank, N.A. has promoted ROBERT LIEDKA to regional retail banking manager for the bank’s Cicero branch. Read More