People news: Rome Health Surgical Specialists adds Molica
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Health Surgical Specialists announced it has recently added Dr. Samuel Molica, a general surgeon, to its team. Read More
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SUNY to eliminate college-application fees for low-income students
UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY plans to eliminate application fees for high-school seniors from low-income households applying to SUNY campuses. Read More
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Onondaga County COVID-19 cases hit 16-week low
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County on Tuesday afternoon announced 41 new coronavirus cases in the last day, its lowest daily total since last Nov. 3. Read More
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WellNow to open new urgent-care clinic on Syracuse’s east side
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — WellNow Urgent Care, which operates locations across upstate New York, says it will open its newest clinic in Syracuse on Wednesday. Read More
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Syracuse basketball adds game vs. Clemson on March 3
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The ACC announced Tuesday that the Syracuse men’s basketball team will add a makeup game to its schedule on Wednesday March 3, when it hosts Clemson at the Carrier Dome. Read More
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Microdrones secures agreement with Vietnam distributor
Microdrones, a Germany–based firm with an office at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, says it has a distributor agreement for its drone-surveying equipment with a Vietnam–based firm. Read More
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Spectrum to add 70 call-center jobs in DeWitt
DeWITT, N.Y. — Spectrum plans to add 70 new jobs in the coming months at its Spectrum Community Solutions call center at 6005 Fair Lakes Road in DeWitt. Read More
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After delays, MVHS vaccine POD now set for Thursday, Feb. 25
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced Monday afternoon that it has received its shipment of vaccines that were delayed by bad winter weather. Read More
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Binghamton University seeks applications for the Ross university and community projects fund
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University announced that it is accepting applications for the 2021 grant cycle of the Stephen David Ross University and Community Projects Fund. Read More
Opinion
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OPINION: Americans have a right to speak out against public-school policies The Biden administration has gone into full attack mode against the First Amendment right to petition the government as his attorney general has declared that parents opposing critical race theory (CR Read More -
OPINION: Why I’m Optimistic about the Future One of the great privileges of reaching and working on a university campus is the chance to be in regular touch with young people. Even better, I sometimes get asked to give talks elsewhere and to mee Read More
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OPINION: Without Action, New York’s Economic Shortcomings Could Become Permanent A new report from the Empire Center citng Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data paints an alarming picture of New York’s COVID-19 recovery. Read More
Business Mentors
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CEO FOCUS: Proposed Investments Will Create a More Vibrant Community Right now, there are projects and investments being proposed at a level we have not seen in generations. Read More
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ASK RUSTY: If I Die, What Happens to the Social Security Taxes I Paid? Dear Rusty: I have heard that when my wife and I pass, the government keeps all we have paid into Social Security. Is this correct? Signed: Curious Senior Read More -
VIEWPOINT: New York Minimum-Wage Increases for 2022 Under the New York State Minimum Wage Act, minimum-wage rates in New York increase each year on Dec. 31 until reaching $15 per hour. Read More
People on the Move
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People news: NBT Bank names LaRusch director of workforce management JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — NBT Bank announced it has appointed Richard LaRusch director of workforce management. Read More -
Tioga County Chamber announces new president and CEO OWEGO, N.Y. — The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce board of directors has named Sabrina Henriques as the chamber’s new president and CEO. Read More -
NYPA CEO, Quiniones, leaving for top job at Illinois utility with CNY connection WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Gil Quiniones, president and CEO of the New York Power Authority (NYPA), has resigned from the position after 10 years to accept a job as CEO at Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd). Read More