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New York’s inflation-refund checks are on the way
State warns of scammers ALBANY — Inflation-refund checks of up to $400 are coming to 8.2 million households across New York. The process started Sept.

State audit finds improved accuracy in Thruway toll collections
ALBANY, N.Y. — When it comes to Thruway tolls, the New York State Thruway Authority is generally accurate with its billing process, although a recent
New York DFS readies for leadership transition
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) will soon have new leadership. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sept. 29 announced that

$200M available in next round of DRI, New York Forward
Nov. 7 application deadline ALBANY — Communities interested in applying for funding through New York State’s signature downtown-revitalization and economic-development programs have until early November
Excellus offers customer support at new community resource center in Clay
CLAY, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s new community resource center is now operating in the Glenn Crossing Plaza at 7421 Oswego Road (Route 57) in

Syracuse University, MLS collaborate on educational initiative
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) is collaborating with Major League Soccer (MLS) on a new initiative that could benefit current and former players and

Oneida County budget proposal includes first property-tax increase in 13 years
UTICA, N.Y. — The proposed Oneida County budget includes a 2.9 percent increase in the property-tax levy, the first such increase in a county budget

SUNY Oneonta manufacturing-workforce program recognizes nine who earned microcredentials
ONEONTA, N.Y. — SUNY Oneonta’s Extended and Community Learning (ExCL) Center on Oct. 2 held a ceremony to recognize students who earned a microcredential from

Utica University offers full-tuition scholarships for career-changers pursuing K-12 teaching jobs
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University’s educator-preparation program says it is addressing the growing teacher shortage “through major financial incentives to enroll.” Ten full-tuition scholarships are

MACNY, PEB organize student tours to mark October as Manufacturing Month
MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, and its affiliate, Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB), are partnering with 15 local manufacturers to host facility tours for