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SU, Micron honor first group of veterans to earn semiconductor certificates
SYRACUSE — A program at Syracuse University (SU) helped a group of 90 transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses who earned certificates of completion

Gillibrand discusses bill to address shortage of affordable child care
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) says the Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act would address the shortage of affordable child care and qualified child-care professionals.

Broome County approves salary increases at Willow Point
It affects selected roles VESTAL — Following the approval of the Broome County Legislature, Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Vestal has significantly hiked

New U.S. Secretary of Labor sworn in, begins work
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lori Chavez-DeRemer on March 11 was sworn in as the 30th U.S. Secretary of Labor after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate

Tenney introduces bill to reward, recruit volunteer firefighters
U.S. Representative Claudia Tenney (R–Cleveland) is proposing legislation to significantly raise the threshold of nontaxable length of service award payments (LOSAP) at the federal level.

Hochul recognizes Equal Pay Day, highlights efforts to close gender-wage gap
ALBANY — Equal Pay Day symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year, highlighting that

Syracuse Athletics embarks on a $50M fundraising campaign
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University (SU) Athletics says it wants to raise $50 million over the next three years, funding that is aimed at “leveling up

NYAG sues National General, Allstate on cyber policies
Suit contends they failed to protect New Yorkers’ personal information New York Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James on March 10 filed a lawsuit against several

Construction begins on White Pine municipal pump station in Clay
CLAY, N.Y. — Construction is starting on the White Pine municipal pump station project along Route 31 in the town of Clay. “In support of

Centro begins bus service in Cortland County
CORTLAND, N.Y. — Centro on Monday, March 31 started offering bus service in Cortland County, expanding its network for the first time in 20 years.