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Gillibrand proposes bill to create paid family and medical leave
UTICA — A proposed federal law would establish a national paid, family and medical-leave insurance program. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) announced the proposal for
First Niagara announces changes to executive-leadership team
BUFFALO — First Niagara Financial Group (NASDAQ: FNFG) today announced changes to the banking company’s executive leadership team, including the elimination of one position, a
Upstate consumer sentiment inches up in December
New York consumers closed out 2013 with a focus on the holidays but didn’t display much positive movement in their overall willingness to spend money.
Cuomo plan to provide more than $2 billion in tax relief
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Jan. 6 announced details of a more than $2 billion tax-relief proposal he says is designed to increase economic
Attorney discusses HR challenges with health law’s employer mandate
SYRACUSE — The employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the national health-care reform law) takes effect in just over 11 months,
Amendment to state labor law affects severance packages
SYRACUSE — An amendment to New York’s Labor Law that took effect on Jan. 1 could affect how terminated employees negotiate severance packages. Under the
Schneiderman announces $2.5 million settlement with HCR Home Care
ROCHESTER — New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Thursday announced a $2.5 million settlement with Rochester–based Home Care of Rochester (HCR), resolving an investigation
St. Lawrence University will use $160K Alden grant for technology improvements
CANTON — St. Lawrence University will use a grant award of $160,000 to equip seven study rooms in its Owen D. Young (ODY) Library with
Otis Technology founder Garrett steps down from top job, Puzzuoli named new CEO
LYONS FALLS — Otis Technology, a Lewis County–based manufacturer of gun-cleaning kits, on Wednesday announced the appointment of Leonard Puzzuoli as CEO, effective Jan. 1.
First Niagara to cut 170 administrative jobs in new branch model
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG) today announced it is eliminating up to 170 administrative positions at branch offices in its four-state footprint, in