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Energy-efficiency project targets cost savings at Upstate Medical
SYRACUSE — Work continues on a $21 million project focused on energy-efficiency upgrades at the State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University in
Gillibrand outlines priorities in proposed farm bill
As area farmers watch over their crops, milk their cows, and produce fruits and vegetables for markets, the $500 billion farm bill soon will again
CenterState CEO board elects Stanley as new chairperson
SYRACUSE — CenterState CEO, the region’s major business and economic-development organization, announced that its board of directors has elected a new chairperson. The board unanimously
Criminal-justice reps discuss job roles for Bryant & Stratton students
SYRACUSE — Representatives from Syracuse–area criminal-justice organizations described how they handle their jobs during a forum held last month at Bryant & Stratton College’s downtown
Cuomo: workers’-comp, unemployment-insurance changes will save firms $1.2B
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on April 8 outlined $1.2 billion in savings for New York companies following changes to workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance that are
Survey: Tax penalty won’t motivate consumers to buy health insurance
Most people don’t believe having to pay a penalty for remaining uninsured will motivate them to buy insurance starting in October. That’s according to the
Report: self-insurance to avoid health-law mandates may not be ‘viable option’ for small firms
It’s not widely known if many small employers will switch to self-insurance to avoid some requirements in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of
Upstate consumer sentiment rises in April
Upstate New York’s consumer sentiment rose 2.2 points to 68 in April, according to the latest monthly survey from the Siena (College) Research Institute (SRI)
Schneiderman settles with Quest Diagnostics to end ‘illegal hiring practices’
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced his office has secured a settlement with Quest Diagnostics, Inc. (NYSE: DGX) over what he called “illegal
Community Broadcasters acquires seven radio stations in the Southern Tier
WATERTOWN — Watertown–based Community Broadcasters, LLC announced this week the acquisition of seven radio stations in the Elmira–Corning and Olean markets. Community Broadcasters is acquiring