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Oswego Health announces new directors to enhance mental-health services
OSWEGO — Oswego Health recently announced it has promoted Elizabeth Rice to director of inpatient services at the Lobdell Center for Mental Health & Wellness

Carpenters union settles into expanded Salina training center
SALINA — The North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC) says its training facility in the town of Salina has tripled in size to

DFS adopts insurance guidance to combat discrimination in artificial intelligence
ALBANY — It was a step meant to protect consumers from unfair or unlawful discrimination by insurers using artificial intelligence (AI). The New York State

State pension fund posts nearly 1.4 percent return in fiscal quarter
ALBANY — The New York State Common Retirement Fund generated a return of 1.38 percent for the state fiscal first quarter ending June 30, 2024.

Ask Rusty: For Advice on When to Claim Social Security
Dear Rusty: I could use some advice on whether or not I should start collecting my Social Security benefits now. I am 67 years and

Next AAA Western and CNY leader starts in September
AMHERST — The next president and CEO of AAA Western and Central New York will begin his new duties on Sept. 9. The board of
New York SBDC honoring regional small businesses, presentations continue
ALBANY — Businesses in Lowville and Utica have been recognized as winners of awards from the New York Small Business Development Center (NY SBDC). Businesses
Jefferson County hotel-occupancy rate flat in June, other hotel indicators rise
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County hotels registered a slight dip in overnight guests in June, as two other important indicators of hotel-business activity rose. The hotel-occupancy

SU’s interim vice chancellor and provost begins work
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University’s (SU) interim vice chancellor and provost started in her new position on July 1, as did her predecessor who moved to