Ask Rusty: I’m a Veteran. How Do I Get My Extra Social Security?
Dear Rusty: As a military veteran, I was told that the final amount of my Social Security should be a little higher as a reward for my military service. Read More
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VIEWPOINT: Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Strengthen Workers’ Rights
On Sept. 14, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed three pieces of legislation into law, all of which are reflective of her ongoing efforts to strengthen workers’ rights in New York state. Read More
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VIEWPOINT: The Importance of Showing Thought Leadership
Many professionals understand the significance of building awareness of their expertise and thought leadership, but often grapple with how to do so. Read More
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VIEWPOINT: Cybersecure Your IoT
Internet of Things (IoT) technologies employ embedded devices to sense, and sometimes control, the physical world around us. Read More
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VIEWPOINT: “Smishing” fraud is on the rise
Financial institutions across the country have noticed a troubling trend — a dramatic increase in text-message fraud attempts. Read More
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VIEWPOINT: Study shows the VA is understating vet suicides
A recent study by America’s Warrior Partnership found that veterans were committing suicide at an alarming rate of 44 per day, more than twice the Veterans Administration’s (VA) estimate of 17 suicides a day. Read More
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VIEWPOINT: A time of transformation for downtown Syracuse
Downtown Syracuse is in a transformational moment. Reflecting on the last few years, I have watched our city reimagine its landscape into a thriving community with amazing places for people to explore and beautiful real estate for people to call home. Read More
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VIEWPOINT: Demystifying Market Research: Data-Driven Insights for Mid-Market Firms
Leading a mid-market company has never been more challenging than it is today. Read More
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VIEWPOINT: NLRB Further Erodes Employer Rights and Promotes Unionization
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) continues to drastically change the law and tilt the playing field against employers and in favor of labor unions. Read More
Opinion
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OPINION: Shop Local and Support Your Community this Holiday Season Small businesses are the backbone of New York’s communities and one of the most important elements of our state’s economy. Read More
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OPINION: We can fix our broken politics Americans are fed up with politics. That’s the obvious conclusion of a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, which found many of us have “unrelentingly negative” views of politics and elected officials. Read More
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OPINION: Clean Slate Act is Another Step Back for Public Safety In NYS Nearly every public poll conducted in recent years has reflected a similar sentiment: crime is a significant problem in New York state. Read More
Business Mentors
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VIEWPOINT: Preparing for Tax Season & Your Future With tax season upon us, business owners are hyper-focused on making sure their filing is correct. While this is incredibly important, many business owners are missing out on an ideal opportunity to plan financially, for next year and beyond. Read More -
Ask Rusty: Can I Voluntarily Suspend My SS Payments? Dear Rusty: My wife retired in 2015 and is receiving Social Security (SS). I am past my full retirement age, and I still work. Read More
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VIEWPOINT: 7 tips for choosing your health benefits in 2024 As inflation in the U.S. remains high, you may be looking to adjust your lifestyle and spending habits. But when it comes to health care, it’s important to keep your budget and well-being in mind. Read More
People on the Move
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Indium Corp. updates technical-services team CLINTON, N.Y. — Indium Corporation recently made some key updates to its technical-services team. Read More
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AMY L. BRODERICK AMY L. BRODERICK, CPA has been promoted to manager at Grossman St. Amour CPAs PLLC. Read More -
MELINDA DERMODY Syracuse University Libraries recently promoted MELINDA DERMODY to associate dean for academic success, after she successfully filled the role in an interim capacity for more than a year. Read More