VIEWPOINT: This year resolve to improve your cybersecurity
While keeping New Year’s resolutions can prove to be challenging, there is one resolution worth focusing on, and that is improving your organization’s cybersecurity. Read More
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Ask Rusty: Will My Work Earnings Affect My SS Benefits?
Dear Rusty: I am presently 67 years of age and am still working full time. I am receiving Medicare coverage, but I have not yet applied for monthly Social Security (SS) payments. Read More
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CEO FOCUS: Reviewing Gov. Hochul’s agenda for New York State
Through [her Jan. 10] State of the State address, Gov. [Kathy] Hochul offered an optimistic vision for New York, while delivering a clear and direct set of proposals to address some of the critical issues currently facing the state. Read More
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VIEWPOINT: Drivers of uncertainty persist into 2023
[Last year was] a volatile one for the economy and the financial markets. Read More
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VIEWPOINT: Are Business Non-Compete Clauses a Thing of the Past?
On July 9, 2021, President Joe Biden issued an executive order that, among other things, directed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) “to curtail the unfair use of non-compete clauses and other clauses or agreements that may unfairly limit worker mobility.” Read More
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Ask Rusty: Can I Get Survivor Benefits While Still Working?
Dear Rusty: I lost my wife several years ago and I qualified for Social Security spousal benefits. Unfortunately, because of my income, I have not been able to take advantage of this benefit. Read More
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HISTORY FROM OHA: If It’s Hardware We Have It: The Burhans & Black Story
The history of Burhans & Black, Inc. dates back to 1874 when Henry Nehemiah Burhans’ sash, blind, and door company joined with Jerrold William Black’s hardware business to become Burhans, Black & Co. Read More
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VIEWPOINT: The Impact of N.Y.’s New Pay-Transparency Law on Employers
On Dec. 21, 2022, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the long-anticipated New York State pay-transparency bill into law. Read More
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Ask Rusty: For Some Simple Guidance About Medicare
Dear Rusty: I’m nearing 68 years old, have never signed up for Medicare, but am thinking that I should look into it. I’m currently covered by my wife’s health insurance through her employer. Read More
Opinion
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OPINION: Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day Promotes a More Inclusive New York As legislators, Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day gives us a chance to pause and take stock of the ways we can better support New Yorkers with different levels of ability. Read More
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OPINION: The Dialogue of Democracy Needs Tending There are so many things I worry about these days. Are we going to default on our debts? Can we adapt to the accumulating impact of climate change? How are we going to handle the dangers posed by China and Russia? Read More
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OPINION: The Biden Administration’s War on Fossil Fuel Tim Stewart, president of the U.S. Oil and Gas Association, says it wasn’t long ago that America had “global dominance” of the world’s energy economy. Read More
Business Mentors
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VIEWPOINT: We’re Preparing for the Next Chapter in our Economic Story The Greater Binghamton area is at an inflection point. Despite the national and global challenges of recent years, we have seen several important economic metrics moving in the right direction. Read More -
The solution for employee burnout? Proper team structure The past 10-15 years of business have been dominated by an obsession with efficiency: How can we accomplish more work with fewer employees to save money and maximize profitability? Read More
People on the Move
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SUNY selects new leaders for SUNY Broome, Jefferson Community College The SUNY board of trustees has selected new presidents for SUNY Broome Community College and Jefferson Community College. Read More -
People news: Welliver adds assistant project manager MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. — Construction-services provider Welliver announced it has hired Evan Jordan as assistant project manager. Read More -
Downtown Ithaca Alliance names its next CEO ITHACA, N.Y. — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) has announced its next CEO, who will begin her new duties in early July. Read More