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VIEWPOINT: What the NYS Eviction Moratorium Extension Means For Landlords

Since former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the initial New York eviction moratorium on March 20, 2021, landlords in New York state have received little to no assistance from the state government. Read More
VIEWPOINT: How Resiliency & Reconnection Drive Our Community Forward

There has been a lot written about how the past 18 months have been like nothing we’ve experienced efore, and while we hope that we never have to experience anything like the coronavirus pandemic aga Read More
VIEWPOINT: Every business leader now has a new role: Healer-in-Chief

A study released by the CDC in early July revealed some eye-opening statistics about frontline workers in my industry: • Since March 2020, respondents (health-care workers) reported experiencing trau Read More
CEO FOCUS: GENIUS NY 5.0 Teams Work Toward Pitch Finals

In mid-August, we announced the five new companies participating in the GENIUS NY program’s fifth round. These companies moved into CenterState CEO’s Tech Garden and put down roots in Central New York Read More
VIEWPOINT: Make these two magical words part of your everyday life

We are all aware of the importance of words. They can be healing or inspiring, humorous or hurtful. They can also be motivating and magical. Two of the most powerful words in the English language are Read More
VIEWPOINT: Employers need to activate HERO Act compliance plans now

State includes COVID-19 under the law On Sept. 6, Gov. Kathy Hochul directed the New York State Commissioner of Health to designate COVID-19 as a highly contagious communicable disease that presents Read More
VIEWPOINT: 7 Ways Leaders Can Finish the Year Off Strong

It’s been a challenging year for many businesses due to the pandemic. Whether you’ve thrived or struggled in difficult times, there’s no doubt challenges came your way. Many entrepreneurs neglect sel Read More
CEO FOCUS: Eligibility Expanded for Pandemic Small-Biz Recovery Grant Program

As one of her first acts as governor of New York, Kathy Hochul announced expanded eligibility for the $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. New changes to the program w Read More
VIEWPOINT: Ask Rusty: My Social Security Income Hurts When I File My Taxes

Dear Rusty: I am getting hammered with taxes on my Social Security (SS). I am retired and draw a meager work pension and SS benefits. When my wife and I filed our joint tax return, we owed the IRS a s Read More

Opinion

OPINION: In Albany, Public Safety Must be a Priority in 2022 The start of 2022 offers us many opportunities to change the way we do things. Read More
OPINION: Reining in Government Spending Will Be Tough With a $1 trillion infrastructure package on the books and the Biden administration’s $1.8 trillion “Build Back Better” measure preoccupying the Senate after passing the House, government spending is very much on Americans’ minds. Read More
OPINION: With the Start of a New Year, Looking Ahead with Optimism to 2022 While my colleagues and I gear up for a new legislative session, I am optimistic for a brighter and better 2022. Read More

Business Mentors

VIEWPOINT: New York Publishes Final Paid Sick-Leave Regulations On Dec. 22, 2021, New York State published its final paid sick-leave regulations. These regulations are identical to the proposed regulations, initially published on Dec. 9, 2020. Read More
VIEWPOINT: N.Y.’s Minimum Salary Level to Qualify for Executive Exemptions Will Rise Ever since the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced an increase in the minimum wage from $12.50 per hour to $13.20 an hour in areas outside of New York City, and Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties effective Dec. 31, 2021, we have been expecting a proportionate increase in the minimum weekly salary to qualify for the executive and administrative exemptions. Read More
Ask Rusty: How Do I Apply for Social Security Benefits? Dear Rusty: I would like some advice concerning Social Security. In January, I will be 62.5 years old. I was laid off two years ago and have not had a steady income since (though I still have bills to pay). Read More

People on the Move

SUNY Oswego extends appointment of chief enrollment officer OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego announced it has extended the appointment of Joel Wincowski as interim executive director of enrollment management through June 2023. Read More
People news: Birch Wealth Management hires operations specialist ROME, N.Y. — Noah Hartung, of Oriskany, has joined Birch Wealth Management as operations specialist. Read More
People news: Arc Herkimer names chief information officer HERKIMER, N.Y. — Arc Herkimer has appointed Peter Bizzari as its new chief information officer (CIO). Read More