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HISTORY FROM OHA: Syracuse Savings Bank: Syracuse’s first savings bank
The year was 1849. Thousands of 49ers caught gold fever and hoped to strike it rich in California, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman doctor in the U.S., and Harriet Tubman escaped slavery in Maryland. And, Syracuse Savings Bank was founded. Syracuse was incorporated as a city the year before in 1848 and had elected Harvey Baldwin […]
VIEWPOINT: How do I squeeze a 25th hour out of the day?
I get a version of this headline question frequently, usually from people with full schedules — some overwhelmed and flustered, and others simply intent on squeezing out every bit of productivity each day. Related queries usually go something like this: • How can I get by with less sleep? • How can I get more of my work done
Ask Rusty: About Working While Collecting Early SS Benefits
Dear Rusty: How much would be withheld from my Social Security benefits? I am 62 and can claim about $1,900 a month now. I’m still working, making about $75,000 per year. How much of my benefits would I get? What would be withheld from me and when would I get it back? And would there
VIEWPOINT: Digital vs. Traditional Marketing: Who Wins?
“When used together, traditional and digital marketing can reach more audiences, build and keep trust, and motivate buying from consumers who otherwise might tune out marketing messages.” — Harvard Business Review With apps like TikTok and Snapchat drawing in hundreds of millions of users every day, companies now more than ever are directing their attention toward
VIEWPOINT: Can your daily chores provide all the exercise you need?
When we were young and in good health it seldom, if ever, occurred to us that one day we would be too old to dance the night away. We were full of vim and vinegar. No one had to tell us that we needed to get more exercise; we were always in motion from the
VIEWPOINT: Good cyber hygiene is essential to your personal and business information
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, sanitation and hygiene took center stage. We saw long and detailed news articles on proper handwashing techniques, accompanied by soap shortages across the country. With this still in our collective conscience, it may feel strange to think about cyber hygiene, but it’s a vitally important concept for both businesses and individuals.
VIEWPOINT: Adapting Our Roles to Thrive in an Unstable Economy
While many of the current business challenges share a common theme — inflation, labor shortages, supply chain challenges, health-care costs — each industry is impacted in a unique way. But I have witnessed a silver-lining — many businesses have had the opportunity to innovate and provide support to our community in new ways. We should all be
CEO FOCUS: Green CHIPS Legislation to Help Drive Opportunity and Growth
Green CHIPS is a significant piece of legislation with the potential to have long-term impact by attracting billions in new private investment and leveraging billions more in federal incentives. It holds the potential to create thousands of new high-paying jobs and will cement New York as the nation’s leader in semiconductor manufacturing. The bill [recently]
Ask Rusty: Must I Pay Income Tax on my SS Benefits?
Dear Rusty: I do not recall the rules on my income-tax obligation for Social Security (SS) benefits. Can you please explain these rules to me? Signed: Senior Taxpayer Dear Senior Taxpayer: I’ll be happy to review the rules about income tax on Social Security benefits for you. If your combined income from all sources is
VIEWPOINT: N.Y. Approves First Regulations for Adult-Use Cannabis
On June 1, 2022, the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved the first set of regulations for New York State’s adult-use cannabis industry. The regulations establish minimum standards for the packaging, labeling, and marketing of recreational cannabis products. The regulations mark a significant step forward in establishing a retail market for adult-use cannabis and will apply
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