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Survey: Nearly half of workers predict rising layoffs in 2026
American workers are pessimistic about the employment outlook for 2026, with 49 percent expecting layoffs to be more common this year, according to a recent survey by résumé template service Zety. The survey results, published in Zety’s 2026 Job Predictions Report, highlighted the concerns of U.S. workers heading into the new year. In addition to […]
Tully Central School District names new superintendent
TULLY, N.Y. — The Tully Central School District Board of Education has announced the appointment of Andy Buchsbaum as the district’s new superintendent of schools.
Cornell University’s largest-ever donation places alum’s name on College of Engineering
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University will use donations from 1962 graduate David Duffield — a co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday — to establish the
Valley Health Services awarded $15,000 grant to buy new equipment
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network’s Valley Health Services will use a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties to support
CenterState CEO report finds nearly 60 percent of area businesses expect to increase jobs this year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A new report from CenterState CEO finds 59 percent of 233 businesspeople surveyed expect to boost jobs and hiring in 2026, down
MVCC to host Jan. 31 open house for its Educational Opportunity Program
UTICA, N.Y. — The Office of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) will host an open house on Jan. 31.
Binghamton University’s largest-ever donation to establish independent AI research center
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University will use the largest donation in school history to establish the Center for AI Responsibility and Research. The $30 million
Monterey Fire Department president arrested for allegedly stealing $3K from department
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Kelly S. Groves, the president and interim treasurer of the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department, has been recently arrested for allegedly stealing
Syracuse University secures $1 million in federal funding for semiconductor thermal-noise testbed
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University says it has secured just over $1 million in federal funding to establish a semiconductor thermal-noise testbed. It will advance
Former OCC, Cayuga CC official joins Capital Region communications firm
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — A woman who previously held leadership positions at Onondaga Community College (OCC) and Cayuga Community College (Cayuga CC) has accepted a job with a communications firm in Glens Falls. Kristine Duffy, Ed.D. now works as a senior strategic advisor with Behan Communications, Inc. She most recently served for 12 years as
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