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CNY region jobless rates rise in September versus a year ago
Unemployment rates are rising slightly from low levels in all six Central New York sub-regions, according to a recent state report. The jobless rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira areas were all higher in September compared to September 2022. The non-seasonally adjusted figures are part of the latest New York […]

Viewpoint: Clinton native serves with a Navy tilt-rotor aircraft squadron
Lt. j.g. Ian Foxton, a native of Clinton, in Oneida County, serves the U.S. Navy as a member of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 located in San Diego, California. Foxton joined the Navy four years ago. Today, Foxton serves as a naval aviator at Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron 30. “I joined the Navy because

New SUNY Poly president outlines plans for college
MARCY, N.Y. — He may be nervous about his upcoming first Mohawk Valley winter, but Winston Oluwole Soboyejo is anything but anxious about his new role as SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s seventh president. Soboyejo began in the post on Oct. 2, succeeding Officer-in-Charge Andrew Russell. After serving as a professor at Princeton University for about 17
Ask Rusty: Why is my Age 70 Benefit not Higher than my January Amount?
Dear Rusty: I plan to retire in 2025 (the year I turn 70). Given that I’m still working, I’m delaying my Social Security until that year. I noticed on my Social Security statement that my payment in January 2025 will not be much different than my age 70 amount in October 2025. If that is

Excellus awards quality improvement incentive payments to area hospitals
UTICA, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has awarded $818,254 in quality improvement incentive payments to eight hospitals in the Utica–Rome and North Country regions as

Tompkins Financial promotes Guarino to newly created position
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Corp. has promoted Charles Guarino to the newly created position of chief banking operations officer, the banking company announced. Guarino’s

Utica signs new operator deal for Valley View clubhouse
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica has selected a new operator for the city-owned clubhouse and banquet facility at Valley View Golf Course, 620

Benn takes on new role at The Neighborhood Center
UTICA, N.Y. — The Neighborhood Center, Inc. has promoted Jennifer Benn to director of development and public relations, a newly created position at the agency.

Dannible & McKee to host annual Tax & Financial Planning Conference Thursday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based Dannible & McKee, LLP is preparing to host its annual Tax & Financial Planning Conference on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the

Delta to relaunch direct flights from Syracuse to Minneapolis–St. Paul in June 2024
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) plans to relaunch daily, year-round, nonstop flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Minneapolis–St. Paul International
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