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Grossman St. Amour CPAs names new partner
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Grossman St. Amour CPAs, PLLC recently announced it has promoted Jaimie P. Galante, CPA to partner at the downtown Syracuse–based accounting firm. Galante’s career at Grossman St. Amour began in 2011 when she joined as an audit intern. She holds an MBA degree and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, both from Le […]

Wenban joins Coughlin & Gerhart as special counsel
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP, a Binghamton–based firm, announced that it recently added Carrie A. Wenban as special counsel to its legal team. She was previously a partner at Levene, Gouldin & Thompson, LLP, another law firm based in Binghamton. Wenban brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in the legal areas of
VIEWPOINT: Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Strengthen Workers’ Rights
On Sept. 14, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed three pieces of legislation into law, all of which are reflective of her ongoing efforts to strengthen workers’ rights in New York state. Written notice of unemployment benefits Bill (S. 4878-A/A. 398-A) amends Section 590 of the state’s Labor Law. Under this new legislation, employers must provide written

Flavin named CFO of SOS and Specialists’ One-Day Surgery Center
DeWITT, N.Y. — Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) recently appointed Michele Flavin, CPA as the chief financial officer (CFO) of SOS and the Specialists’ One-Day Surgery

ECR International announces plans to relocate manufacturing and sell Utica plant
UTICA, N.Y. — ECR International, Inc. recently announced that it will cease manufacturing at its Utica plant early next year, relocating those operations to its

MMRI research project receives $3.9 million grant
UTICA, N.Y. —The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health awarded a $3.9 million grant to a Masonic Medical

MVHS plans Oct. 15 grand-opening festivities for Wynn Hospital
UTICA, N.Y. — After nearly four years of construction, Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) will celebrate the grand opening of the Wynn Hospital with a

Cayuga Health, Arnot Health of Elmira to affiliate
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Health System, based in Ithaca, and Arnot Health, Inc., of Elmira, on Monday announced plans to affiliate. The health-care systems on

Cayuga Women’s Health sees first patients at Cayuga Park
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Cayuga Women’s Health practice welcomed its first patients at Cayuga Park on Monday, Oct. 9. It follows just over two years

Herkimer College hosts professional-development event for students
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer College Career Services held a “Handshakes and Headshots” workshop for students Oct. 4 as part of its semester-long professional-development series. Students
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