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CNY region unemployment rates rose in January
Each region gained jobs in past 12 months Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Binghamton, Watertown–Fort Drum, Ithaca, and Elmira regions all rose in January compared to the year-ago month. The figures are part of the latest New York State Department of Labor data released on March 14. However, the same six Central New […]
Taitem Engineering founder transitions to teaching, research role at Syracuse University
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Taitem Engineering of Ithaca recently announced that its founder, Ian M. Shapiro, has accepted a faculty position at Syracuse University, where he will teach in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He will also be conducting research at the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE). Shapiro will
Electronics recycler Sunnking switches to four-day workweek
WHITESBORO, N.Y. — Electronics recycler Sunnking is testing out a four-day workweek at its Whitesboro and Brockport recycling facilities. “It was sort of born out of the pandemic,” Sunnking President Adam Shine says. While many white-color jobs switched to home offices and have continued in some sort of hybrid format, that wasn’t an option for
Northwoods takes over management of Norman Shadduck Agency in Binghamton
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Northwoods Corporation entered into a management agreement March 1 with the Norman Shadduck Agency, located at 32 Broad Ave., in Binghamton. Under the agreement, Northwoods now manages the daily operations of the agency. David Shadduck remains the agency’s sole owner and president. Shadduck and the agency’s one employee remain with the
Bassett adds caregiver-support service to employee benefits
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network recently enhanced its employee-benefits package by offering Dari by Homethrive, a family-caregiving-technology platform for employees caring for aging family members or loved ones with special-care needs. “As we enhance our benefits to support each and every caregiver, we enhance the wellbeing of people throughout our region. We are excited
Ask Rusty: What’s the Best Way to Start Receiving My Survivor Benefit?
Dear Rusty: When one becomes a widow/widower, what is the most efficient way to start receiving the deceased’s monthly Social Security. Signed: Still Grieving Dear Still Grieving: There is really only one way to start receiving surviving spouse benefits — you must contact Social Security (SS) directly to apply. You can call (800) 772-1213 or
Laurel Road survey spotlights women’s views on their finances
More than 80 percent of women “feel apprehensive” about staying on track with their financial goals due to the current economic environment. That’s according to a new survey by Laurel Road, a digital-banking platform of Cleveland, Ohio–based KeyBank with “specialized offerings” for health care and business professionals. The sixth-annual survey from Laurel Road explores financial security and
VIEWPOINT: NYS Pay-Transparency Law Amendments Signed into Law
On March 3, 2023, a bill (https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2023/S1326) amending the New York State pay-transparency law was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul. It reflects changes that the governor requested in exchange for her approval of the law in December 2022. The effective date of the amendments are the same as the original version of the
AAA Western NY & CNY names VP of corporate & business development
AAA Western and Central New York announced it has hired a new VP of corporate and business development. Chris Johnston joined in January and will be responsible for developing strategy to develop, grow, and diversify products and service offerings for AAA Western and Central New York, the organization said in a release. He brings significant
Bond law firm names chief human resources officer
SYRACUSE — Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC recently announced it has named Pamela M. O’Rourke as the law firm’s chief human resources officer. O’Rourke oversees the human resources department, working with the Syracuse–based firm’s leadership on issues relating to its people. She is responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of a variety of
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