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CNY regions post year-over-year job gains in September
The Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira regions all gained jobs between September 2021 and this past September. The Central New York subregions generated job growth ranging from 0.8 percent in the Ithaca region to 3.1 percent in the Binghamton area in the past 12 months. That’s according to the latest monthly employment […]
VIEWPOINT: NLRB steps up penalties for unfair labor practices
In a September 2021 memorandum, The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) signaled its intent to exercise the full extent of its power to enforce stricter and more costly penalties for unfair labor practices (ULPs). The change was made evident in June 2022, when the NLRB issued a consequential-damages award in a settlement agreement for the

Greater Utica Chamber names Business of the Year finalists
UTICA — The nominees are in for the 2022 Business of the Year awards from the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce. The chamber recently announced the finalists in each of five categories and will announce and celebrate the winners at its annual Business of the Year Awards luncheon on Dec. 8 at Hart’s Hill Inn

People news: Visions FCU hires new manager of talent acquisition and retention
ENDWELL, N.Y. — Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) announced it has hired Julie Steele as its new manager of talent acquisition and retention. Steele brings

CenterState CEO recognizes area Economic Champions, Le Moyne College
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO recognized 421 area companies and organizations during its annual Economic Champions event held Wednesday at the Oncenter Nicholas J. Pirro

Carthage Area Hospital maintains certification as a critical-access hospital
CARTHAGE, N.Y. — Carthage Area Hospital announced that it will maintain its designation as a critical-access hospital, which is a major financial relief to the

Kelberman Center rebrands as independent organization
UTICA, N.Y. — The Kelberman Center has rebranded and developed into its own independent organization. The autism-services provider got its start more than 15 years

Oneida County Legislature passes nearly $495 million budget for 2023
UTICA, N.Y. — The Oneida County Board of Legislators on Wednesday passed the $494.7 million budget and capital plan for 2023, presented by Oneida County

Oneida County joins pilot program for online correction officers exam
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County has eliminated the written exam for correction officers and replaced it with an online questionnaire application process as part of

Ithaca College grad, NYC sports anchor to call Saturday’s Cortaca Jug battle at Yankee Stadium
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland football teams are set to clash in their annual battle for the Cortaca Jug in a
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