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MVCC to expand in-person instruction for the fall semester
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College says it plans to “double” its current in-person instruction for the fall semester. The school cites “loosening public-health
Town clerk in the Finger Lakes pleads guilty to theft of public funds
POTTER, N.Y. — A former town clerk in the Finger Lakes region admitted in court this week she used her position to take nearly $47,000
MVP Health Care offers level-funded insurance plans
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — MVP Health Care this summer plans to offer New York employers with more than 100 subscribers a product it’s calling a “level-funded”
Most CNY jobless rates still higher in January than a year prior
Even as the jobs picture has improved since the worst of the pandemic’s financial effects, unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira regions remained higher in January compared to January 2020, one of the final two months before the public-health crisis exploded. Bucking the trend was the Watertown–Fort Drum area, which posted a lower
Paragon Supply’s next generation takes the mantle of leadership
SYRACUSE — Paragon Supply, Inc. — a local distributor of masonry, hardscape, and tile supplies for the commercial and residential markets — announced it has named Bill Kellish, president, and appointed his brother, Tim Kellish, as VP. Bill Kellish, who has served as Paragon’s general manager/VP since 2007 and worked at the company since graduating
New state law allows employees time off for COVID-19 vaccinations
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on March 12 signed legislation granting public and private employees time off to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. “Our essential employees have been on the front lines of this pandemic since day one, and as we begin to work toward a new normal in a post-pandemic world, it is critical that
Nearly one-third of N.Y. construction firms planning to add employees in 2021
Findings are from a Bonadio Group survey Nearly one-third of New York construction companies and contractors are “planning on increasing their workforce” in 2021, according to a new survey. At the same time, 43 percent of responding firms said they had to reduce their workforce in 2020 due to COVID-19
State issues guidance for insurers on health-insurance claims payments
ALBANY — New York State on March 15 issued guidance alerting insurers of new protections for patients and health-care providers that “limit” health-insurance claims denials and “inappropriate” payment reductions or delays related to “medically necessary” services. The state says the actions are needed to speed up access to health-care services as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Oswego Health recognized for support of perioperative nursing certification
OSWEGO — Oswego Health recently announced that for three years in a row, it has earned the CNOR Strong designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI). The designation is given to health-care facilities having at least 50 percent of their operating room (OR) nursing staff CNOR certified and provides programs that reward and recognize
VIEWPOINT: 5 Tips to Transform a Micromanager Into a Servant Leader
The word micromanager often carries a negative connotation because, from an employee’s perspective, that type of leader is over-involved in his work, creates tension, and doesn’t trust employees enough to do their job. Servant leadership, on the other hand, brokers mutual trust because such leaders believe in employees’ skills and knowledge. With a more collaborative and positive
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