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DFS to review covered benefits under new law
A new state law focuses on covered benefits related to childbirth offered by all health-insurance providers in New York State. The measure directs the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) — in consultation with the New York State Department of Health (DOH) — to prepare a report with recommendations on their review of those covered benefits. […]
State Fair to ban outdoor smoking, create designated areas for smokers
GEDDES, N.Y. — The New York State Fair plans to ban smoking on nearly the entire Fairgrounds for the 2022 Fair, creating small, designated outdoor
People news: Barclay Damon adds Whittaker as associate attorney
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barclay Damon LLP announced that Michael Whittaker has joined its Syracuse office as an associate attorney in its real estate and financial
Onondaga County, partners awarded $19M in state matching funds for shared-services projects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County and some of its municipal partners will share more than $19 million in state matching funds through the County-Wide Shared
Groups applaud new state law permitting remote electronic notarizations
A new state law allows the permanent use of remote electronic notarizations in New York. The New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA) says the bill
People news: Westfall Law adds Conroy as associate attorney
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Devon M. Conroy has recently joined Westfall Law PLLC as an associate attorney, the Syracuse–based firm announced on Dec. 15. Conroy has
PSC approves transfer of Scriba, Wayne County power plants to new owner
SCRIBA, N.Y. — The Nine Mile Point and James A. FitzPatrick nuclear-power plants in Scriba will soon have a new owner. The New York State
MCV Law moves Syracuse office to new location on Fayette Street
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — MCV Law has relocated its Syracuse office to 511 East Fayette St., after having operated at 313 E. Willow St. for 20 years. The year-long renovation of the building has resulted in a space designed with MCV Law’s “clients’ needs in mind,” the law firm said in a news release. CBD Construction
McMahon warns to brace for higher COVID case numbers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon said residents need to “brace” themselves for higher case numbers of COVID-19 now that the omicron variant
Work begins on Monarch Commons housing project in town of Cicero
CICERO, N.Y. — Construction has started on a $15 million housing development with 50 apartments in the town of Cicero. Monarch Commons will include 35 apartments for adults age 55 and older, and 15 apartments for veterans dealing with homelessness or “housing insecurity,” the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul, announced Dec. 3. The project’s developer
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