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Hancock Estabrook adds attorney to litigation and appellate practices
SYRACUSE — Hancock Estabrook, LLP recently announced the addition of attorney Lillian Abbott Pfohl to the firm’s litigation and appellate practices. Abbott Pfohl assists clients with complex civil-litigation cases, including contract disputes, employment-law matters and First Amendment issues, the Syracuse–based law firm said in its May 8 announcement. Prior to joining Hancock Estabrook, she served […]
Solvay Bank adds accounting professional to finance team
SOLVAY — Solvay Bank recently added Brandon Schultzkie to its finance team as a senior financial analyst. Schultzkie has extensive experience in financial analysis and accounting, the bank announced. He began his career at Brown & Brown Insurance as a financial internal auditor, later advancing to accounting leader. Schultzkie holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting
VIEWPOINT: Supreme Court Clarifies Standard in “Reverse Discrimination” Case under Title VII
The McDonnell Douglas standard, established in McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 (1973), is a burden-shifting framework used to evaluate claims of employment discrimination. This standard applies to claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL), and other related statutes. Under the
Oneida County unveils improvements to Murnane Field
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County unveiled its $3 million upgrade to Murnane Field at Donovan Stadium on Tuesday, June 10. Work includes a new synthetic
SUNY grad student employee union ratifies new three-year labor agreement with state
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Communications Workers of America/Graduate Student Employees Union, Local 1104 (GSEU) has ratified a three-year labor-contract agreement with New York State. The
New York State has announced two projects totaling $42 million to rehabilitate key stretches of Interstate 88 (I-88), including a portion in the Southern Tier.
Onondaga County Health Department seeks input on overall health of the community
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department says it’s preparing a Community Health Assessment and wants to learn more about what local residents think
Broome County plans for 85 miles of roadwork this summer
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County is planning for a record amount of roadwork completed this summer for the fifth summer in a row, County Executive
Former Syracuse Fire Station 7 to be converted into apartments, restaurant under proposal
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The former Syracuse Fire Station 7 would become a new restaurant and apartments under a proposal the City of Syracuse announced Wednesday.
Colgate launches lower campus project in major expansion
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Colgate University announced it will create a cohesive Lower Campus along Broad Street as part of the most significant campus expansion in its history, Colgate launched its comprehensive “Third-Century Plan” in 2019, flagging the completion of the Residential Commons system and the Lower Campus as initial priorities. First-year and second-year students currently
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