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State budget includes recovery tax-credit program
New York State lawmakers have adopted a budget that includes the “nation’s first” recovery tax credit program. It provides tax incentives for certified employers who hire people in recovery from substance-abuse disorders in either full- or part-time positions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on May 8. Beginning in the year 2020, up to $2 million will […]
Hotels owe Onondaga County more than $326K in room-occupancy taxes, audit says
SYRACUSE — Onondaga County is expecting to receive more than $326,000 in unpaid room occupancy tax revenue from some area hotels. An audit of the county’s hotel and motel room-occupancy tax (ROT) uncovered the total, the office of Onondaga County Comptroller Matthew Beadnell announced on June 18. The report, conducted in 2018, covered 51 hotels
Bonadio Group honored among “Best Accounting Firms for Women”
“This recognition is particularly meaningful because it reflects our commitment to leadership advancement for women in our firm. We’re proud of these results and committed to continuously improving in terms of diversity,” Kristen Clark, managing partner in Bonadio’s Syracuse office, said in a news release. “Earning a spot on this list underscores our firm’s commitment
Bousquet Holstein adds attorney, Lepiane, to Syracuse office
SYRACUSE — Bousquet Holstein PLLC announced that Rosemary F. Lepiane has joined the firm as an attorney in its divorce and family law practice group. Lepiane previously operated her own law firm for 10 years. She also previously served as assistant corporation counsel for the City of Syracuse, where she handled complex civil ligation in
Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough adds Shafer, staff
Shafer joined SFGM as of counsel, says Jeffrey Fetter, president of the firm, who spoke with CNYBJ on June 18. Shafer is a founding partner of the Riehlman, Shafer & Shafer law firm that had offices at 397 Route 281 in Tully and at 39 Church St. in Cortland. SFGM is now leasing those spaces
Work on Ithaca City Apartments project is finished
“This development is part of our continued efforts to invest in existing affordable housing and strengthen communities across the Southern Tier,” Cuomo said in the
Audit: Onondaga County is owed more than $326K in room-occupancy tax revenue from hotels
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Some area hotels owe Onondaga County room occupancy tax revenue totaling more than $326,000. That’s the finding of an audit report of
People news: NBT promotes Burns to senior corporate controller
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) announced it has promoted senior VP Annette L. Burns to senior corporate controller. Burns is responsible for
Schenectady woman arrested for unemployment fraud of more than $3,700
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — New York State Police in Schenectady County last Thursday arrested Monaisha D. Leigh, age 30 of Schenectady. Leigh is accused of stealing
People news: Figueroa joins Barclay Damon
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barclay Damon announced it has added attorney Gabrielle Figueroa as an associate. Figueroa will work from the firm’s Syracuse office. She is
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