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NYS Q1 local sales-tax collections rise 3.2 percent
ALBANY — Local government sales-tax collections totaled $5.8 billion in the first quarter (January to March) of 2025, up 3.2 percent (or $180 million) from the same quarter in 2024. Each of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, had a year-over-year increase in collections, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said […]
State AG announces arrest of Madison County tax preparer
Miles Burton Marshall accused of running decades-long Ponzi scheme that stole $50 million WAMPSVILLE — A Madison County tax preparer and insurance agent was indicted in Madison County Court for allegedly operating a Ponzi scheme for more than three decades that bilked 988 investors out of more than $50 million, New York State Attorney General
Barclay Damon formalizes semiconductor work with new team
SYRACUSE — Barclay Damon LLP says it has formally launched a semiconductor team to serve the “rapidly expanding” semiconductor manufacturing and supply-chain sector. The new team consolidates work that the firm has been doing for nearly two decades, Barclay Damon said in its June 10 announcement. “Capitalizing on our long experience serving New York State’s
Dannible & McKee names new managing partner to start in mid-2026
Also announced new leadership posts starting this July SYRACUSE — Victor Vaccaro, Jr. is scheduled to assume the role of managing partner at Dannible & McKee, LLP, effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Christopher Didio who has led the firm since 2022. Didio will remain active in the firm by continuing to serve as a consulting
Madison County celebrates completion of park project
NEW WOODSTOCK — On June 5, the Madison County government celebrated the completion of a project at Delphi Falls County Park that provides access to both the upper and lower waterfalls at the park, located at 2006 Cardner Road. The two-phase project began after the county purchased the park and included an ADA (Americans with
Longtime Onondaga County CFO retires, successor begins duties
SYRACUSE — Steve Morgan, who served as Onondaga County’s chief fiscal officer (CFO) for 13 years, retired at the end of May and his successor, Kristi Smiley, has started in the role. Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon announced that Morgan planned to retire back on April 17. He had worked for Onondaga County for more
Withrow joins Syracuse office of Harris Beach Murtha
SYRACUSE — Harris Beach Murtha says senior counsel Maria Zumpano Withrow has joined its Syracuse office in the firm’s corporate, tax and trusts, and estates practice groups. Withrow also works with Harris Beach Murtha’s tax-exempt organizations & nonprofits industry team, the firm said in its June 2 announcement. With the corporate, tax and trusts and
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
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