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Historic Bateman Hotel building in Lowville wins NYS Historic Preservation Award
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation recently announced that it has recognized 13 projects and individuals with 2025 New York State Historic Preservation Awards. This year’s award winners include a historic-rehabilitation project at a former North Country hotel. The Bateman Hotel building — located in Lowville, in Lewis County […]
Coughlin & Gerhart attorney reappointed to state advisory committee
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP announced that its attorney Alan J. Pope was recently reappointed as a member of the New York State Judicial Hearing Officer (JHO) Selection Advisory Committee for the state’s Third Judicial Department. His new term began on April 1, 2025, and extends through March 31, 2027. The JHO Selection
Willow Point names new administrator
VESTAL, N.Y. — Sonya Moshier is Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center’s new administrator, Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced Thursday. Moshier brings more than 30 years of experience in health-care leadership to the role. She previously served in both public and private settings around the state and has a strong background in senior-care operations
State budget includes free community college tuition for adult learners, including OCC students
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The newly enacted state budget includes funding to allow free tuition for adult learners aged 25 to 55 who are interested in
Future Farmers of America breaks ground for new facility at the State Fairgrounds
GEDDES, N.Y. — Future Farmers of America (FFA) on Thursday broke ground for a new building at the State Fairgrounds in the town of Geddes.
Public meetings set for third phase of the Onondaga Creekwalk extension project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse will hold two upcoming public meetings to gather input on the third phase of the project to extend
Cybersecurity can present challenges in health care
Technology in health care goes beyond the latest surgical instruments and can create challenges for an organization’s information technology (IT) department. One of the biggest challenges that health-care organizations face on cybersecurity is retaining talent, according to Charlie Wood, a partner and practice lead at FoxPointe Solutions, the cyber risk-management and compliance subsidiary of the
Former Candor mayor sentenced to 60 days jail for theft
CANDOR — The former mayor of the Village of Candor in Tioga County has been sentenced to two months in jail for his theft of more than $23,500 in village funds. Eric Halstead, who was Candor’s mayor from 2012 until he resigned shortly after his arrest in July 2024, pled guilty on Jan. 10 to
Retired state police K-9 Ada joins Destiny USA security team
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA says K-9 Ada, a dog that retired from service with the New York State Police, has joined its security team
VIEWPOINT: Employment of Out-of-State Telecommuters by Manufacturers in New York State
For manufacturers located in New York State, the employment of out-of-state telecommuters can greatly expand the available talent pool. That said, there are a number of issues that need to be addressed when considering this type of employment arrangement. Registration as both an in-state and out-of-state employer Generally, wages paid by a New York employer
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