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Empire Center says N.Y.’s Climate Act needs “green guardrails”
ALBANY — The sweeping climate law that New York State passed in 2019 to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions through bans, regulations, and taxes is “deeply flawed” and needs the state legislature to reassert its authority over climate policymaking to avoid “costly and economically destructive mistakes.” That’s according to a recent report from the Empire Center for […]
Coughlin & Gerhart adds attorney to Pennsylvania office
MONTROSE, PA — Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP is expanding its Montrose, Pennsylvaniaoffice with an additional lawyer, support staff, and office space to enable it to
Former Utica school superintendent Karam pleads guilty to public corruption charge
UTICA, N.Y. — Former Utica City School District (UCSD) Superintendent Bruce Karam pleaded guilty to one felony charge of public corruption in connection with using taxpayer funds to help support a political campaign relating to the 2021 Utica City School Board election and a non-school related fundraiser, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. As part
Barclay Damon adds Washington, D.C. office through combination
SYRACUSE — Barclay Damon LLP is now operating an office in Washington, D.C. after a law firm in the nation’s capital combined with the Syracuse–based firm. Shapiro, Lifschitz & Schram (SLS) joined Barclay Damon, effective Jan. 1, per the Jan. 10 announcement. The deal allows both law firms to expand their footprints and client-service offerings,
NYS comptroller’s audit finds Village of Mexico didn’t adopt realistic budgets
MEXICO — New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Feb. 21 announced the results of six local government and school audits, including an audit of the Village of Mexico in Oswego County, regarding its financial management. The comptroller stated that the Village of Mexico board “did not adopt realistic budgets or manage fund balance.
Former Hannibal fire chief charged with stealing from fire company
HANNIBAL, N.Y. — Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons was arrested for allegedly stealing $18,000 from the fire company while his father, Carl Emmons, Sr., was charged with stealing more than $2,500 in a scam connected to a go-kart track. That’s according to a recent news release from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County
McClearn named director of pension fund’s Emerging Manager Program
Interim tag removed ALBANY — New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli on Feb. 7 announced the appointment of Sylvester (Sly) McClearn as director of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s Emerging Manager Program. McClearn had been appointed interim director of the program back in February 2023. The pension fund’s Emerging Manager Program invests with
EBRI study: student-loan debt hampers 401(k) participation
Making student-loan debt payments was found to have a “negative impact” on both the average 401(k) employee-contribution rate and account balance, according to a new research report published Feb. 8 by the Washington, D.C.–based Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and J.P. Morgan Asset Management. The report, “Student Loans and Retirement Preparedness,” provides information on how
Rialto Wealth Management partner joins Unity House board
AUBURN — Michael Antonacci, a partner at Rialto Wealth Management in Syracuse, joined the board of directors of Unity House at the start of the year, the Auburn–based nonprofit’s CEO Liz Smith announced. An expert in financial and investment management, Antonacci will help the Unity House board navigate the changing markets and will serve on
Oneida County appoints new county attorney and commissioner of personnel
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. has announced the appointment of Amanda Cortese-Kolasz as county attorney and Chuck Klein as commissioner of personnel. Both began in their new roles on Jan. 17. Cortese-Kolasz joined the county in 2011, serving as deputy county attorney-administration, assistant county attorney, and most recently as commissioner
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