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Bousquet Holstein member appointed president of CNY Collaborative Family Law Professionals’ board
SYRACUSE — Bousquet Holstein PLLC recently announced that Rosemary Lepiane, a member (partner) in the law firm, has been appointed president of the board of directors of CNY Collaborative Family Law Professionals, Inc. Lepiane focuses her practice at Bousquet Holstein on matrimonial and family law. She brings almost two decades of experience working with families […]
Coughlin & Gerhart relocates Bainbridge office
BAINBRIDGE — Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP started the month of March with a short move to a new office down the street in Bainbridge in Chenango County. The move better positions the law firm to serve its clients in the area, Rachel Abbott, the firm’s managing partner, says. Coughlin & Gerhart moved out of its
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
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