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Comptroller audit finds SUNY schools did not follow residency requirements
ALBANY, N.Y. — A recent survey found that seven State University of New York (SUNY) campuses, including ones in Binghamton and Syracuse, did not uphold in-state residency requirements so that only eligible students received the benefit of the lower in-state tuition, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. SUNY is the nation’s largest […]
VIEWPOINT: Can “Business” Activities Ever Be Charitable? N.Y Thinks Not
As we previously summarized in a prior article (https://www.bsk.com/news-events-videos/irs-provides-long-awaited-formal-guidance-on-501-c-3-llcs), the IRS recently brought much-needed clarity for limited liability companies (LLCs) seeking to be recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). (IRS Notice 2021-56). Given this new guidance, we expressed optimism for expanded use of 501(c)(3) LLCs, which can have significant advantages over nonprofit corporations

Mohawk Valley Health System launches new brand, logo
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has unveiled a new brand and logo as it draws closer to next year’s opening of

TSA checkpoint at Syracuse airport using new 3D scanners to improve explosives detection
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is using new technology for explosives-detection capabilities for screening carry-on items at Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

Boilermaker adds walking event to race weekend lineup
UTICA, N.Y. — After a four-year hiatus, the Boilermaker Walk returns to the lineup of Boilermaker weekend events. “As part of the Boilermaker’s efforts to

Laboratory Alliance names director of human resources
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Laboratory Alliance of Central New York, LLC announced it has hired Mark Jordan as director of human resources (HR). Jordan returns to

Jazz in the City to open concert series in Kirk Park
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Community Health Jazz in the City summer concert series begins Thursday, June 9 at 6 p.m. in Kirk Park, located

Nascentia Health adds two staffers to Rome office
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse-based Nascentia Health added two new staff members to its Rome office at The Beeches. Kaitlyn Ellinger, RN, is a care manager

MVHS offers formula to support new parents during nationwide shortage
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Maternal Child Services department is offering formula to delivering mothers upon discharge to help support families

Demolition of former Charlestown Mall in Utica begins
UTICA, N.Y. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is demolishing the former Charlestown Mall site located on the border of the Utica and the
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