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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

Micron, Trump Administration announce expanded U.S. investments in manufacturing, R&D
Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) and the Trump Administration on Thursday announced Micron’s plans to expand its U.S. investments to about $150 billion in domestic

Wells College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges reach legacy agreement for Wells
AURORA, N.Y. — Both schools have finalized a legacy agreement that makes Hobart and William Smith Colleges the legacy institution for Wells College, which closed in 2024, citing financial difficulties. The agreement has been submitted to New York State Supreme Court in Cayuga County. It transfers stewardship of Wells’ records, endowment and some historical materials

Mohawk Valley organizations receive donated blood-pressure kiosks
UTICA, N.Y. — The American Heart Association (AHA) and the Ronald and Sheila Cuccaro Family Fund have unveiled a blood-pressure kiosk at The Center, located

Oneida County unveils improvements to Murnane Field
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County unveiled its $3 million upgrade to Murnane Field at Donovan Stadium on Tuesday, June 10. Work includes a new synthetic

SUNY Poly launches four new research centers
UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute has launched four new research centers that expand its research and innovation portfolio across several critical fields, the university announced. The news follows the establishment of 10 new centers last fall. “SUNY Poly continues to invest in areas that align with national priorities and industry needs,” VP for Research

SUNY grad student employee union ratifies new three-year labor agreement with state
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Communications Workers of America/Graduate Student Employees Union, Local 1104 (GSEU) has ratified a three-year labor-contract agreement with New York State. The

Honeywell transfers Onondaga Lake Visitor Center to state DEC
GEDDES, N.Y. — Honeywell International, Inc. has transferred the Onondaga Lake Visitor Center on the lake’s southern shore to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The visitor center is located at 280 Restoration Way in the town of Geddes. The center will feature informative displays about the historic cleanup and restoration of

New York State has announced two projects totaling $42 million to rehabilitate key stretches of Interstate 88 (I-88), including a portion in the Southern Tier.
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