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NBT Bank promotes LaRusch to VP
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bank announced it has promoted Richard LaRusch, human resources (HR) business partner, to VP. LaRusch joined NBT in November 2012 as
NYSAR: New York home sales decline in May, CNY numbers also down
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York realtors sold more than 10,300 previously-owned homes in May, a decrease of 8.6 percent compared to the more than 11,300
Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet opens office in White Plains
SYRACUSE — Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet P.C., a Syracuse–based law firm, has opened an office in White Plains, adding to its presence in the New York City area. The new office allows the firm to “cover more efficiently a greater territory” north of New York City where client demand for the firm’s services is
Expert says executive pay poses reputation issues for nonprofits
New tax reform law further ratchets up the pressure on nonprofit pay practices Compensation for senior executives of not-for-profit organizations has been growing steadily for several years — as has the scrutiny it receives. A widely quoted study reported that tax-exempt organizations in the U.S. provided seven-figure compensation to roughly 2,700 employees in 2014, up
Visit Syracuse hires Benn as partner-engagement manager
In that role, Benn will work on sponsorship sales initiatives and internet advertising sales. She’ll also oversee the tourism bureau’s Preble visitors center on Interstate
An Epic Decision for Employers on Employment Class Action Waivers
In a close 5-4 decision in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act unequivocally provides parties the ability to enter into arbitration agreements requiring individual arbitration proceedings, such that employees waive their ability to bring or join a class action. Likewise, the Court rejected the employees’
Former Oswego Health System president named interim superintendent at Massena hospital
MASSENA, N.Y. — Ann Gilpin, president of Oswego Health System from 2007 until 2015, has been named interim superintendent of Massena Memorial Hospital. Gilpin’s appointment
Utica College business programs earn accreditation
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica College’s business programs have been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of
MOST president resigns, accepts job in Tennessee
Her last day is Aug. 24, the organization said in an email response to a BJNN inquiry. Martin, the organization’s third president, started her duties
Downtown Committee recognizes local businesses, projects at annual meeting
The organization estimates about 400 people attended the annual meeting, which included remarks from Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh. In addition, Merike Treier, executive director of
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