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Transforming New York’s Power Grid for a Clean-Energy Future
In the past decade, New York State has cemented itself as a national leader on energy policy and environmental quality with initiatives like the Clean Energy Standard, Reforming the Energy Vision, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Combined with competitive electricity markets that drive efficiency and support the growth of renewable resources, these initiatives are […]
ConMed to pay quarterly dividend of 20 cents in July
UTICA — ConMed Corp. (NASDAQ: CNMD), a Utica–based surgical-device maker, recently announced that its board of directors has declared a cash dividend of 20 cents a share for the latest quarter. The dividend is payable on July 5 to all shareholders of record as of June 15, according to a company news release. At its
Exploring a Benefit Corporation for your Business Venture
I have recently seen rising interest on the part of entrepreneurs in filing as a benefit corporation. However, upon discussing the choice, I have come to realize that many need more information about the basics of this type of corporate entity. The following is a basic beginner’s guide to the benefit corporation. The whys of
State issues plan to cut methane emissions
New York’s methane-reduction plan includes 25 steps that seek to reduce methane emissions from the landfill, oil and gas, and agricultural sectors across the state. Gov. Andrew Cuomo released the plan on May 17. The governor wants New York to implement the actions by 2020 as part of the state’s strategy to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions
DEC launches I BIRD NY initiative to promote bird-watching
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced the launch of I BIRD NY, an initiative to increase access to the state’s natural resources and promote low-cost opportunities to connect with nature. The I BIRD NY program launch took place at the Utica Marsh Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Oneida County where
Albany’s Most Ridiculous: 10 Bills You Won’t Believe They Proposed
While New Yorkers have been struggling to make ends meet, get to work, and even trust their government, legislators have spent time crafting proposals so ridiculous they’re laughable. Reclaim New York sifted through thousands of bills, and found more than two dozen frivolous pieces of legislation to boil down to the 10 most ridiculous. “New
Disbelief in our Political System
I’ve had many conversations recently that convince me our country is divided into two political camps separated by a deep and uncomfortably wide gap. No, I’m not talking about liberals and conservatives, or pro- and anti-Trump voters. I’m talking about people who believe in politics and our political system, and people who don’t. I’ve found
Tioga State Bank has promoted Jennifer Brockner to VP of finance. She joined Tioga State Bank in 2002 as a customer-service representative and transferred to the finance department as an accountant II upon completion of her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Binghamton University. Brockner was later promoted to senior accountant/supervisor and finance manager.
Dara J. Royer has been selected to launch and oversee Syracuse University’s newly integrated Division of Communications and Marketing as senior VP and chief communications officer, beginning Sept. 7. She currently serves as chief development and marketing officer at Mercy Corps, a global humanitarian organization; she is Mercy Corps’ first-ever chief marketing officer. Royer previously spent
CAROL M. SATCHWELL has been named assistant dean for advancement at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Before joining Newhouse, she served as VP for institutional advancement at Cazenovia College. Satchwell previously worked at WCNY-TV & CLASSIC FM, the Public Broadcasting Council of CNY, where she held the positions of director
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