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Cuomo announces sales-tax-free wine tastings, $350K for hops research
New York consumers can now enjoy sales-tax-free tastings at wineries that charge a nominal per-person fee and which are already exempt from paying a use
Binghamton Univ. sees surge in international grad-student applications
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University’s Graduate School received a 26 percent increase in applications from international students over the past year, compared to 7 percent
Upstate, St. Joseph’s implement electronic medical-records systems, Crouse to follow
SYRACUSE — Two Syracuse hospitals have launched electronic medical-records (EMR) systems and a third has plans to implement a system in 2015. Upstate University Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center partnered with Verona, Wis.–based Epic Systems as their EMR and practice-management application vendor. Upstate University Hospital’s Downtown (Syracuse) Campus on March 1 became the
Traditions turns to the Senecas to run its proposed casino
JOHNSON CITY — On May 22, representatives of Traditions Resort & Casino, LLC announced the establishment of a strategic relationship with Gaming & Leisure Advisors, LLC, a New York state, for-profit subsidiary of Seneca Gaming Corp. (SGC). According to SGC spokesman Phil Pantano, Gaming & Leisure Advisors would be paid a management fee for “running
NFIB: Small-business optimism index hits highest mark since September 2007
But it’s still “far below” regular expansion readings, group says The nation’s small-business optimism rose 1.4 points to 96.6 in May, the highest index reading since September 2007. That’s according to the National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB’s) latest index of small-business optimism released June 10. Even though May represents the third straight month with
Landmark Theatre launches lineup for summer classic-film series
SYRACUSE — The Landmark Theatre has announced the inaugural lineup for the Landmark summer classic-film series. The series begins June 18 with Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” from 1958 and continues through July 27 with the “The Wizard of Oz,” which is marking its 75th anniversary in 2014. The series is meant to honor the movie heritage
Burritt Motors wins Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber 2014 Small Business of the Year award
OSWEGO — Burritt Motors recently received the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award. “We’re honored to have received this award,” Chris Burritt, co-owner of the auto dealership, said in a news release. “My son and co-owner Rich and I salute the hard work, innovative spirit, and tremendous support of our
State certifies Good Shepherd Fairview Home to provide enhanced assisted-living services
BINGHAMTON — The New York State Department of Health recently certified Good Shepherd Fairview Home as a provider of enhanced assisted-living residential (EALR) services. Good Shepherd Communities, the parent organization, announced the certification in a news release distributed June 9. The EALR certification allows Good Shepherd Fairview Home to care for residents who exceed certain
Utica’s Computer Connection earns recycling certification
UTICA — Computer Connection of Central New York, Inc. in Utica says it has earned the responsible recycling (R2) certification, described as “the highest” industry standard for recycling of electronic waste, according to environmental health and safety measures. Computer Connection, which is located at 11206 Cosby Manor Road in Utica, is a systems integrator, reseller
Private Exchanges: The Emergence of a New Health-Insurance Model
“Change brings opportunity.” — Nido Qubein, businessman, motivational speaker, and president of High Point University in North Carolina While many parties in the health-care industry are dealing with the complexities associated with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, a new health-insurance opportunity is gaining traction among both employers and employees. That opportunity is called
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