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MACNY wins $6 million federal grant for advanced-manufacturing apprenticeships
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, the Manufacturers Association will use a $6 million federal grant to expand registered apprenticeships for advanced-manufacturing jobs, including those in the semiconductor industry. The U.S. Department of Labor awarded the funding, the office of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D–N.Y.) announced. The new program is expected to help more than […]
HUD awards $50 million to help redevelop Syracuse public housing near I-81
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Housing Authority (SHA) and the City of Syracuse will use a $50 million federal grant to improve the East Adams neighborhood near Interstate 81 (I-81) in the City’s 15th Ward. This funding comes through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Choice Neighborhoods Initiative program, U.S. Senate Majority
Parking garage for Wynn Hospital set to open
UTICA, N.Y. — Nearly nine months after Wynn Hospital opened in downtown Utica, its promised parking garage is set to open, according to an email newsletter from Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS). The parking garage, owned by Oneida County, opens Monday, July 15 to MVHS employees, physicians, and volunteers. There is no charge for anyone
State comptroller audit finds Dolgeville village treasurer failed to maintain adequate records
DOLGEVILLE, N.Y. — An audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office found the Dolgeville village treasurer failed to maintain adequate records and reports that would allow the village board to responsibly manage Dolgeville’s finances. “The treasurer did not record all financial activity using proper accounting procedures,” according to a report released by
Pathfinder Bancorp to pay latest quarterly dividend in early August
OSWEGO — Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBHC), the bank holding company of Pathfinder Bank, has declared a cash dividend of 10 cents per share of its common stock. The second-quarter 2024 dividend is payable on Aug. 9 to all shareholders of record on July 19, according to an announcement from James A. Dowd, president and
Lockheed Martin to pay Q3 dividend of $3.15 per share in late September
Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) announced that its board of directors has authorized a third-quarter, 2024 dividend of $3.15 a share. The dividend is payable on Sept. 27, to holders of record as of the close of business on Sept. 3, according to a June 27 company news release. At Lockheed’s current stock price, the
New state law allows cash payments at state parks
Another extends exemption for boating-safety certificate ALBANY — Visitors to sites operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation can use cash to pay for admission. A new state law prohibits the mandated use of credit cards
Community Memorial Hospital starts phase 2 of $31.5 million expansion project
HAMILTON — Community Memorial Hospital has entered the second phase of its $31.5 million project to expand and renovate patient care spaces. The hospital had experienced delays created by increases in construction costs until the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently guaranteed the loan necessary to complete construction. “On behalf of all of us at
Northern New York Community Foundation names new board chair
WATERTOWN — Lewis County resident Cheryl R. Steckly was recently named chair of the Northern New York (NNY) Community Foundation board of directors, the nonprofit announced. Steckly retired in 2019 as superintendent of Lowville Academy & Central Schools after more than 35 years working in public education. She was first appointed to the Community Foundation
VIEWPOINT: District Court Enjoins FTC Non-Compete Ban, But With a Catch
On July 3, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Hon. Ada Brown, U.S.D.J.) issued a memorandum opinion and order enjoining the enforcement of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) non-compete rule. In so doing, the court held that the plaintiff, Ryan LLC, was likely to succeed on the merits of
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