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New York’s inflation-refund checks are on the way
State warns of scammers ALBANY — Inflation-refund checks of up to $400 are coming to 8.2 million households across New York. The process started Sept. 26, and the state is mailing checks directly to eligible New Yorkers, with deliveries to continue throughout October and November, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that day. Residents […]
Herkimer College names director of campus safety
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College recently announced it has appointed Michael J. Jory, of Herkimer, as its director of campus safety. Jory has served as chief of police at the Herkimer Police Department since January 2017. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing all police operations, personnel, and resources, setting departmental policies,
State audit finds improved accuracy in Thruway toll collections
ALBANY, N.Y. — When it comes to Thruway tolls, the New York State Thruway Authority is generally accurate with its billing process, although a recent review identified some exceptions and recommended better monitoring and corrective actions. That’s according to an audit that New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released Sept. 23. “The Thruway Authority has
New York DFS readies for leadership transition
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) will soon have new leadership. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sept. 29 announced that Adrienne Harris, who has served as superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) for four years, is leaving the state’s top financial regulatory agency. As for
$200M available in next round of DRI, New York Forward
Nov. 7 application deadline ALBANY — Communities interested in applying for funding through New York State’s signature downtown-revitalization and economic-development programs have until early November to apply. The state says a total of $200 million is available in the next round of funding. That is comprised of $100 million each for round 9 of
Ask Rusty: I’d like to retire early, but don’t want my Social Security cut
Dear Rusty: I will turn 65 [soon] and my husband is age 72 (he retired in 2019 at age 66). I would like to retire and enjoy some time with him before he gets too much older. I do not want to have my Social Security (SS) benefits reduced by retiring earlier, but I don’t
VIEWPOINT: Why New York’s Health Premiums Keep Going Up
New Yorkers continue to face some of the costliest health-insurance premiums in the U.S., and the insurance industry’s recently finalized rate applications shed light on why that is. In summaries filed with the state regulators, insurers attributed their price hikes to rising costs — including state-specific factors, such as insurance taxes and coverage mandates, as
Excellus offers customer support at new community resource center in Clay
CLAY, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s new community resource center is now operating in the Glenn Crossing Plaza at 7421 Oswego Road (Route 57) in the town of Clay. The Rochester–based health-insurance provider formally opened the CNY Liverpool Resource Center on Sept. 12. The new center is designed to provide personalized, in-person support for individuals
Tompkins Financial appoints CFO to its Central New York market board
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) recently announced that Matthew Tomazin, its executive VP, chief financial officer (CFO), and treasurer, has been appointed to its market-based board serving the Central New York region. His expertise will help ensure that Tompkins continues to effectively reach its regional clients and deepen its commitment to the
ConMed adds Bio-Techne CEO to board of directors
ConMed Corp. (NYSE: CNMD), a surgical-device maker originally based in the Mohawk Valley region, recently announced that Kim Kelderman joined its board of directors, effective Sept. 8. “My fellow directors and I are delighted to welcome Kim to the board,” LaVerne Council, chair of ConMed’s board, said in the announcement. “Kim brings extensive global leadership
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