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VIEWPOINT: Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Strengthen Workers’ Rights
On Sept. 14, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed three pieces of legislation into law, all of which are reflective of her ongoing efforts to strengthen workers’ rights in New York state. Written notice of unemployment benefits Bill (S. 4878-A/A. 398-A) amends Section 590 of the state’s Labor Law. Under this new legislation, employers must provide written […]

Blueflite to strengthen area presence after Genius NY win
SYRACUSE — The co-founders of Blueflite say capturing the $1 million top prize in the Genius NY accelerator is quite an accomplishment. Blueflite, of Detroit, Michigan, is a business that offers a drone-based logistics platform. The firm won top honors during the pitch-finals event, which was part of the Tech Garden’s “Innovation Night” held Oct.

Flavin named CFO of SOS and Specialists’ One-Day Surgery Center
DeWITT, N.Y. — Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) recently appointed Michele Flavin, CPA as the chief financial officer (CFO) of SOS and the Specialists’ One-Day Surgery

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: CH Insurance offers BOOST benefits program for small businesses
SYRACUSE — CH Insurance of Syracuse, a multi-line insurance agency and benefits manager, is offering a group-benefits program, called BOOST, specifically designed for small businesses. CH Insurance is headquartered inside the Atrium building at 100 S. Salina St. in Syracuse. BOOST stands for benefits-optimization opportunities for small-business teams, says Joseph (Joe) Convertino, Jr., president of

City Center formally reopens in downtown Syracuse, after a major renovation effort
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A well-known building at busy intersections in downtown Syracuse has new tenants and a new look following a major renovation project that

ECR International announces plans to relocate manufacturing and sell Utica plant
UTICA, N.Y. — ECR International, Inc. recently announced that it will cease manufacturing at its Utica plant early next year, relocating those operations to its
Former Syracuse school teacher posthumously donates $1.7M to Upstate Foundation
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The estate of Marilyn Miller, a former longtime teacher in the Syracuse City School District who died in 2021, has donated $1.7
ANDRO lands $2 million Army contract involving AI
ROME, N.Y. — ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC announced it was recently awarded an Army Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract valued at nearly

MMRI research project receives $3.9 million grant
UTICA, N.Y. —The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health awarded a $3.9 million grant to a Masonic Medical

CenterState CEO announces keynote speaker for annual Economic Champions event
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO announced that Ian Bancroft will be the keynote speaker for its 2023 Economic Champions luncheon, which is set for Nov.
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