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Northwoods takes over management of Norman Shadduck Agency in Binghamton
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Northwoods Corporation entered into a management agreement March 1 with the Norman Shadduck Agency, located at 32 Broad Ave., in Binghamton. Under the agreement, Northwoods now manages the daily operations of the agency. David Shadduck remains the agency’s sole owner and president. Shadduck and the agency’s one employee remain with the […]

Bassett adds caregiver-support service to employee benefits
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network recently enhanced its employee-benefits package by offering Dari by Homethrive, a family-caregiving-technology platform for employees caring for aging family members or loved ones with special-care needs. “As we enhance our benefits to support each and every caregiver, we enhance the wellbeing of people throughout our region. We are excited
Ask Rusty: What’s the Best Way to Start Receiving My Survivor Benefit?
Dear Rusty: When one becomes a widow/widower, what is the most efficient way to start receiving the deceased’s monthly Social Security. Signed: Still Grieving Dear Still Grieving: There is really only one way to start receiving surviving spouse benefits — you must contact Social Security (SS) directly to apply. You can call (800) 772-1213 or

ESF names associate director of academic administration
SYRACUSE — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) — a college focused exclusively on the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable future — has recently promoted Erin Tochelli to associate director of academic administration. In her new expanded role, Tochelli will manage the college’s curriculum process, working

State expects upgraded WARN Act portal to go live in April
“Improving user experience is a top priority to the Department and embracing technological solutions is helping us fulfill that mission,” Roberta Reardon, commissioner of the New York State Department of Labor, said. “These latest improvements will help employers give workers a heads-up about closures and layoffs. Early warnings help shorten the time that employees are

Laurel Road survey spotlights women’s views on their finances
More than 80 percent of women “feel apprehensive” about staying on track with their financial goals due to the current economic environment. That’s according to a new survey by Laurel Road, a digital-banking platform of Cleveland, Ohio–based KeyBank with “specialized offerings” for health care and business professionals. The sixth-annual survey from Laurel Road explores financial security and
VIEWPOINT: NYS Pay-Transparency Law Amendments Signed into Law
On March 3, 2023, a bill (https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2023/S1326) amending the New York State pay-transparency law was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul. It reflects changes that the governor requested in exchange for her approval of the law in December 2022. The effective date of the amendments are the same as the original version of the

AAA Western NY & CNY names VP of corporate & business development
AAA Western and Central New York announced it has hired a new VP of corporate and business development. Chris Johnston joined in January and will be responsible for developing strategy to develop, grow, and diversify products and service offerings for AAA Western and Central New York, the organization said in a release. He brings significant

Doyle Security Systems appoints new Watertown general manager
WATERTOWN — Doyle Security Systems, Inc., a provider of alarm systems and monitoring services, recently announced it has promoted Travis Morgia to general manager of the company’s Watertown branch office. His promotion coincides with the retirement of his father, Bruce Morgia, who had previously served as president of STAT Communications. Doyle Security Systems acquired STAT

Bond law firm names chief human resources officer
SYRACUSE — Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC recently announced it has named Pamela M. O’Rourke as the law firm’s chief human resources officer. O’Rourke oversees the human resources department, working with the Syracuse–based firm’s leadership on issues relating to its people. She is responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of a variety of
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