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Investment boosts Launch NY program for underserved entrepreneurs
“We’ve historically served about 40% minority- and/or women-led companies, so we are incredibly grateful that JPMorgan Chase recognizes the importance of doing even more to support underrepresented founders,” Marnie LaVigne, president and CEO of Launch NY, said. “We welcome others to join their lead as well, because we know we have only scratched the surface […]
VIEWPOINT: The Impact of N.Y.’s New Pay-Transparency Law on Employers
On Dec. 21, 2022, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the long-anticipated New York State pay-transparency bill into law. The bill amends New York State Labor Law by adding a new section 194-b, which takes effect on Sept. 17, 2023. Labor Law § 194-b continues a recent trend toward pay transparency both nationally and locally, including similar
DEC adds 18 new environmental conservation police officers after academy graduation
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — On Dec. 9, 18 new environmental conservation police officers (ECOs) joined the ranks of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC’s) Division of Law Enforcement (DLE), after the 23rd Basic School graduation in Syracuse. The officers endured six months of intense training at the academy in Pulaski, where they learned basic
Centro to seek public input as it plans to reshape public-transit systems
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Centro says it’s looking to “reshape” its public-transit systems and diversify transit options for its customers. “The commuting habits within the communities
Lockheed wins $43 million Navy/Australia order
More than half the work will be completed in Owego OWEGO, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) has been awarded a more than $43.4 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy for aircraft to go to the Australian military. More than half of the work is set to be done at the defense contractor’s
Jefferson County hotel-occupancy rate increased almost 6 percent in November
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Jefferson County hotels welcomed more guests in November than a year prior, keeping a strong year of growth going. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county rose 5.9 percent to 47.4 percent in the 11th month of the year, according to STR, a Tennessee–based hotel
Ithaca airport to begin twice-daily flights to JFK airport
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) plans to offer two daily flights to John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York City
Carrols Restaurant Group CEO dies at age 50
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST) on Tuesday announced the death of CEO Paulo Pena, who died unexpectedly in the hospital on
Adirondack Railway names interim general manager
UTICA, N.Y. — The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, Inc., which operates the Adirondack Railroad, has appointed Frank Kobliski as general manager, effective Jan. 1. He
Village of Herkimer receives state funding to complete plan to revitalize Main Street corridor
HERKIMER, N.Y. — The village of Herkimer has received $173,250 from the New York State Department of State to complete the Village of Herkimer Brownfield
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