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Cornell University, Syracuse University awarded state funding in carbon-challenge initiative
The schools are among the seven award recipients in the fourth round of the commercial and industrial (C&I) carbon challenge, New York State Energy Research

ALBANY, N.Y. — A number of communities statewide will use funding totaling $11.6 million to complete projects that will reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and help them

Baker named director of corporate compliance at Children’s Home of Jefferson County
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC) has named Caroline Baker as director of corporate compliance and privacy officer. Children’s Home of
Ask Rusty: For Some Simple Guidance About Medicare
Dear Rusty: I’m nearing 68 years old, have never signed up for Medicare, but am thinking that I should look into it. I’m currently covered by my wife’s health insurance through her employer. I would greatly appreciate some simple guidance regarding Medicare. I’ve tried watching some videos about the subject, but it was always so
VIEWPOINT: NLRB Restores Obama-Era Bargaining-Unit Test
On Dec. 14, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) issued a decision that (again) modifies its standard for bargaining-unit determination cases where a labor union seeks to represent a unit that contains some, but not all, of the job classifications at a particular workplace. The decision, in American Steel Construction, Inc., revives

Anheuser-Busch InBev to install carbon-capture system at Lysander brewery, using state award
LYSANDER, N.Y. — Anheuser-Busch InBev will install a carbon capture and re-use system to capture 75 percent of the carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from its

People news: Herkimer College names new Academic Support Center specialist
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College has appointed Joshua J. Lanza as Academic Support Center specialist. Lanza, a 2012 graduate of the college, previously

Northeast College of Health Sciences names Quest as new VP of finance
Quest, who previously served as the Seneca Falls–based college’s controller, will oversee the work of the finance division in her new role. The division includes

Cornell names Loeffelholz dean of the School of Continuing Education
ITHACA, N.Y. — Mary Loeffelholz, former dean of the College of Professional Studies and a professor of English at Northeastern University, will serve as the

Area organizations receive state funding to support worker training
More than $6 million in grants from the New York State Office of Strategic Workforce Development will fund a number of local projects through the
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