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New York egg production rises less than 1 percent in October
New York farms produced 149.3 million eggs in October, up 0.6 percent from 148.4 million eggs in the year-prior month, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently reported. The number of layers in the Empire State averaged more than 5.75 million in October, up 0.5 percent from nearly 5.73 million in the year-ago month. […]
AG James urges Congress to prohibit crypto investments in 401(k) plans
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Nov. 22 urged congressional leaders to adopt legislation that would prohibit investing retirement funds in digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies, digital coins, and digital tokens. Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and defined-contribution retirement plans, like 401(k) plans and 457 plans for government employees, are key retirement investments for millions
Launch NY rolls out resource navigator for startup firms
“Thanks to the support we received from NYSEG and RG&E, our team has been able to build this new web-based Resource Navigator that provides the most comprehensive directory of resources — most of them available at no- or low-cost — for startup founders and entrepreneurs in our ecosystem,” Marnie LaVigne, president and CEO of Launch
Employers offering creative perks to attract and retain employees
In the tough tussle for talent, employers are getting more creative in finding benefits and perks to attract and retain employees. The Oneida Indian Nation in Verona recently announced a new scholarship program to help employees in the finance department obtain advanced degrees. And earlier this year, the organization opened affordable housing available to employees of
Metal Solutions boosts productivity with National Grid grant
UTICA, N.Y. — Metal Solutions Inc., a Utica manufacturer, recently installed a new state-of-the-art powder-coating system at its Broad Street plant that will increase productivity. Metal Solutions received a $100,000 economic-development grant from National Grid’s Electric Capital Investment Incentive program, according to a news release from the electricity and gas utility company. Metal Solutions had
Oneida County formally opens Nexus Center sports complex
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County celebrated the grand opening of the $64 million Nexus Center sports complex on Thursday evening. “Today is a landmark day
Regional organizations awarded state tourism-grant funding
CNY Arts, Inc., ICAN, the Town of Massena, and Opera Ithaca are among the organizations receiving state funding through the Market New York program and
Adirondack League Club Community Fund awards $118K in grants to area nonprofits
UTICA, N.Y. — The Adirondack League Club Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded more than $118,000 in the third
Horror movie filmed in Binghamton area released in limited theaters
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — A mystery/horror film primarily shot in the Binghamton area in February 2021 released in limited theaters and on video-on-demand services on Thursday.
North Country businesses in transition receive boost from National Grid grant
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. — The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) will use a $100,000 grant from National Grid (NYSE: NGG) to support the regional nonprofit’s
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