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Crews finish work on a local portion of the Empire State Trail
DeWITT, N.Y. — Crews have completed construction on a new pedestrian bridge over Interstate 481 (I-481) along the Empire State Trail and “key sections” of
State says New York Forward Loan Fund is still accepting applications
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State officials are still accepting applications for the New York Forward Loan Fund for COVID-19-related costs and expenses. Businesses from
All three of Good Shepherd Communities’ campuses have purchased LytBots and installed new photohydroionization air purification systems, both of which are described as “new, highly
Byrne Dairy to expand DeWitt Ultra Dairy facility in $28M project, create 64 jobs
DeWITT, N.Y. — Byrne Dairy on Thursday announced a $28 million expansion of its Ultra Dairy facility at 6750 W. Benedict Road in the town
Cuomo says schools can open statewide with COVID-19 infection rate low
ALBANY, N.Y. — K-12 schools across the state will be allowed to reopen this fall for in-person instruction, following a number of safety protocols, including
SEFCU to offer members digital bank accounts through Google Pay
ALBANY, N.Y. — SEFCU announced it is working with Google to introduce digital bank accounts, which will be available to its customers through Google Pay.
CNY SHRM wins award from national society for 2019 accomplishments
SYRACUSE — SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) recently awarded CNY SHRM its EXCEL Platinum Award for the local chapter’s accomplishments in 2019. The EXCEL award is given to state councils and local chapters to recognize major accomplishments, strategic activities, and tactical initiatives that elevate the profession of human resources, according to a CNY
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SYRACUSE — SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) recently awarded CNY SHRM its EXCEL Platinum Award for the local chapter’s accomplishments in 2019.
The EXCEL award is given to state councils and local chapters to recognize major accomplishments, strategic activities, and tactical initiatives that elevate the profession of human resources, according to a CNY SHRM news release.
Over the course of 2019, CNY SHRM said it implemented several initiatives in support of the local HR community. It helped organizations meet sexual-harassment training requirements to remain compliant with New York State laws, worked to educate employers on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and promoted the hiring of candidates with a criminal background. The chapter said it also offered guidance on the topic of work-life complexities that many HR professionals face and provided the opportunity for members and non-members to attend a CNY SHRM board meeting.
The EXCEL Award can be earned at four levels: bronze, silver, gold, and platinum. Each level has a prescribed set of requirements and accomplishments that must be met. CNY SHRM will receive recognition in SHRM publications and at conferences, a logo to display on its website, and information to share with its members about the significance of the award, per the release.
New York egg production rises more than 4 percent in June
New York farms produced 142.9 million eggs in June, up 4.2 percent from 137.2 million eggs in the year-prior period, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reported. The number of layers in the Empire State averaged 5.65 million in June, up slightly from nearly 5.63 million layers a year ago. June egg production per
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New York farms produced 142.9 million eggs in June, up 4.2 percent from 137.2 million eggs in the year-prior period, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reported.
The number of layers in the Empire State averaged 5.65 million in June, up slightly from nearly 5.63 million layers a year ago. June egg production per 100 layers totaled 2,529 eggs, up 3.7 percent from 2,438 eggs in June 2019.
In neighboring Pennsylvania, farms produced 754.2 million eggs during June, up nearly 2.5 percent from 736 million eggs a year earlier.
U.S. egg production totaled more than 8.8 billion eggs in June, down 4.4 percent from over 9.2 billion eggs produced in June 2019.
New York milk production rises slightly in June
New York dairy farms produced 1.283 billion pounds of milk in June, up 0.3 percent from 1.279 billion pounds in the year-prior month, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently reported. Production per cow in the state averaged 2,050 pounds in June, up slightly from 2,040 pounds a year ago. The number of milk
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New York dairy farms produced 1.283 billion pounds of milk in June, up 0.3 percent from 1.279 billion pounds in the year-prior month, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently reported.
Production per cow in the state averaged 2,050 pounds in June, up slightly from 2,040 pounds a year ago.
The number of milk cows on farms in New York state totaled 626,000 head in June, compared to 627,000 head in June 2019, NASS reported.
On the milk-price front, New York dairy farmers in May were paid an average of $13.30 per hundredweight, down $1.40 from April, and off $5.10 from May 2019. May’s price data reflected the second full month of the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, which hurt milk demand as many restaurants, schools, and workplaces closed or operated at limited capacity.
In neighboring Pennsylvania, dairy farms produced 856 million pounds of milk in June, up 1.5 percent from 843 million pounds a year earlier, according to the USDA.
Oswego Industries to produce medical gowns for Oswego Health
OSWEGO — Oswego Health announced it has recently entered into a contract with Oswego Industries to have 1,000 medical gowns produced per month through 2020. The health-care provider didn’t release any financial terms of its contract with Oswego Industries. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, personal protective equipment and medical supplies have been in “such high demand,”
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OSWEGO — Oswego Health announced it has recently entered into a contract with Oswego Industries to have 1,000 medical gowns produced per month through 2020.
The health-care provider didn’t release any financial terms of its contract with Oswego Industries.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, personal protective equipment and medical supplies have been in “such high demand,” that health-care systems were “forced to research new options and vendors,” Oswego Health said.
“When Oswego Industries reached out to us to provide this critically needed medical supply locally, we were very excited,” Ernest Monts, director of materials management at Oswego Health, said in a statement. “Their medical gowns are equal in quality if not better than other suppliers and we’re happy to have a local reliable source.”
“We are proud to continue supporting our community where we are needed most,” said Laurie Davis, executive director of Oswego Industries. “By working with local health-care partners like Oswego Health, Oswego Industries is able to further its mission to maintain vital services in Oswego County and beyond.”
About the organizations
The Oswego Health system includes the 164-bed Oswego Hospital; a 28-bed psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations; The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility; and Springside at Seneca Hill, a retirement community. Oswego Health also has health services centers located throughout Oswego County. More than 1,200 employees work for the Oswego Health system.
The nonprofit Oswego Industries, located at 7 Morrill Place in Fulton, says it has been “dedicated to the provision of services to individuals with disabilities since 1968.” It has a business-services division that provides production for area businesses at a “competitive cost.” Services currently available for contract work include custodial and landscaping, textiles, assembly and packaging, warehousing and fulfillment, document scanning, and quality assurance, its website says.
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