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ConMed reports Q1 profit amid COVID-19 impact
UTICA, N.Y. — ConMed Corp. (NYSE: CNMD) has reported net income of more than $5.9 million, or 20 cents a share, in this year’s first

Cuomo says New York schools will remain closed for rest of academic year due to COVID-19
ALBANY, N.Y. — Schools in New York state will remain closed for the remainder of this academic year amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, HR, and career tips. Small Business Expo @SmallBizExpo5 Small Business Trends to Pay Attention to in 2020 http://twib.in/l/59a9a9e9ezey IRS Small Biz @IRSsmallbiz#IRS reminder: Employers who provide paid family and medical leave to their employees may claim a tax credit
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Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, HR, and career tips.
Small Business Expo @SmallBizExpo
5 Small Business Trends to Pay Attention to in 2020 http://twib.in/l/59a9a9e9ezey
IRS Small Biz @IRSsmallbiz
#IRS reminder: Employers who provide paid family and medical leave to their employees may claim a tax credit recently extended until December 31, 2020. https://go.usa.gov/xVwTS
Jumbiz @JumbizNews
How to Thrive During and After a Crisis: 5 Small Business Strategies http://dlvr.it/RVK5r7 #Entrepreneur #SmallBiz
Darren Nelson @RecruitsLab
10 Things That Make Life as a Small Business Owner Better https://buff.ly/2VB1THz via @3BugMedia #smallbiz
Syracuse Airport @SyracuseAirport
We miss seeing our passengers, but unless you have essential travel needs, we want you to stay home/stay safe during this time. We can’t wait to see families traveling out on (a well-deserved) vacation & loved ones reuniting in our terminal! When it’s time, we’ll be ready!
Small Business Expo @SmallBizExpo
How to Build a Talent Network for Future Hiring http://twib.in/l/48aMzr7jegj5
Mark C. Crowley @MarkCCrowley
If you feel anxious, sluggish, forgetful or unproductive, there’s a reason. Neuroscientist, Julianne Holt-Lunstad says #humans are a social species, & when we’re not around other people our brains send fight or flight signals — we go on heightened alert.
Mitch Mitchell @Mitch_M
5 Ways To Be A Confident Leader https://ttmitchellconsulting.com/Mitchblog/confidence/ #leadership
CharacterISE : People-centric AI recruitment @CharacteriseAi
Covid has taught us recruiting specialist skills fails to make a company resilient. Throw out the old ATS & instead recruit against key strengths: adaptable, flexible, tech savvy, creative, innovative, data literate, critical thinking, digital & coding skills, leadership, EQ #HR
Inc. @Inc
With these tips, you can virtually build more meaningful connections at work. @BetsyM: https://www.inc.com/betsy-mikel/how-to-build-an-empathetic-culture-on-zoom.html?cid=sf01001
StartUp Incubators @StartIncubators
5 TED Talks That Will Make You Better at Remote Work http://dlvr.it/RVFM3P
Engagedly @engagedlyInc
The Role Of Regular Feedback In Continuous Learning #HR http://ow.ly/cywn30qAnqa
World Economic Forum @wef
These are the occupations with the highest COVID-19 risk https://bit.ly/2XQ9JhZ #coronavirus #careers
Hannah Morgan @careersherpa
6 Ways To Get Your Job Search On Track – especially if you’ve recently been laid off https://buff.ly/2EZ4Gno

Onondaga County reports three more COVID-19 deaths, spike in infections
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon on Thursday said three more people in the county have died from COVID-19, bringing its death toll

Cayuga Health, Rheonix team up on same-day COVID-19 testing
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Health and Rheonix Inc. on Thursday announced they are now able to provide same-day turnaround for COVID-19 test results. The U.S.

County health officials warn of possible virus exposure at two area stores
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department is warning customers about possible coronavirus exposure on recent days at the Cricket Wireless store in the

Cornell says it’s “simply too soon” to say students will be back on campus this fall
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University remains “hopeful” that it will be able to resume campus operations for the fall semester, but as of now, “it

New York’s COVID-19 deaths fall to lowest level since late March
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State on Thursday reported 306 new coronavirus deaths in the last day, the lowest number of deaths from the dangerous

Rome Memorial Hospital resumes elective surgeries
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Memorial Hospital (RMH) announced it is now ready to restart elective surgical procedures. In collaboration with its physicians, RMH says it

Launch NY 1st quarter investments include funding for two Ithaca firms
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Launch New York (Launch NY) has reported its first-quarter investments for 2020, which included funding for two Ithaca companies. Those firms are
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