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VIEWPOINT: N.Y. Offers Relief for Employers Unaware of Weekly Pay Provision in Labor Law

It is common practice across the country for employees to be paid every other week or twice per month, because that imposes much less time and manpower on an employer than running payroll weekly. But such a practice can subject certain employers in New York to liability. Section 191 of the New York Labor Law […]

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GSBDC, CenterState CEO partner to help area small businesses

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A new partnership between CenterState CEO and the Greater Syracuse Business Development Corporation (GSBDC) seeks to scale GSBDC’s lending resources and better serve the region’s small businesses. CenterState CEO is an economic development and chamber of commerce organization, while the GSBDC is a certified development company by the U.S. Small Business Administration

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Historic Bateman Hotel building in Lowville wins NYS Historic Preservation Award

LOWVILLE, N.Y. — The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation recently announced that it has recognized 13 projects and individuals with 2025 New York State Historic Preservation Awards. This year’s award winners include a historic-rehabilitation project at a former North Country hotel. The Bateman Hotel building — located in Lowville, in Lewis County

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DIA launches retail mini-grant program in Ithaca

ITHACA, N.Y. — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA), in partnership with the City of Ithaca, has relaunched the Ithaca Retail Mini-Grant Program (IRMGP) to assist small, street-level businesses within the city that are recovering from the ongoing economic effects of COVID-19. “The IRMG is designed to spark collaboration, draw customers back to our commercial districts,

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Solvay Bank announces plans for its 10th branch

DeWITT, N.Y. — Solvay Bank plans to open its 10th branch office in the Wegmans Plaza at 4248 James St. in the town of DeWitt. The bank held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 12 to mark the start of construction on the new 2,200-square-foot Smart*Office, per its announcement. Solvay Bank expects the branch, which it

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CenterState CEO leader to take three-month sabbatical

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The man who leads CenterState CEO in Syracuse says he plans to step away from his duties for three months in the third quarter of this year. Robert Simpson, president and CEO of CenterState CEO, announced his intention in a May 9 email note to members. “After thoughtful consideration, and with the

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Anheuser-Busch to spend $300M on its facilities nationwide in Brewing Futures initiative

Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD) says it intends to spend $300 million on its manufacturing operations nationwide. The St. Louis, Missouri–based company — which operates a plant on Route 31 in the town of Lysander — is calling the investment its Brewing Futures initiative. The announcement didn’t provide any specifics on what improvements it plans to make

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Ask Rusty: Applying for SS at 62; When should I enroll in Medicare?

Dear Rusty: I am writing to ask for your advice on when I should sign up or enroll in a Medicare plan. I have submitted an early retirement application to request my Social Security (SS) benefits to begin 30 days after my 62nd birthday. I am a single lady with no dependents and currently rent

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Coughlin & Gerhart attorney reappointed to state advisory committee

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP announced that its attorney Alan J. Pope was recently reappointed as a member of the New York State Judicial Hearing Officer (JHO) Selection Advisory Committee for the state’s Third Judicial Department. His new term began on April 1, 2025, and extends through March 31, 2027. The JHO Selection

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OPINION: 2025-26 New York Budget: State Spending Continues to Soar

After 11 extenders and more than a month past its April 1 deadline, the 2025-2026 New York State budget is finally complete. The unprecedented $254 billion spending package again does little to truly move the needle to make life in New York more affordable. The lack of fiscal relief and restraint provided by this budget

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