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Marriott Syracuse Downtown has a new GM, DSM
SYRACUSE — As the clock ticks toward the Marriott Syracuse Downtown (the former Hotel Syracuse) turning 100 in August, the venue has a new general
VIEWPOINT: U.S. DOL Announces Final “Independent Contractor” Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would revise the analysis for determining independent-contractor status under the Fair
Gillibrand, other lawmakers seek input on paid-leave proposal
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) is among a group of congressional lawmakers that sent a letter to experts, researchers, organizations, and others on a paid-leave

Goldberg Segalla adds attorney who works on insurance issues
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The law firm of Goldberg Segalla announced it has recently added Rebecca R. Rabideau to the firm’s commercial litigation and arbitration practice

St. Luke Health names assistant director of rehab therapy department
OSWEGO — St. Luke Health Services recently announced it has appointed Teall Karn as assistant director of its Rehabilitation Therapy Department. Karn is a graduate

Community involvement benefits employers and employees
“It’s such a tremendous benefit all around,” says Todd Klaben, regional managing partner for the Central New York region at The Bonadio Group in Syracuse.
VIEWPOINT: How Providers Can Maintain an Effective Compliance Program
The New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) considers an “effective compliance program” to be a compliance initiative that is adopted and

Eastern Shore Insurance Agency opens new office in Clay
CLAY — Fulton–based Eastern Shore Insurance Agency is settling into its new office at 4709 Crossroads Park Drive in the town of Clay. The agency
VIEWPOINT: The Importance of Prioritizing Mental Health in the New Year
With the New Year, many are considering what list of resolutions to pursue, and mental health should be top of mind. A recent study shows
Ask Rusty: Social Security Disability vs. Spouse Benefits vs. Survivor Benefits
Dear Rusty: I retired from working last June but will not sign up for Social Security until age 70 and, to do that, I plan
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