MACNY announces 2023 Innovator of the Year
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, the Manufacturers Association, on Wednesday announced the selection of Brent Zerkle, director of prototyping and VP of Cryomech, Inc., as the 2023 Innovator of the Year. Read More
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Upstate Cerebral Palsy changes name to Upstate Caring Partners
UTICA, N.Y. — UCP now stands for Upstate Caring Partners after Upstate Cerebral Palsy changed its name to better reflect the diversity of services the agency offers to the community and more broadly represent the individuals it serves. Read More
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ANCA awarded $558K USDA grant for climate-smart project
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. — The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) will use a $558,000 federal grant to support climate-smart agroforestry projects on small farms in northern New York. Read More
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TCGplayer founder Hampson says he’s stepping down as CEO at week’s end
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The man who founded TCGplayer of Syracuse announced that he’s stepping down as CEO on Friday and leaving the company. Read More
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City of Syracuse to again offer fee-based Veo scooters
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse and Veo announced that the scooters are returning for those needing some transportation help in the months ahead. Read More
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Federal funding boosts childcare offerings in the Binghamton area
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Leadership Alliance, Broome County Urban League, and United Way of Broome County recently announced an award of $750,000 in congressionally directed spending, secured by Sen. Charles Schumer (D–NY), for the Broome County Childcare Expansion Project. Read More
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Boynton steps down as Crouse Health CEO; Kronenberg named new leader
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Kimberly Boynton has stepped down as president and CEO of Crouse Health, and Dr. Seth Kronenberg is now the health-care provider’s new president and CEO. Read More
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Bassett Healthcare drops most mask requirements
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Just over a month after state guidance eliminating the mask mandate for health-care facilities, Bassett Healthcare Network announced Monday that masks are no longer required for patients, visitors, or staff members across most areas of the health system. Read More
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Turning Stone opens 24-hour employee dining hall
VERONA, N.Y. — Turning Stone Resort Casino is opening a new eatery, but guests won’t get to see it. TS Marketplace is a new food-hall-style eatery exclusively for resort employees. Read More
Opinion
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OPINION: Upstate Business Survey Should Be a Call to Action for Albany New York’s business community has expressed deep concerns regarding the direction of the state and its financial outlook, but it does not appear businesses will be getting much relief anytime soon. Read More
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OPINION: Our System Can’t Work Without Compromise If you’ve been paying attention to national news, you know that one of the big topics preoccupying Washington is a debate over lifting the debt ceiling. So, for that matter, is overhauling Social Security. Read More
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OPINION: Presidents get blamed for recessions on their watch If anything has a knack of making presidents in otherwise commanding positions into one-term presidents, it is recessions of the U.S. economy. Read More
Business Mentors
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Ask Rusty: How Do I Withdraw My Application for Social Security? Dear Rusty: I will be 67 [soon] and reached my full retirement age in July 2022. My wife and I are discussing whether we should take Social Security now or wait until we are age 70 to get a higher benefit. Read More
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Ask Rusty: What’s the Best Way to Start Receiving My Survivor Benefit? Dear Rusty: When one becomes a widow/widower, what is the most efficient way to start receiving the deceased’s monthly Social Security. Read More
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VIEWPOINT: NYS Pay-Transparency Law Amendments Signed into Law On March 3, 2023, a bill (https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2023/S1326) amending the New York State pay-transparency law was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul. It reflects changes that the governor requested in exchange for her approval of the law in December 2022. Read More
People on the Move
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Syracuse men’s basketball hires Straughn as assistant coach SYRACUSE, N.Y. — New Syracuse men’s basketball head coach Adrian Autry has gone outside the Orange family, but turned to a familiar face, to fill out his coaching staff. Read More -
Pinckney Hugo Group Pinckney Hugo Group, has hired ERIN BROWN as director of finance and accounting. Read More -
NICHOLAS SCHNELLER KeyBank has promoted NICHOLAS SCHNELLER to VP and commercial relationship manager, focusing on servicing middle-market companies. Read More