AMINE HILA, M.D., was recently appointed to the new position of VP for digestive services at UHS. Read More
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Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc.
MICHAEL FIORE has joined Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS), a Baldwinsville–based market-research firm, as its newest research analyst within the research analytics department. Read More
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Langston named first female chief information officer at Excellus
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, the largest health insurer in Central New York, has appointed Cindy Langston as senior VP and the first female chief information officer in its 87-year history. Read More
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People news: Hartwick College names VP for academic affairs
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College in Oneonta has announced Laurel Bongiorno as its new VP for academic affairs/dean of faculty. Read More
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McClelland named CEO of Pinnacle Capital Management
DeWITT, N.Y. — Pinnacle Holding Company, LLC has appointed Kevin McClelland CEO of its money-management division, Pinnacle Capital Management, LLC (PCM). Read More
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People news: Pascale joins On Point for College as development director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Lynne Pascale recently joined On Point for College as the organization’s new development director. Read More
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People news: Obatusin named director of MVHS Behavioral Service Line
UTICA, N.Y. — Psychiatrist Tayo Obatusin, M.D. has joined the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) as assistant clinical professor of psychiatry, psychiatry residency program director, and director of the Behavioral Service Line. Read More
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Usherwood Office Technology appoints Stinson as company president
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Usherwood Office Technology on Tuesday said it has promoted Ken Stinson to company president. Read More
Opinion
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OPINION: In Albany, Public Safety Must be a Priority in 2022 The start of 2022 offers us many opportunities to change the way we do things. Read More
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OPINION: Reining in Government Spending Will Be Tough With a $1 trillion infrastructure package on the books and the Biden administration’s $1.8 trillion “Build Back Better” measure preoccupying the Senate after passing the House, government spending is very much on Americans’ minds. Read More
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OPINION: With the Start of a New Year, Looking Ahead with Optimism to 2022 While my colleagues and I gear up for a new legislative session, I am optimistic for a brighter and better 2022. Read More
Business Mentors
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VIEWPOINT: New York Publishes Final Paid Sick-Leave Regulations On Dec. 22, 2021, New York State published its final paid sick-leave regulations. These regulations are identical to the proposed regulations, initially published on Dec. 9, 2020. Read More -
VIEWPOINT: N.Y.’s Minimum Salary Level to Qualify for Executive Exemptions Will Rise Ever since the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced an increase in the minimum wage from $12.50 per hour to $13.20 an hour in areas outside of New York City, and Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties effective Dec. 31, 2021, we have been expecting a proportionate increase in the minimum weekly salary to qualify for the executive and administrative exemptions. Read More -
Ask Rusty: How Do I Apply for Social Security Benefits? Dear Rusty: I would like some advice concerning Social Security. In January, I will be 62.5 years old. I was laid off two years ago and have not had a steady income since (though I still have bills to pay). Read More
People on the Move
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SUNY Oswego extends appointment of chief enrollment officer OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego announced it has extended the appointment of Joel Wincowski as interim executive director of enrollment management through June 2023. Read More -
People news: Birch Wealth Management hires operations specialist ROME, N.Y. — Noah Hartung, of Oriskany, has joined Birch Wealth Management as operations specialist. Read More -
People news: Arc Herkimer names chief information officer HERKIMER, N.Y. — Arc Herkimer has appointed Peter Bizzari as its new chief information officer (CIO). Read More