DOL: Lawful absence protections now in effect
The state Department of Labor announced that a new law is in effect that reiterates New York state’s commitment to protecting workers who take legally protected absences from work. The law,…
Government news (published in the order received)
Editor’s note: These press releases are arranged here in the order in which they were received. Griffo and Miller sworn into office Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-C-Rome, and Assemblyman Brian Miller,…
Merima Smajic-Oren, Esq. Announces Candidacy for Oneida County Clerk
City of Utica’s Assistant Corporation Counsel, Merima Smajic-Oren, Esq., recently announced her campaign for Oneida County Clerk. Smajic-Oren has been a proud resident of Utica since arriving in the United…
Zielinski launches campaign for Oneida County Clerk
Republican John Zielinski has launched his campaign and is seeking Republican and Conservative lines in the November 2022 election for Oneida County Clerk. Clerk Sandra DePerno is retiring at the…
Tenney issues statement on new Florida election law
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22), co-chair of the House Election Integrity Caucus applauded Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for signing into law an election reform bill that will strengthen the integrity of…
Tenney to host mobile office hours
Cortland and Herkimer counties sites for meetings with staff Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) announced she will host mobile office hours for constituents in New York’s 22nd Congressional District to connect…
MCV Law welcomes Michelle Hollebeke
MCV Law welcomes attorney Michelle E. Hollebeke to the Workers’ Compensation department of the firm. Hollebeke graduated cum laude from Colgate University and received her juris doctor cum laude from…
Salka to host town hall discussion
Assemblyman John Salka (R,C,Ref-Brookfield) will be hosting an official town hall in Laurens from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. The focus of the event will be about…
Rear Admiral Garry R. White, USN (Ret) to present the 2019 Eagle Scout Community Service Project of the Year Award
A great addition to the Oct. 9 BSA Leadership Dinner program, Rear Admiral Garry R. White, USN (Ret) will present the 2019 Eagle Scout Community Service Project of the Year…
Gunther Schnorr Joins D&B Engineers and Architects, P.C. as a Senior Engineer
D&B Engineers and Architects, P.C. (D&B) announces Gunther Schnorr as a senior engineer. Schnorr, who joins D&B’s East Syracuse office, will be responsible for overseeing field sampling programs at state…
Brindisi announces AFRL Perimeter Security Funds Safe
After reports of diversions of military construction project funds, congressman declares Rome Lab off the chopping block Congressman Anthony Brindisi issued the following statement regarding the Pentagon’s decision to redirect $3.6 billion from 127…
You’re invited: Ribbon-cutting at Colozzi’s Rose Petal Gifts
Join the Clinton Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Steve Bellona at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2019, as board members and the community welcome Colozzi’s Rose Petal Gifts, 3 West…