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New York homeowner exemption does not shield contractors in house renovation falls
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A New York construction law firm is warning workers that the state’s homeowner exemption under Labor Law Sections 240 and 241 protects qualifying one- and two-family homeowners, not general contractors or subcontractors.
Jonathan Wroble joins New York Financial Educators Council advisory board
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The New York Financial Educators Council has named Jonathan Wroble, co-developer of the Get A Financial Life NYC high school curriculum, to its Advisory Board.
Albany Job Fair adds veteran-only hour and resume distribution program
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The Albany Job Fair returns Sept. 9 in Latham, New York, with more than 40 recruiters, a Veteran’s Hour and an online application option.
Ascend Digital Agency volunteers and donates $5,000 to Ronald McDonald House Buffalo
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Ascend Digital Agency, a Buffalo-based marketing firm, spent a volunteer shift at Ronald McDonald House Buffalo on Aug. 7 and gave the nonprofit $5,000. The effort supports families with children receiving care in Buffalo and underscores the…
CodaPet adds Buffalo veterinarian for at-home pet euthanasia
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CodaPet expanded its in-home pet euthanasia network in Buffalo by adding licensed veterinarian Marissa Weaver to serve families in Western New York. The move gives pet owners more end-of-life options at home, with service starting at $375 in…
New York reparations commission schedules public meetings in Rochester and New Rochelle
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The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will hold public business meetings Aug. 14 in Rochester and New Rochelle.
New York veterans agency to host free VA home loan webinar Aug. 19
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The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services will hold a free virtual Chat & Chew on Aug. 19 to help veterans, service members and military families understand and use VA home loan benefits.
CPR Inc. opens first New York digital communications center in Rochester
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Caribbean Preparedness & Response, Inc. has opened its first Digital Communication Center outside Puerto Rico at Eugenio María de Hostos Charter School in Rochester, backed by New York State funding.
Elite Video expands Western New York video production services
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Elite Video is reinforcing its Buffalo and Rochester operations with expanded corporate video, event coverage, and commercial content services across Western New York. The move underscores the company’s push to keep its hometown market at the…
Couples Rehab publishes guide on out-of-network PPO benefits for New York couples
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Couples Rehab has released a free educational guide for New York residents seeking addiction treatment as a couple, explaining how out-of-network PPO benefits, single case agreements and appeal rights work.
New York Women's Foundation adds three board members
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The New York Women’s Foundation has named Elizabeth De León Bhargava, Lisa Ferri and Lolita Morrow to its Board of Directors.
Tyson & Mendes promotes Michael S. Greenfield to partner in New York
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Tyson & Mendes has elevated Michael S. Greenfield to partner in its New York office, recognizing his trial experience in general liability and healthcare litigation.
Greenspan & Greenspan marks 67 years with four New York offices
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Greenspan & Greenspan, P.C. is marking 67 years in business this November as the White Plains-based personal injury firm expands across Westchester, Rockland, and the Bronx.
Insero Advisors wins Rochester’s top accounting firm honor for fourth straight year
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Insero Advisors was named the No. 1 Best Accounting Firm in the Rochester Business Journal and The Daily Record’s 2026 Reader Rankings, extending a four-year run at the top. The public vote underscores the firm’s standing with clients, partners…
Couples Rehab expands New York resources for joint addiction treatment
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Couples Rehab has launched expanded New York resources to help partners with substance use disorders find same-day admission, verify PPO insurance, and compare treatment options together across the state.
AMMA urges New York to use U.S.-made N95s during wildfire smoke emergency
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The American Medical Manufacturers Association is pressing New York state and city leaders to distribute domestically made, NIOSH-approved N95 respirators instead of Chinese-made KN95 masks as wildfire smoke worsens air quality.
Branford to auction Pallidus SiC wafer plant in Albany
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The Branford Group and Heritage Global Partners will sell Pallidus’ complete silicon carbide wafer manufacturing operation in Albany, New York, through a timed online auction that opens Aug. 24 and closes Aug. 27. The asset package includes…
Albany State taps Denise Davis-Maye for new faculty affairs role
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Albany State University has named Dr. Denise Davis-Maye as its first associate provost for faculty affairs, effective Aug. 1, 2026. The new post is meant to strengthen hiring, promotion, development and retention as the university pushes academic…
NIB New York replaces NYSPSP as the public face of New York’s blind employment program
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The New York State Preferred Source Program for New Yorkers Who Are Blind has rebranded as NIB New York, or NIBNY, in Albany.
Tokyo has no second-home tax as New York surcharge begins
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Housing Japan says Tokyo remains free of pied-à-terre, vacancy and non-resident property taxes just as New York City’s new surcharge on qualifying second homes took effect July 1, 2026. The contrast could matter for U.S. buyers comparing long-term…
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