The proposed Department of Labor rule notes that it could allow employers to save some money by letting tipped and non-tipped workers pool their pay.
Binghamton Airport Receives Over $6 Million In Federal Funds
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The funds will pay for improvements to the airport’s taxiways.
As Oil Prices Drop And Money Dries Up, Is The U.S. Shale Boom Going Bust?
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The boom that helped make the U.S. the world’s largest oil producer could be ending. Oil prices are down amid weak demand and investors no longer seem willing to write the industry a blank check.
Reaction After Protest Abruptly Cancels Conservative Economist’s Talk At Binghamton University
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Former ACLU President says cancelling lecture may have sent the wrong message.
Economy
Finger Lakes Poverty Is Driving Early Deaths, Report Finds
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The link between poor health and poverty is stronger than ever in the Finger Lakes, according to a new report from Rochester non-profit Common Ground Health. The organization says it has data that’s never been collected before.
Congress To Consider Bill That May Help New York Dairy Workers
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The new bill will allow visas for year-round workers and it provides a path to legal status for current farm workers already in the U.S.
Economy
Despite Scotland’s Fracking Ban, Imported American Shale Gas Is Key To One Town’s Economy
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Natural gas is mostly used for heating homes or fueling power plants. But when it comes out of the ground, it contains another key ingredient — ethane, a building block of plastics.
Economy
Work Complete On 50 Mile Drone Test Corridor In New York
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Central New York’s emerging drone industry is taking some major steps forward, as construction of the infrastructure is complete for the unmanned traffic management drone corridor.
Economy
Bill Would Allow Reusable Beverage Container Refills In New York
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Two Democratic state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would give customers in cafes, fast food shops and even in some restaurants, the option to use their own container for coffee, water, or to bring home left overs.
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Wegmans Fans Line Up Early For Brooklyn Store Opening
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“I made fun of my husband for the thought of going his early, but apparently he wasn’t alone.”
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‘Silver Tsunami’ Of Manufacturing Retirements Pushes PA To Prioritize STEM Education
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The state estimates that most jobs created in the next decade will require workers to use computers, and many opportunities will be STEM-related.