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    Reported tornado causes damage in Great Valley
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    Reported tornado causes damage in Great Valley
    June 10, 2025
    GREAT VALLEY — Another wave of severe storms passed through the area Monday evening, with a reported tornado causing significant damage to homes and o...
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    GET A JOB: Finger Lakes Works does just that — works
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    GET A JOB: Finger Lakes Works does just that — works
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    Mar 03, 2016
    When someone offers me something for free I’m immediately suspicious. There’s got to be a catch. I love “The Profit” on CNBC because Marcus still does...
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    GET A JOB: Job interview questions haven’t changed much
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    GET A JOB: Job interview questions haven’t changed much
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    Feb 18, 2016
    If you own a small company or manage a small department you may only hire one or two people a year. If hiring is something you do infrequently, you’ll...
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    GET A JOB: What motivates kids to stay in school?
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    GET A JOB: What motivates kids to stay in school?
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    Feb 04, 2016
    For decades we’ve been telling adolescents why they need to stay in school but let’s be honest ... this approach hasn’t worked so well. I believe we n...
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    GET A JOB: How did you choose a career?
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    GET A JOB: How did you choose a career?
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    Jan 21, 2016
    What is the best career advice you ever heard as a kid? Did it come from your parents, a teacher or a close friend? I’m sure my parents offered me som...
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    GET A JOB: Freshen up your focus in the new year
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    GET A JOB: Freshen up your focus in the new year
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    Jan 07, 2016
    I’m not a gambling man, but I’m willing to bet that more than half of us have already broken our New Year’s resolutions. On one hand this makes me lau...
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    GET A JOB: Be ‘proactive’ in job search, not ‘reactive’
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    GET A JOB: Be ‘proactive’ in job search, not ‘reactive’
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    Dec 17, 2015
    A good friend told me that my interviewing tips have been extremely helpful, but right now she’s having difficulty finding open positions. She regular...
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    GET A JOB: No job is too small for appreciation
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    GET A JOB: No job is too small for appreciation
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    Dec 03, 2015
    I’ve been avoiding this topic for more than a year, but I think it’s time to recognize the elephant in the room. The gap between the “haves” and the “...
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    GET A JOB: Start career conversations
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    GET A JOB: Start career conversations
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    Nov 12, 2015
    Have stress in your life? I’ll tell you what’s stressful. You’re 16 and your parents ask: “So what do you want to be when you grow up? If you don’t wa...
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    GET A JOB: Don’t get complacent in career goals
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    GET A JOB: Don’t get complacent in career goals
    Oct 29, 2015
    On a recent weekend my wife and I were running some errands, and we stopped at a coffee shop along the way. We sat down to enjoy our coffee and notice...
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    GET A JOB: Fall is a great time to get organized
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    GET A JOB: Fall is a great time to get organized
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    Oct 15, 2015
    It’s that time of the year to turn over the clothes in my closet. My wardrobe basically reflects the two seasons in Central New York. Clothes to keep ...
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    GET A JOB: There’s something to be said for blind auditions
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    GET A JOB: There’s something to be said for blind auditions
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    Oct 01, 2015
    I must confess that I am a big fan of one of the most popular reality TV shows, “The Voice.” The fact that the selection process is a blind choice (ju...
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    GET A JOB: Tips for a career change
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    GET A JOB: Tips for a career change
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    Sep 17, 2015
    I’m going to miss the summer months for lots of reasons. I’ll miss the grandkids playing in the lake, golfing, fishing and a different festival every ...
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    GET A JOB: Write a résumé that lasts
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    GET A JOB: Write a résumé that lasts
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    Sep 03, 2015
    My dad never understood how I could review a hundred résumés in under 20 minutes. Some candidates had more than 20 years of experience, and dad though...
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    GET A JOB: The fair wage question
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    GET A JOB: The fair wage question
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    Aug 13, 2015
    You can’t talk about jobs without talking about pay. What is an equitable pay for the job you do? I may regret raising the issue of “equitable pay,” b...
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    GET A JOB: Who are you when no one is looking?
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    GET A JOB: Who are you when no one is looking?
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    Jul 30, 2015
    When I conduct training sessions I always tell managers they should adopt this philosophy: Hire for attitude, train for skills. We discuss the fact th...
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    GET A JOB: Personality testing is here to stay
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    GET A JOB: Personality testing is here to stay
    BILL KAMINKSI 
    Jul 16, 2015
    1. Going to the dentist. 2. Speaking in front of a large group. 3. Taking a pre-employment personality test. What do these three things have in common...
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    GET A JOB: Presidential run like job seeking
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    GET A JOB: Presidential run like job seeking
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    Jul 02, 2015
    Today I’m pleased to announce I’ve decided to run for president of the United States. Let’s see, am I candidate number 12 or 13 on the list of folks w...
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    GET A JOB: Interviews should be honest, not a performance
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    GET A JOB: Interviews should be honest, not a performance
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    Jun 18, 2015
    As a professional trainer my job is to teach managers how to hire great people. I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve read more than 100 books over 20 ...
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    GET A JOB: An attitude adjustment could go a long way
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    GET A JOB: An attitude adjustment could go a long way
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    Jun 04, 2015
    My dad worked for the same employer, in the same job for about 35 years. And he complained about his job for 32 out of those 35 years. During my dad’s...
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    GET A JOB: 1. Get job, 2. Develop career plan
    Career Advice
    GET A JOB: 1. Get job, 2. Develop career plan
    BILL KAMINSKI 
    May 07, 2015
    Life isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon. What I’ve come to realize is that finding a job is the first lap in a 100-lap race. Here’s my point: If you don’...
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    June 16, 2025
    CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Mackenzie Hinman of Randolph, N.Y., has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art from Cedarville University. POTSDAM — Brooke...
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    Salamanca library’s Summer Ready Program begins June 28
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    Salamanca library’s Summer Ready Program begins June 28
    June 16, 2025
    SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Public Library will kick off its Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World,” with a mini carnival Saturday, June 28 from 11 a...
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    Ellicottville’s Marsh named Youth of the Week
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    Ellicottville’s Marsh named Youth of the Week
    June 16, 2025
    The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau announces this week’s featured Youth Citizenship Award recipient is Courtney Marsh, the daughter of Jason and Nico...
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    Searles ready for next adventure after 45 years in Cattaraugus County government
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    Searles ready for next adventure after 45 years in Cattaraugus County government
    Kellen Quigley 
    June 14, 2025
    OLEAN — For nearly 46 years of governmental operations in Cattaraugus County — through major technology changes, new building projects, historical cel...
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    Randolph Cemetery receives historical recognition with Pomeroy Foundation marker
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    Randolph Cemetery receives historical recognition with Pomeroy Foundation marker
    June 13, 2025
    RANDOLPH — A new roadside historical marker from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation has been installed at the entrance to the Randolph Cemetery, docume...
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    Free Goodskills Career Builder training program coming to Salamanca
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    Free Goodskills Career Builder training program coming to Salamanca
    Kellen Quigley 
    June 13, 2025
    SALAMANCA — Goodwill of Western New York is planning an upcoming session of its Goodskills Career Builder training program in Salamanca. The training ...
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