Big I for Intern

My name is Glenn, and I'm a sophomore Television-Radio Major at Ithaca College. I am interning at Big I New York for my winter break and really enjoying it so far. My official title is "Marketing Intern" and my name is even on the phone in my cubicle. I've never felt this professional before. I dress in business casual clothing and wear makeup everyday to properly fit the role. So far, I've worked on a few different projects, and it's only the start of my second week! I sent emails to people scheduling appointments to discuss my project efforts as well as left the office to get lunch without telling anyone. I've…

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On Our Mind: Hard Rock Hotel Under Construction Collapses

​Now that I have your attention lets talk about something that should have the hairs on the back of your neck standing at attention!! On October 12th  there was a major collapse of a building under construction in New Orleans. According to a news report by John Simerman of The Times-Picayune, “The concrete floors that gave way on Oct. 12 atop the Hard Rock Hotel as it rose above Canal Street were poured into a different kind and size of metal decking than what the city's permitting office had approved for the project, according to documents and several sources. Whether engineers accounted for that change…

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Cybersecurity Regulation – Extension of Filing Deadline for Certification of Compliance Beginning in 2020

​Commencing 2020, The New York State Department of Financial Services (“Department") is extending the deadline for filing the Certification of Compliance pursuant to 23 NYCRR 500 (“Cybersecurity Regulation") from February 15th of each year to April 15th of each year.  Therefore, your next Certification of Compliance will need to be filed by April 15, 2020, covering the calendar year 2019, although the Department will accept Certifications of Compliance filings starting on January 1, 2020.  This extension is effective immediately with respect to Certifications of Compliance filings in 2020.   The Department will be issuing a proposed regulation to amend the Cybersecurity Regulation to change the Certification…

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