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Abstract: The state government is now sponsoring a retirement savings program for private sector employees who lack access to a workplace plan. Body:  The state government is now sponsoring a retirement savings program for private sector employees who lack access to a workplace plan. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the program, called New York State Secure Choice Savings Program, earlier this month. The plan lets employees save automatically through payroll deductions into a Roth IRA. it’s designed to be easy for employers to implement.What You Need to KnowStarting soon (expected late 2025), Ne​w York ​State law​ will require most businesses with:10+ employees,Two or more years in operation, andNo existing retirement…

Abstract: Governor Hochul today announced the resignation of Adrienne Harris, Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). Body: ​Governor Hochul today announced the resignation of Adrienne Harris, Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). Kaitlin Asrow has been appointed Acting Superintendent.According to a press release, Asrow previously served as Executive Deputy Superintendent of the DFS Research & Innovation Division, where she oversaw the regulation of virtual currency companies.The position of DFS Superintendent is a gubernatorial appointment subject to confirmation by the State Senate. Superintendent Harris was appointed by Governor Hochul in August 2021 and confirmed on January…

Abstract: HubSpot INBOUND 2025: AI was everywhere. But the conversation has shifted from AI as a tool to AI as an agent. Body: ​By: Nick Johnson, Director of Technology at Big I NYI just came back from HubSpot INBOUND 2025, and like most major conferences this year, AI was everywhere. But this wasn’t the same conversation we were having in 2023 or even 2024. It wasn’t about writing blog posts with ChatGPT or generating quick marketing copy.The conversation has shifted from AI as a tool → to AI as an agent.And the bigger shift? From efficiency hacks → to redefining how systems themselves operate.From Efficiency to OptimizationFor…