Tim Zyla

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Managing Editor at The News-Item

Managing Editor at The News-Item | Business and finance writer | Somewhat not-horrible golfer | Phillies fan

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‘The Labor is Here,’ But Policy Needs to Support the Caribbean

1 week ago | nearshoreamericas.com | Tim Zyla

When Debra Fraser first came to Jamaica from Canada in 2000 on a church mission trip, she never imagined she’d play a growing role in the Caribbean’s fast-growing business process outsourcing industry. After two years of volunteering, Fraser joined Vistaprint in 2003 as an HR leader, helping the company expand into Jamaica.
Knolles' handling of bus complaint should be lauded

2 weeks ago | thedailyreview.com | Tim Zyla

There’s a certain level of jadedness that often comes from working in journalism. Operating closely to the world of small-town politics gives us plenty of insights into how the world works and how the decisions our elected leaders make affect people. It also gives us insight into human nature — the urge for many to hide information when mistakes are made, or when uncomfortable issues arise. kAmp?5 E96?[ D@>6E:>6D[ H6 C625 DE@C:6D =:<6 E96 @?6 AF3=:D965 :? (65?6D52J’D 65:E:@?
The Artificial Argument in the Real World of Real Estate

3 weeks ago | nearshoreamericas.com | Tim Zyla

Nearshore operators have been discussing how artificial intelligence could transform the industry for years. However, like many other industries that AI experts had promised would bring transformation, the widespread layoffs have yet to come. The business process outsourcing market has ballooned in growth over the past 15 years, a trend that most analysts predict will continue in the short term.
To Your Good Health: Severe pain after knee surgery requires reevaluation

4 weeks ago | thedailyreview.com | Tim Zyla

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had left knee replacement surgery three weeks ago. He has had continuous unrelenting pain since. He was initially on hydrocodone with acetaminophen alternating with tramadol. This barely touched the pain. We were referred to a pain specialist who prescribed hydrocodone, but our insurance wouldn’t allow it. He is also on gabapentin and baclofen. The doctor took an X-ray, and said all looked normal. My husband spiked a fever of 103 five days after surgery but nothing since.
Arias Out, Buying Influence In: Is LatAm Being Dismissed?

1 month ago | nearshoreamericas.com | Tim Zyla

Thirteen years ago, former Costa Rican President Oscar Arias shared a lunch with Washington Post reporter Manuel Roig-Franzia to reflect on the 25th anniversary of the peace accord he established between five Central American nations ravaged by conflict. Last week, the U.S. revoked his visa. The state department told NPR visa records are confidential and cannot be discussed publicly.
Ridgebury man sentenced up to 7 years for repeated sexual assault of child

1 month ago | morning-times.com | Tim Zyla

HARRISBURG — A Ridgebury man will serve 15 months to seven years behind bars after being convicted by a Bradford County jury of indecent assault and corruption of minors. Matthew E. Chapman, 43, was accused of assaulting a sleeping child on multiple occasions. He was prosecuted by the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General under the supervision of Senior Deputy Attorney General Rebecca Elo. kAmQ~FC 677@CED E@ 9@=5 23FD6CD @7 49:=5C6?
H1-B Visa Restrictions Likely to Boost Nearshore

1 month ago | nearshoreamericas.com | Tim Zyla

Tech giants, including Microsoft, Google and Amazon, warned H1-B Visa employees this week against leaving the country for fear of not being allowed back in, the latest twist in an ongoing conversation surrounding immigration in America. As anxiety rises among U.S. visa holders amid rising deportations and scrutiny, some Nearshore industry experts are saying the dynamic could be beneficial to companies aligned with talent acquisition in Latin America.
Judge shoots down Salsman's request to be released from prison

1 month ago | thedailyreview.com | Tim Zyla

WILLIAMSPORT — Former Bradford County District Attorney Chad Salsman will remain in jail serving his 18 to 60 month sentence after a federal magistrate ruled earlier this month that the Pennsylvania Parole Board did not err in rescinding his parole two months after the state board granted it. Salsman filed a petition before United States Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab after the state parole board reversed a Jan. 25, 2024, decision to grant him parole before he was released from jail. kAmx?
Crawford sisters continue family tradition at Windham Twp. farm

1 month ago | thedailyreview.com | Tim Zyla

Jamie Crawford didn’t waste much time after high school getting away from the family farm where she grew up in Windham Township. The long hours and stressful days were a catalyst for her attending Binghamton University and earning a degree in finance. kAmy2>:6’D J@F?86DE D:DE6C[ $96=3J[ 2=D@ 3C2?4965 @FE 27E6C D49@@=[ H@C<:?8 @? 72C>D :? r@??64E:4FE 2?5 |2:?6] $96[ E@@[ 6G6?EF2==J 7@F?5 96C H2J 324< E@ E96 72>:=J 72C> @?
Officials expect trend of lower impact fee funding to continue

1 month ago | thedailyreview.com | Tim Zyla

TOWANDA — Last year, statewide Act 13 impact fee revenue dropped by nearly $100 million from the 2023 disbursement of $279 million, a majority of which is shared between numerous counties and municipalities across the commonwealth. Officials at the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission said the drop in revenue was due to significantly lower natural gas prices in 2023. kAmx>A24E 766D 2C6 5:D3FCD65 E@ 4@F?E:6D 6249 J62C :? E96 DF>>6C 7@C 5C:==:?8 24E:G:EJ :?