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Syracuse Community Health formally opens new building

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Community Health (SCH) on Friday formally opened its new health facility that it says will provide “the latest in patient-centered care and design.” Read More
SU, MVCC awarded $1.3M in federal funding to expand clean-energy workforce training

Syracuse University and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) will use a total of $1.3 million in federal funding to expand workforce-training programs for students entering the clean-energy workforce. Read More
Generations Bank names new president and CEO

SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Generations Bank on Tuesday announced the appointment of Angela Krezmer as its new president and CEO, effective Nov. 27. Read More
Bassett adds surgical robot to A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta

ONEONTA, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network now offers robotic-assisted surgery at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta with the da Vinci Surgical System. Read More
Syracuse University formally introduces Fran Brown as new head football coach

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Fran Brown, the new head football coach at Syracuse University, says he likes to “speak from the heart and it always comes out real.” Read More
Bassett CEO Ibrahim to depart at end of year; Thompson named interim CEO

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network will change leadership in the new year as President/CEO Tommy Ibrahim leaves the health-care system at the end of December. Read More
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York receives technology grant for online portal

UTICA, N.Y. — The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has awarded the Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York (LASMNY) a $270,600 Technology Initiative Grant to develop an online intake portal for eviction-defense referrals. Read More
Syracuse to face South Florida in the Boca Raton Bowl on Dec. 21

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse will face the South Florida Bulls in the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl to cap off the teams’ 2023 football seasons. Read More
Slocum-Dickson Medical Group to close Ilion office at end of year

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Slocum-Dickson Medical Group (SDMG) on Friday said it will close its Ilion location at the end of the year. Read More

Opinion

OPINION: Shop Local and Support Your Community this Holiday Season Small businesses are the backbone of New York’s communities and one of the most important elements of our state’s economy. Read More
OPINION: We can fix our broken politics Americans are fed up with politics. That’s the obvious conclusion of a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, which found many of us have “unrelentingly negative” views of politics and elected officials. Read More
OPINION: Clean Slate Act is Another Step Back for Public Safety In NYS Nearly every public poll conducted in recent years has reflected a similar sentiment: crime is a significant problem in New York state. Read More

Business Mentors

VIEWPOINT: Preparing for Tax Season & Your Future With tax season upon us, business owners are hyper-focused on making sure their filing is correct. While this is incredibly important, many business owners are missing out on an ideal opportunity to plan financially, for next year and beyond. Read More
Ask Rusty: Can I Voluntarily Suspend My SS Payments? Dear Rusty: My wife retired in 2015 and is receiving Social Security (SS). I am past my full retirement age, and I still work. Read More
VIEWPOINT: 7 tips for choosing your health benefits in 2024 As inflation in the U.S. remains high, you may be looking to adjust your lifestyle and spending habits. But when it comes to health care, it’s important to keep your budget and well-being in mind. Read More

People on the Move

Generations Bank names new president and CEO SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Generations Bank on Tuesday announced the appointment of Angela Krezmer as its new president and CEO, effective Nov. 27. Read More
Bassett CEO Ibrahim to depart at end of year; Thompson named interim CEO COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network will change leadership in the new year as President/CEO Tommy Ibrahim leaves the health-care system at the end of December. Read More
Indium Corp. updates technical-services team CLINTON, N.Y. — Indium Corporation recently made some key updates to its technical-services team. Read More