The income gap: Reframing the debate
In his January State of the Union address, President Barack Obama declared that the American dream was under siege. The president promised to shrink the income gap between rich and poor, calling it “t Read More
The income gap: Reframing the debate
In his January State of the Union address, President Barack Obama declared that the American dream was under siege. The president promised to shrink the income gap between rich and poor, calling it “t Read More
Tops reports positive Q4, full-year results
The parent company of the supermarket chain Tops Markets, LLC generated $1.2 million in net income in the fourth quarter of 2011, capping a year that contrasted with red ink in 2010.The fourth-quarter Read More
Bravo! As I write this editorial, the pundits are 99 percent certain that our elected officials will present us with another on-time budget for New York State. Kudos to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for encourag Read More
Reduce Your Tax Burden With the Proper Business Structure
Business owners can adopt a variety of legal structures, including a general partnership, limited partnership, registered limited-liability partnership (LLP), limited-liability company, C-corporation, Read More
Federal funds available for development projects
The state announced $1.2 million in grant funding under a program administered by the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) intended to alleviate economic distress and create jobs in 36 targeted Read More
Syracuse cracks list of top-20 performing American cities
Business Insider has named Syracuse the 16th best-performing city in America.The ranking is part of The 20 Best-Performing Cities in America, a Business Insider list that the website based on fourth-q Read More
Tompkins Financial prices stock offering
ITHACA — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE Amex: TMP) will offer 875,000 shares of its common stock for $40 each.The banking company expects to raise $35 million, an increase over the $30 million it expe Read More
Tompkins Financial announces stock offering
ITHACA — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE Amex: TMP) is planning a $30 million stock offering.The banking company plans to use the proceeds for working capital, possibly including repayment of securitie Read More
First Niagara adds indirect auto lending to portfolio
First Niagara Financial Group (NASDAQ: FNFG) is jumping into the indirect auto lending business.The Buffalo–based banking company said today it will provide a variety of financing options through deal Read More
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