New accounting firm forms in DeWitt
DeWITT, N.Y. — A new accounting firm, called Cuomo, Winters & Schmidt, CPAs, PLLC has formed in DeWitt. Robert F. Cuomo, Maryann Winters, and Mark A. Schmidt, all CPAs formerly with the firm of S Read More
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Davidson Automotive building new Clay campus, moving Fulton Ford
CLAY — Davidson Automotive Group recently broke ground on a new location on Route 31 in Clay that will feature a Ford dealership, a Davidson Collision Center, and a Precision Car Wash — all on one cam Read More
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Strategic Financial tops $1B in assets under management
UTICA — In 2013, Alan R. Leist, III told this reporter, “Our goal is to hit $1 billion in assets within two years. Mission accomplished, says the managing partner and a principal at Strategic Financia Read More
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Community Bank to complete acquisition of Oneida Financial on Dec. 4
DeWITT — Community Bank System (NYSE: CBU) has set Dec. 4 as the closing date for its acquisition of Oneida Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: ONFC). “We are excited to be partnering with Oneida Financial to Read More
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ConMed acquisition targets general-surgery strategy
UTICA — The “revitalization” of ConMed’s advanced-surgical business is a “key priority” in its general-surgery strategy. Curt Hartman, president and CEO of ConMed Corp. (NASDAQ: CNMD), made the com Read More
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Health Republic Closure Spotlights More Obamacare Troubles
The old cliché “there is no such thing as a free lunch” sadly rang true when it was announced that Health Republic of New York, one of the most popular insurance choices on New York’s health-insurance Read More
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SU appeal reduces NCAA men’s basketball scholarship penalty, but not vacated wins
The Syracuse University (SU) men’s basketball program will gain back one scholarship per year over the next four years, but the vacation of wins remains part of theNCAA penalty. The decision reduce Read More
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Alcoa, NYPA adjust contract to keep Massena plant open, saving nearly 500 jobs
MASSENA, N.Y. — Alcoa Inc. (NYSE: AA) has adjusted its contract with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to continue operating in Massena in St. Lawrence County, saving nearly 500 jobs. The New York Read More
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Greater Utica Chamber announces 2015 Business of the Year finalists
UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce announced it has selected the 12 finalists for its 2015 “Business of the Year Awards.” Dr. Todd Hutton, president of Utica College, will be the key Read More
Health Care & Education
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Crouse Health to donate cord blood to Upstate Medical’s cord-blood bank SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Parents delivering babies at Crouse Health will now have the opportunity to voluntarily donate their baby’s umbilical cord blood to the Upstate cord-blood bank at Upstate Medical University. Read More -
Hillside Family of Agencies names Peterson new CFO ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Hillside Family of Agencies (HFA) announced Christopher Peterson will soon join the organization as CFO. Read More -
Binghamton School of Pharmacy signs agreement with Cornell VESTAL — Binghamton University and Cornell University have signed an agreement that will allow Cornell students in the plant-sciences major to transfer into Binghamton’s doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program after three years of undergraduate study. Read More
Construction, Design & Real Estate
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Greater Syracuse Business Development Corp. appoints new executive director SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Greater Syracuse Business Development Corporation (GSBDC) has a new executive director. Read More -
New York AG James announces grant funding to address zombie homes UTICA, N.Y. — Utica, Syracuse, and Binghamton are among more than 45 communities that will use a total of $9 million in grant funding to reduce the number of “zombie” homes. Read More -
Silver Fox hires new executive director, expands to Manlius MANLIUS — Silver Fox Senior Social Club has hired a new executive director as it settles into its second location after its expansion into the town of Manlius. Read More
Manufacturing & Engineering
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New York manufacturing index turns positive in July The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index rose 13 points to 4.3 to emerge from negative territory in July. Read More -
FuzeHub announces Millennials in Manufacturing Awards ALBANY, N.Y. — The Albany–based nonprofit FuzeHub is launching its Millennials in Manufacturing Awards. Read More -
Barton & Loguidice acquires New Jersey firm to grow waste-management practice SALINA, N.Y. — Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. (B&L) announced it has acquired a New Jersey company as it seeks to grow its waste-management business. Read More