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First Niagara to close Syracuse mortgage-processing office, cutting 14 jobs
SYRACUSE — First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG) announced today it will close its mortgage-processing office in the Washington Station building in Syracuse, cutting
New York Fed survey: consumers expect larger increase in wages
American consumers have boosted their expectations for earnings this year, according to new survey results the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released today. The
New York’s initial jobless claims fall sharply again
The number of people applying for new unemployment-insurance benefits in New York state in the week ending Jan. 25 fell by 7,083, or 25 percent,
Solvay Bank plans new branch, technology for 2014
SOLVAY — Solvay Bank has big plans for 2014 that include a new “smart branch” in DeWitt and several new technology components that will improve
NBT Bancorp net income rises nearly 37 percent in fourth quarter
NORWICH — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) reported that its net income rose to $17.9 million, or 41 cents a share, in the fourth quarter,
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SU announces record crowd of 35,446 set for Duke game Saturday
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University (SU) announced today that it is expecting a record crowd of 35,446 for the much-awaited Duke vs. Syracuse basketball game at
New York’s initial jobless claims fall 16 percent in latest week
The number of people applying for new unemployment-insurance benefits in New York state in the week ending Jan. 18 fell by 5,493, or 16 percent,
NBT Bancorp Q4 net income rises nearly 37 percent
NORWICH — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) reported that its net income rose to $17.9 million, or 41 cents a share, in the fourth quarter,
Tompkins Financial profit soars in 2013, fourth quarter after Pa. acquisition
ITHACA — Tompkins Financial Corp.’s acquisition of VIST Financial Corp. in mid-2012 contributed to a “record performance” for the banking company in 2013. For the