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Visions FCU, SU launch financial-literacy program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) is set to launch the Student-Athlete Financial Empowerment Program in January. It’s an initiative designed to prepare Orange student-athletes

Beginnings Credit Union formally opens North Syracuse branch
NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Beginnings Credit Union branch in the village of North Syracuse has transitioned to its new branding. Formerly CFCU Community Credit

AmeriCU, Mountain Valley FCU merger expected to get state approval by year’s end
ROME, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Financial Services is expected to issue a final approval of the proposed merger between credit unions

New Visions FCU chief HR officer wants to listen and learn
ENDWELL, N.Y. — Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) has a new VP/chief human resources officer (CHRO), who started her new duties back in the summer.

Drakos Urgent Care opens new location in Camillus
CAMILLUS, N.Y. — Drakos Urgent Care says it has opened an urgent-care center in Camillus, representing its third location providing urgent-care services. Drakos Urgent Care

City of Binghamton, Broome County partnering on expanded mental-health crisis response
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The City of Binghamton is providing $100,000 to support the expansion of local mental-health crisis response. Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham joined Broome

Turning Stone says its major expansion project will open much sooner than expected
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation on Wednesday said the massive Turning Stone Evolution expansion project is progressing ahead of schedule with the Crescent

Broome County appoints new deputy county executive for physical services
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County Executive Jason Garnar has announced the appointment of Hal McCabe as the county’s new deputy county executive for physical services.

CenterState CEO recognizes more than 350 companies during Economic Champions luncheon
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO on Wednesday recognized the efforts of 353 businesses and nonprofits during its annual Economic Champions Celebration at the Nicholas J.

Colgate says students with family income up to $175K can attend tuition free
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Colgate University says students with a total family income up to $175,000 can now attend the school tuition-free. In addition, those students