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State fines Binghamton life-insurance firm for rescinding policies
Columbian Mutual Life is also required to pay the beneficiaries The state is requiring the Binghamton–based Columbian Mutual Life Insurance Company to pay a
AARP survey: Majority of N.Y. small businesses want state to set up retirement option for workers
Two thirds (68 percent) of New York small businesses want the state to establish an “easy, effective and inexpensive” way for their employees to save,
Chemung Canal Trust, parent company begin 2017 with Tomson as new CEO
ELMIRA — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG) and its banking subsidiary, Chemung Canal Trust Company are beginning operations in 2017 with a new CEO.
JetBlue, Premier Aviation sign agreement for maintenance, painting work at Griffiss Airport in Rome
ROME, N.Y. — JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ: JBLU) and Premier Aviation on Wednesday announced a five-year, heavy maintenance and paint agreement for the Embraer 190
Syracuse University names new CFO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Wednesday announced the appointment of Amir Rahnamay-Azar as the school’s new senior VP and CFO. His appointment is effective
Excellus names Renner Southern Tier regional president
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has appointed Jessica Renner as president of its Southern Tier region. Renner replaces Kevin McGurgan, who retired from the position on Dec.
Lockheed Martin to hold recruiting event on Thursday at Destiny USA
SALINA, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) wants to fill more than 100 total job openings at its plants in Salina and in Owego.
People news: Byrne Dairy appoints Digital Hyve’s Knauss to board
LAFAYETTE, N.Y. — Byrne Dairy Inc. announced it has appointed Jeff Knauss as a member of its board of directors. Knauss is co-founder of the
Cuomo unveils free tuition plan for students attending state colleges
NEW YORK, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced a plan to offer free tuition at state colleges for the state’s middle-class
Del Lago Resort & Casino announces initial entertainment lineup
TYRE, N.Y. — Del Lago Resort & Casino on Monday announced its early lineup of performers at the Vine, its 2,400-person entertainment venue. The $440