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Utica Harbor Point Development announces new board members
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Harbor Point Development Corporation (UHPDC), which is helping to spearhead the redevelopment of the city’s inner harbor, announced it has
Binghamton University SPIR office seeks proposals from New York companies
VESTAL, N.Y. — The Strategic Partnership for Industrial Resurgence (SPIR) office at Binghamton University announced it is seeking technical project proposals from interested New York state companies

People news: Arnold joins St. Joseph’s Health
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — St. Joseph’s Health announced that it has recently named Jamie Arnold communications and marketing officer for the nonprofit regional health-care system. Arnold

F.X. Matt to formally open Saranac 1888 Tavern & Tasting Room on Thursday
UTICA, N.Y. — F.X. Matt Brewing Co. will mark the formal grand opening of its Saranac 1888 Tavern & Tasting Room as a full-scale bar
Chemung Financial appoints CPA firm partner to board of directors
ELMIRA — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG) announced that it has appointed Kevin B. Tully, of Saratoga Springs, to the boards of directors of Chemung

M&T Bank has promoted MELISSA S. BOLLMAN to administrative VP. She has been with M&T for 18 years, holding several position, most recently serving

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. has named MICHAEL PRINCE first VP, senior retail manager in the CNY area. He has more than 16 years of
Barton & Loguidice announced the following promotions. JOHANNA E. DUFFY was named managing environmental scientist. She is a graduate of SUNY ESF and the College

BRANDON BARBA has joined the Syracuse branch of AXA Advisors, LLC. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and secondary education from SUNY Oswego. Barba

The Strebel Planning Group announced that VICKI PASTORE has accepted the position of financial planner assistant. She earned a degree in humanities from Eckerd College