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Schumer, Katko: Lawmakers restore funding for Centro, other mass-transit systems
Congressional lawmakers have agreed to restore funding for mass-transit systems, such as Centro, in a federal transportation bill. Centro would receive $12 million over the
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,
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).
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:
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.
KeyCorp declares quarterly dividend of 7.5 cents
KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY), parent of KeyBank, announced that its board of directors has declared a cash dividend of 7 ½ cents per share of its
Chore No More aims to help clear away the snow and the clutter
VESTAL — A new digital marketplace called Chore No More, which seeks to allow consumers to quickly schedule snow-removal service for their driveways and walkways,
SyracuseFirst forges relationships to build local businesses, economy
SYRACUSE –– SyracuseFirst on Monday, Nov. 23, will host its sixth annual Buy Local Bash, seeking to boost area businesses just in time for the
Mason Contractors Association of America starts new upstate New York chapter
CAZENOVIA — The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has announced the creation of its first chapter in New York state. The Upstate New York
Town clerk in Thousand Islands region charged with stealing $36,000
ALEXANDRIA, N.Y. — The former town clerk in the town of Alexandria in Jefferson County is under arrest, accused of stealing more than $36,000 in