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M. Griffith Investment Services has promoted Michael E. Evans to senior vice president. He is also group head of Evans & Topi Retirement Advisors. A former

ohn J. Berardi has joined ISSI Technology Professionals as an associate technical recruiter. He comes to ISSI with eight years experience in telecommunications and IT
NBT Bank recently promoted John Buffa to regional president for NBT Bank’s Mohawk Valley locations in Oneida and Herkimer counties. Buffa, who has more than

Rosemary Hyland has been promoted to executive vice president, director of human resources for Tompkins Financial Corp. She first joined the Tompkins Financial organization in

Nancy H. Noonan was recently hired by Solvay Bank as the branch manager of the new Solvay Bank, DeWitt branch. She comes to Solvay Bank

NBT Bank promotes Burback to business-banking officer
UTICA — NBT Bank has promoted Adam Burback to business banking officer. In this position, he is responsible for developing and managing business relationships with

SUNY Oswego, SUNY Canton get $3 million for building upgrades
OSWEGO — State Senator Patty Ritchie announced she has helped secure $3 million in special funding to be divided between SUNY Canton and SUNY Oswego

Community Foundation elects three new board members
J. Daniel PluffSVP and financial advisor, The Pluff, Hooley, Black Group of Morgan StanleyAs senior vice president at Morgan Stanley, Pluff focuses on investment planning,

Canadian teen retailer Garage set to open store in Destiny this fall
SYRACUSE — Garage, a Montreal–based retailer of clothing geared primarily toward teenage girls, plans to open a new store at Destiny USA this fall. The

Johnny Rockets reopens at Destiny USA following renovation project
SYRACUSE — Johnny Rockets, the 1940s-themed restaurant at Destiny USA, has reopened following a nearly weeklong renovation project. The eatery temporarily closed during construction on