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Tioga State Bank has promoted Jennifer Brockner to VP of finance. She joined Tioga State Bank in 2002 as a customer-service representative and transferred to the finance department as an accountant II upon completion of her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Binghamton University. Brockner was later promoted to senior accountant/supervisor and finance manager.
Community Bank System declares quarterly dividend of 32 cents
DeWITT — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of 32 cents per share on its common stock The dividend will be payable on July 10 to shareholders of record as of June 15. It represents an annualized yield of nearly 2.4 percent, based on the company’s current stock price.

Elmira Savings Bank to pay quarterly dividend of 23 cents in June
ELMIRA, N.Y. — The board of directors of Elmira Savings Bank (NASDAQ: ESBK) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 23 cents per share of

People news: Five Star Bank names Gadley community development officer
WARSAW, N.Y. — Five Star Bank, a unit of Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISI), on Monday announced the hiring of Karla J.L. Gadley as senior
People news: Solvay Bank hires March as senior commercial loan officer
SOLVAY, N.Y. — Solvay Bank announced that Andy March has joined its staff as VP, senior commercial loan officer. March brings nearly 30 years of

People news: Anne Catalano promoted to president of Tioga State Insurance Agency
SPENCER, N.Y. — Tioga State Bank announced it has promoted Anne Catalano to president of its Tioga State Insurance Agency. Catalano has been with Tioga
KeyCorp boosts quarterly dividend by 12 percent
KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY), parent of KeyBank, announced late Wednesday that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 9 ½ cents per
New York Fed names Adirondack North Country Association leader to advisory group
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York on April 17 launched a new Community Advisory Group (CAG), comprised of leaders of nonprofit and community organizations
Summit Federal Credit Union to open new branch in Clay
CLAY — The Summit Federal Credit Union plans to open a new branch at 5201 West Taft Road in Clay. The location will replace Summit’s
Community Bank System appoints Steele as new board chair
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank System Inc. (NYSE: CBU), parent of Community Bank N.A., announced that it has named longtime board member Sally A. Steele
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