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Citizens Financial Group announces ‘unified brand strategy’
Citizens Financial Group Inc., a major player in the Central New York banking market, today announced a new “unified brand strategy” that will anchor all

Hillside Children’s Foundation appoints new board member
Hillside Children’s Foundation, an affiliate of the Hillside Family of Agencies, today announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) Linn to its board of directors. Hillside

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

Tompkins Financial promotes Valenti to executive vice president
ITHACA — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) announced it has promoted Susan Valenti to executive vice president of corporate marketing. In this position, Valenti manages

Tompkins Financial promotes Hyland to executive vice president
ITHACA — Rosemary Hyland has been promoted to executive vice president, director of human resources at Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP). In this position, she
Ratings services reaffirm Onondaga County’s credit rating
SYRACUSE — Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Onondaga County’s credit rating of “AAA” after its annual review of county finances. In awarding Onondaga County an AAA
Mortgage lender Homestead Funding formally opens branch in Vestal
VESTAL — Homestead Funding Corp., an Albany–based licensed mortgage bank, today formally opened a new branch office in Vestal with a grand-opening event and ribbon
NBT Bank promotes Buffa to regional president
UTICA — NBT Bank has announced the promotion of John Buffa to regional president for the bank’s Mohawk Valley branches in Oneida and Herkimer counties.
EFC approves $5.27 million in low-cost financing to create wastewater system for Verona
VERONA — The board of directors of the New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. (EFC) recently approved and announced almost $5.27 million in zero-interest financing
NBT refinances $165M in long-term debt, will incur $17.1 million penalty in Q2 earnings
NORWICH— NBT Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) says it has refinanced about $165 million of long-term debt made up of Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances
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