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KeyCorp restructures its community bank unit, names new leaders
KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY), parent of KeyBank, announced Tuesday that it has created a new leadership structure for its community bank division and named E.J. Burke
First Niagara launches private insurance exchange
BUFFALO — First Niagara Benefits Consulting (FNBC), a division of First Niagara Risk Management, Inc., today announced its launch of a private insurance exchange. FNBC
Chemung Financial board adds new directors
ELMIRA — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG) announced it has added G. Thomas Tranter, Jr., of Horseheads, and Thomas R. Tyrrell, of Loudonville, to the

Pathfinder Bank board of directors adds Gagas
OSWEGO — Adam C. Gagas has been elected to the board of directors of Pathfinder Bank. Gagas is founder and CEO of Breakwall Asset Management,
Oneida Financial pays quarterly dividend of 12 cents a share
ONEIDA — Oneida Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: ONFC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 12 cents a share on its common stock. The dividend is

First Niagara names Saffire EVP of commercial financial services
BUFFALO — First Niagara Financial Group (Nasdaq: FNFG) has appointed Joseph Saffire to serve as executive vice president (EVP) of commercial financial services. Saffire brings

Cuomo announces ‘Bridge to Success’ loan program for women and minority contractors
Participating lenders have launched the “Bridge to Success” loan program, committing at least $20 million to expand access to short-term bridge loans for minority and
Lewis County General Hospital to affiliate with St. Joseph’s in Syracuse
LOWVILLE — Lewis County General Hospital (LCGH) in Lowville on Thursday announced plans to affiliate with St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in Syracuse. The LCGH
COR Development won’t seek PILOT from city or county on Inner Harbor hotel
SYRACUSE — COR Development Co., LLC today announced it will not seek “special” financial assistance from the city of Syracuse or Onondaga County for the
SUNY board approves merger of SUNYIT and Albany’s CNSE
The State University of New York (SUNY) board of trustees on Wednesday unanimously approved Chancellor Nancy Zimpher’s recommendation to merge the system’s two technology schools.
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