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Berkshire Bank Foundation offers scholarships
The Berkshire Bank Foundation is once again running a scholarship program for high school seniors. Students in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Southern Vermont are
GOUVERNEUR — Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc., parent of Gouverneur Savings and Loan Association, has promoted Victor James to vice president and chief operating officer. James first
First Niagara names new chief credit officer
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG) has a new chief credit officer. The Buffalo–based banking company named Liam Brickley to the position today. He
Geddes Federal names new president
GEDDES — Geddes Federal Savings and Loan Association has a new president. Brian DuMond is the association’s sixth president. He succeeds William Hemmerlein, who retired
NBT commercial banking president trumpets small-biz lending
NORWICH — An executive in charge of commercial banking at NBT Bank wants small-business owners to know financing is available to help them expand. “One of the frustrating things that’s been in the press as of late is banks aren’t lending money,” says Jeffrey Levy, NBT’s president of commercial banking. “We are all — not
Report: New York credit unions generate strong growth
New York state’s credit unions generated growth in assets, shares, members, and loans in the third quarter that exceeded national averages, according to a new
Chemung Financial announces stock buyback program
ELMIRA — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG) announced Wednesday that its board of directors has approved a plan under which it may repurchase up to
Berkshire president and CEO elected chairman
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB) President and CEO Michael Daly will become chairman of the Pittsfield, Mass.–based banking company on Jan. 1. Berkshire Hills’
Oneida Financial to acquire insurance agency in Schenectady
ONEIDA — Oneida Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: ONFC), parent of Oneida Savings Bank, announced today that it has agreed to acquire McMahon, Fenaroli and White, Inc.,
First Niagara names chief banking officer
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG) has promoted Daniel Cantara to the position of senior executive vice president and chief banking officer. Cantara has
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