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AmeriCU Credit Union formally unveils renovated Auburn branch
AUBURN — Rome–based AmeriCU Credit Union announced it recently unveiled its newly remodeled Auburn financial center (branch office) that blends technology with personal service. The credit union’s employees and community members celebrated the renovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the branch office, located at 295 Grant Ave., on Jan. 17. New teller pods and interactive […]

NBT Bancorp CEO Watt announces plans to retire in May
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. President and CEO John H. Watt, Jr. announced he will retire, effective May 21 of this year. The company’s board of directors, after a 10-month process, approved a succession plan that will promote Scott A. Kingsley, NBT’s current CFO, to succeed Watt as president and CEO. Kingsley will also

Visions FCU formally opens financial-readiness center at SU’s NVRC
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) on Friday formally opened its financial-readiness kiosk area at Syracuse University’s (SU) National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC)

N.Y. manufacturing index slides into negative territory in December
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell 24 points to -14.5 in December, pointing to a decline in the sector, according to the latest monthly report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The index had gained 14 points to 9.1 in November, its highest reading since April, after declining 7 points

AmeriCU names Bonney as Watertown branch manager
WATERTOWN, N.Y. —AmeriCU Credit Union announced it has appointed Andrew Bonney as manager of its Watertown financial center. As manager, Bonney’s role includes supervising and

SECNY FCU board appoints Vassallo as executive VP
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The board of directors of SECNY Federal Credit Union (FCU) recently announced the appointment of Peter Vassallo as the credit union’s new

Solvay Bank plans Mohawk Valley commercial-banking expansion in 2024
SOLVAY, N.Y. — Onondaga County–based Solvay Bank announced it is expanding its commercial-banking services in the Mohawk Valley region in the new year. The bank

Solvay Bank, FHLBNY award grants to small businesses, nonprofits
Solvay Bank awarded the grants to the 10 local recipients in December. “As a community bank, we believe in the power of small businesses and

Community Bank announces plans for new corporate headquarters
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank on Friday announced it will relocate its corporate headquarters and data center from 5790 Widewaters Parkway to 333 Butternut Drive

People news: Tompkins Community Bank names manager for two Syracuse–area branches
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank announced that Amy Phelps has joined the bank as a multi-site manager for its two branches in the Syracuse
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