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Solvay Bank announces three new hires
SOLVAY, N.Y. — Solvay Bank recently announced the new hires of Ashley Gozzi, Michael Kinahan, and Dominic Lacorazza. Gozzi has joined the bank as a customer-relations specialist for the customer relations and operations team. She has four years of service experience in the banking industry. Gozzi is an Onondaga Community College graduate and has volunteer […]
Visions FCU branches pilot wearable closed-captioning device
Its Endicott office is among them ENDWELL, N.Y. — Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) says it is piloting a device called “Badger” at select locations, including its branch in Endicott. The device is meant to “enhance accessibility of branch services,” Visions FCU said in its Sept. 1 announcement. Endwell–based Visions is
VIEWPOINT: Estate Planning Never Stops
While estate planning is crucial for promoting financial and generational wellness, the majority of American adults don’t have estate-planning documents — like wills, trusts, or health-care directives — in place. It’s common for many of us to avoid this process for a whole host of reasons, including procrastination, the misconception that it is strictly for
Oswego County FCU joining NYCUA’s college scholarship program
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego County Federal Credit Union (OCFCU) announced it is participating in the New York Credit Union Association’s (NYCUA) statewide scholarship program. This initiative offers eligible students a chance to win one of five $500 awards from the credit union in addition to chapter and state awards, per OCFCU’s Oct. 31 announcement. To
Community Bank System’s Q3 profit slips 9 percent
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) — parent of Community Bank, N.A. — reported net income of $44.1 million, or 82 cents a share, in the third quarter, down 9.4 percent from $48.7 million, or 90 cents per share, in the same quarter a year ago. The earnings dip primarily resulted from
AmeriCU names Wood assistant VP of strategic partnerships
ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union recently promoted Heather Wood to assistant VP of strategic partnerships, a role in which she will build and maintain partnerships that align with the credit union’s strategic goals. Wood brings more than 20 years of experience in the industry to the new role, where she will work with internal
People news: AmeriCU Investment Services adds virtual financial advisor
ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union announced it has added David Brown to the AmeriCU Investment Services staff as a virtual financial advisor — serving
Amphitheater at Lakeview has a new name, big concert coming next June
GEDDES, N.Y. — The Amphitheater at Lakeview, which has hosted several high-profile music concerts in recent years, now has a new name and another big
Rickman now leading SBA Syracuse-Upstate district office
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced it has named Daniel Rickman the new district director of its Syracuse-Upstate New York district office. The SBA also says it is seeking nominations for the 2024 National and District Small Business Week Awards. New district director Rickman succeeds the previous director, Bernard J.
New York manufacturing index turns negative again in October
A benchmark gauge of manufacturing activity in New York state slipped into negative territory again in October, pointing to a decline in the sector. The general business-conditions index of the October Empire State Manufacturing Survey fell 7 points to -4.6 on factors that included declines in new orders, shipments, and unfilled orders. The index had
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