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New York manufacturing index turns positive in October

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The general-business conditions index of the Empire State Manufacturing Survey climbed 19 points to 10.7 in October, representing its third positive reading in the past

Tompkins Financial appoints CFO to its Central New York market board

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ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) recently announced that Matthew Tomazin, its executive VP, chief financial officer (CFO), and treasurer, has been appointed to its market-based board serving the Central New York region. His expertise will help ensure that Tompkins continues to effectively reach its regional clients and deepen its commitment to the

Tompkins Community Bank names commercial banking regional manager

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ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank announced it has appointed John Huhtala as commercial banking regional manager, overseeing efforts to serve commercial business customers across Central New York. Huhtala, a 28-year banking industry veteran known for his leadership, mentorship and community engagement, will lead operations with the goal of driving growth and value for the

Pathfinder Bancorp to pay Q3 dividend of 10 cents in early November

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OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBHC), the bank holding company of Pathfinder Bank, has declared a cash dividend of 10 cents per share

Cybersecurity remains a concern for small businesses

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Cybersecurity continues to be a key issue for small-business owners, with 41 percent citing payment fraud as their top concern, followed by phishing and email scams (27 percent) and identity theft (26 percent). It’s one of several topics addressed in a survey from Cleveland, Ohio–based KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) released on Sept. 16. Overall, KeyBank’s 2025

Wolfspeed emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

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Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), a company specializing in silicon-carbide technologies, on Monday announced the completion of its financial-restructuring process and emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy

New York’s top financial regulator leaving office after four years; successor named

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced that Adrienne Harris, who has served as superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial

Former treasurer of Durhamville FD pleads guilty to theft

DiNapoli: Former treasurer of Oneida County fire department pleads guilty to stealing over $92K

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DURHAMVILLE, N.Y. — The former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department in Oneida County pleaded guilty to stealing over $92,000 from the fire department over a seven-year period. As part of the plea, Kimberly Simchik, 62, of Durhamville will pay restitution of just over $92,000 and faces 1 to 3 years in jail at sentencing.