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VIEWPOINT: Community Banks, Credit Unions Need to Market Local, Build Trust
Community banks and credit unions hold a unique position in the financial-services marketplace. As vital members of their local communities, these organizations serve an essential role in fostering economic growth, giving them an inside track in building and maintaining trust with their customers and members. However, the financial landscape is rapidly evolving. With changing demographics […]

M&T Bank buys naming rights for Mohawk Harbor Event Center in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY — M&T Bank Corp. (NYSE: MTB) recently announced it has secured the exclusive naming rights to the new state-of the-art events venue that Galesi Group is building in the heart of Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady. Situated along the waterfront of the revitalized Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady, the M&T Bank Center will become a regional

Community Bank announces acquisition of 7 Pennsylvania bank branches
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of Community Financial System, Inc., (NYSE: CBU) announced it will acquire seven branches of Santander Bank, N.A. in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The deal also includes certain branch-related loans and deposits, and Community Bank will purchase related wealth-management relationships. Community Bank expects to assume about $600 million in deposits

Wolfspeed announces Chapter 11 bankruptcy plans
DURHAM, N.C. and MARCY, N.Y. — Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), which operates a facility in Marcy, announced plans to file for pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy

City of Syracuse, developer break ground on upcoming housing, retail project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Work is beginning on a new mixed-use development on Syracuse’s East side that’s located within walking distance of Syracuse University. Officials broke ground on the project, known as The Rosie, on Tuesday afternoon at 1301 E. Genesee St. in Syracuse. The Michaels organization of Camden, New Jersey joined the City of Syracuse

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust, which plans to expand to Syracuse area, announces rebrand
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — Canandaigua National Bank & Trust, which has plans to expand into the Syracuse area later this year, on Monday said it is

New York manufacturing activity declines for a fourth straight month in June
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business conditions index fell to -16.0 in June, with business activity in the sector declining for a fourth consecutive month. In the past few months, the index dipped to -9.2 in May after rising 12 points but remaining below zero at -8.1 in April. The index fell 26 points

M&T Bank Corp. to pay Q2 dividend of $1.35 a share on June 30
M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.35 per share of its common stock for the second quarter of 2025. The dividend will be payable on June 30, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 2, M&T recently announced. At its current stock price, the

Midstate Mutual Insurance names two new board members
AUBURN — Midstate Mutual Insurance Company recently announced the appointment of Frances M. (Frank) Fetsko and Mark J. Modzeleski to the company’s board of directors. Fetsko has spent his career in the financial-services industry and recently retired from Tompkins Financial Corp., where he served as chief financial officer and chief operating officer. He currently serves

Solvay Bank adds accounting professional to finance team
SOLVAY — Solvay Bank recently added Brandon Schultzkie to its finance team as a senior financial analyst. Schultzkie has extensive experience in financial analysis and accounting, the bank announced. He began his career at Brown & Brown Insurance as a financial internal auditor, later advancing to accounting leader. Schultzkie holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting
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