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Ask Rusty: Why is my Age 70 Benefit not Higher than my January Amount?
Dear Rusty: I plan to retire in 2025 (the year I turn 70). Given that I’m still working, I’m delaying my Social Security until that year. I noticed on my Social Security statement that my payment in January 2025 will not be much different than my age 70 amount in October 2025. If that is […]

Excellus awards quality improvement incentive payments to area hospitals
UTICA, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has awarded $818,254 in quality improvement incentive payments to eight hospitals in the Utica–Rome and North Country regions as

Tompkins Financial promotes Guarino to newly created position
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Corp. has promoted Charles Guarino to the newly created position of chief banking operations officer, the banking company announced. Guarino’s

Utica signs new operator deal for Valley View clubhouse
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica has selected a new operator for the city-owned clubhouse and banquet facility at Valley View Golf Course, 620

Benn takes on new role at The Neighborhood Center
UTICA, N.Y. — The Neighborhood Center, Inc. has promoted Jennifer Benn to director of development and public relations, a newly created position at the agency.

Dannible & McKee to host annual Tax & Financial Planning Conference Thursday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based Dannible & McKee, LLP is preparing to host its annual Tax & Financial Planning Conference on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the

Delta to relaunch direct flights from Syracuse to Minneapolis–St. Paul in June 2024
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) plans to relaunch daily, year-round, nonstop flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Minneapolis–St. Paul International

People news: Pope joins Coughlin & Gerhart law firm
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP recently announced that Rosemarie Pope has joined the firm as of counsel, bringing experience in commercial real estate,

House of the Good Shepherd affiliates with Berkshire Farm Center
UTICA, N.Y. — The House of the Good Shepherd has announced a strategic affiliation with Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth. The partnership will

Seven CNY nonprofits awarded Excellus Health Equity Innovation funding
DeWITT, N.Y. — Le Moyne College, Cayuga Counseling Services, and On Point for College are among seven Central New York organizations awarded funding in Excellus
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