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ANDRO wins $1.1 million Army contract
ROME, N.Y. — ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC was awarded a $1.1 million U.S. Army contract to develop DeepSPEC, a platform for enhancing radio frequency (RF)

Business Systems of CNY announces new ownership
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Business Systems of CNY, Inc. recently announced that Kevin Woytan and Mark Woytan have jointly stepped into the role of president and vice president, and are the new owners. The business, located at 114 Game Road in Syracuse, is a second-generation owned and operated company. Both Woytans have more than 30 years

Everson Museum of Art names three new board members
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Everson Museum of Art recently announced three new appointments to its board of trustees. Bishop Dr. H. Bernard Alex, Daniela (Savinelli) Molta, and Damian Vallelonga began their service on Jan. 1. They complete a group of 25 trustees who will continue to guide the Everson through the many challenges of the

Meals on Wheels elects new board members, officers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Meals on Wheels of Syracuse recently elected new members and officers to its board of directors. Meals on Wheels in a nonprofit that prepares and delivers meals, offers nutrition education, and provides resource assistance to homebound older adults and younger adults with disabilities living in the Syracuse area. Newly elected members of

Oswego Health recognizes doctors as community leaders
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health recently honored a pair of doctors for their work and dedication to the community. The health system presented Dr. Robert Morgan with the 2020-21 Health System Champion Award for his dedication and commitment to not only his patients and the area community, but also for being such an advocate for
NYS pension fund produced nearly 5 percent return last quarter
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Common Retirement Fund produced an estimated return of 4.74 percent in the final quarter of 2021, its fiscal third quarter. That’s according to New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli who also noted that the fund ended the quarter with an estimated value of $279.7 billion. “A strong [fiscal]

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management promotes Moles to VP
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) recently announced that Nichole Moles — a financial advisor and insurance-planning director in the firm’s wealth management office in Syracuse — has been promoted to vice president. Moles has been with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management since 2004. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Mansfield University

Schunck to lead Key Investment Services field organization in CNY, Rochester
Kevin Schunck recently joined KeyBank as senior VP and market leader for Key Investment Services. In this role, he will lead the local Key Investment Services field organization in Central New York and Rochester, working to grow revenue, increase market share, and provide clients in the mass-affluent segment with exceptional service, according to a KeyBank news release.
ASK RUSTY: Will I Have Any Social Security Benefits?
Dear Rusty: I’m 60 years of age and wonder if I will have any Social Security retirement benefits. After all, I did purchase them. Signed: Uncertain Dear Uncertain: Your eligibility for Social Security (SS) benefits depends upon your lifetime earnings history from work, from which Social Security FICA taxes were withheld. If you have worked,

State begins work on starting retirement program for private-sector employees
New York State has started work on establishing a retirement-savings plan for employees in New York’s private sector “who are not offered a retirement plan through their workplace,” per the program’s website. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Jan. 26 announced the convening of the New York Secure Choice Savings Program board, representing the first phase in
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