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Security Mutual Life Insurance appoints Inneo as general counsel
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York announced it has promoted Susan A. Inneo to senior VP, general counsel, and secretary.

GWNC Chamber of Commerce to virtually host Live2Lead2020 leadership event
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Greater Watertown – North Country (GWNC) Chamber of Commerce will serve as a virtual host for the 7th annual Live2Lead conference.

Destiny USA to return to regular operating hours on Friday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA plans to return to regular operating hours starting this Friday, Oct. 2. The decision is “based on valued feedback and

NBT Bancorp appoints Ames to two boards
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) on Monday announced that it appointed Johanna Ames to the boards of directors of both NBT Bancorp

NYSTAR, FuzeHub to host virtual NYS Innovation Asset Showcase
ALBANY, N.Y. — NYSTAR and FuzeHub are set to host the New York State Innovation Asset Showcase virtually on Tuesday and Wednesday. NYSTAR is Empire

Oneida County reports one COVID-19 death, possible exposure at area store
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County officials on Friday reported one COVID-19 death and 12 new cases in the last day. Oneida County also reported the

Utica College to offer “English for Healthcare” course
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica College will offer a specialized “English for Healthcare” course to help those who work in the health-care field or plan to

Northeast Dairy Foods Association announces officers, new board members
NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Northeast Dairy Foods Association, Inc. announced it has elected new executive officers and appointed new directors to seats on its board.

CNY unemployment rates fall to single digits in August
Most CNY regions lost thousands of jobs in last year Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, and Elmira regions dropped to single-digit figures in August but remained higher compared to a year ago amid the impact of layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

Welch Allyn owner plans to reduce its workforce; Skaneateles impact not yet known
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., the owner of medical-device maker Welch Allyn in Skaneateles Falls, has announced a workforce-reduction plan. Chicago, Illinois–based Hill-Rom announced
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