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People news: Generations Bank promotes Maltman to VP, residential sales manager
GENEVA, N.Y. — Generations Bank announced it has promoted Bernyce Maltman to VP and residential sales manager. Maltman joined Generations in 2017 and “quickly became

Delta Engineers acquires Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, opens new office in DeWitt
ENDWELL, N.Y. — Delta Engineers, Architects, & Land Surveyors, DPC (Delta) announced it has acquired Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc (TES) in a deal that became

New York’s minimum wage rises again in phased-in hikes
ALBANY — Minimum wages across much of New York increased again on Dec. 31, 2019 as the state moves toward a statewide minimum wage of $15. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Dec. 30 reminded New York employers to update their required minimum wage informational posters. The New York State Department of Labor has established a hotline

St. Joseph’s Health adds Auburn OB-GYN, calling it an expansion into the Auburn market
AUBURN, N.Y. — Dr. Eileen Murphy, an Auburn physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, has joined St. Joseph’s Health women’s health services. Prior to joining

TCIDA board elects new chairperson
OWEGO, N.Y. — The board of directors of the Tioga County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) announced it has chosen a new chairperson. The group appointed

Children’s Home of Jefferson County appoints Ulberg as medical director
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC) announced it has appointed Dr. Scott Ulberg as its medical director. In this role, he

People news: Lifecare Medical Associates adds family nurse practitioner, Rathbun
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Lifecare Medical Associates announced it has added family nurse practitioner, Samali Rathbun to its staff. Rathbun earned her master’s degree in

Cuomo unveils proposal for Syracuse STEAM school
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed creating an education and workforce training center to meet science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) job

Summit FCU taps COO as its next CEO
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Summit Federal Credit Union (FCU) announced it has chosen Laurie Baker as its next president and CEO, effective Feb. 1. Baker

McFarland Johnson names Festa CEO & Nixon president and chairman
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — McFarland Johnson, Inc. (MJ) of Binghamton has named James Festa CEO and Chad Nixon president and chairman of the company’s board of
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