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Excellus posts net income of $150M in 2018, down 18 percent
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Central New York’s largest health insurer, reported net income of $150 million, on $5.7 billion in premium revenue, in

People news: SRC names Taylor director of program management office
CICERO, N.Y. — SRC, Inc. announced it has appointed Steve Taylor director of its program management office. In this role, Taylor will work collaboratively across
Visionworks to close DeWitt manufacturing plant, cutting 89 jobs
DeWITT, N.Y. — Visionworks, an eyewear and vision-care retailer, on Thursday announced plans to shutter its manufacturing facility in DeWitt in June, eliminating 89 jobs.

Woman charged with falsifying business records at her Broome County employer
ENDWELL, N.Y. — New York State Police in Endwell recently arrested Christina L. Crabb — age 35 of Smithtown, N.Y. — for the felony of

People news: Family nurse practitioner joins MVHS
LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. — Roza Karabanov, a family nurse practitioner, has joined the MVHS Little Falls Medical Office and has admitting privileges at St. Elizabeth

Catalfamo named Oneida County’s director of economic development
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. announced he has named David M. Catalfamo as the county’s director of economic development. He
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University will use a “seven-figure” donation to establish an Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls. Psychologist Ellyn Uram Kaschak,

People news: Melvin & Melvin promotes Teal Johnson to associate
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Melvin & Melvin PLLC announced it has promoted Teal Johnson to associate in the law firm, following her admission to the New

People news: Bariatric surgeon joins MVHS
UTICA, N.Y. — Ransford Commey, MD, has joined the MVHS bariatric surgery program as a bariatric surgeon. Dr. Commey previously worked at the St. Alexius

Wildhack says Boeheim will coach Saturday’s game against Duke
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse men’s basketball head coach Jim Boeheim will lead his team in Saturday evening’s game against No. 1 Duke in the Carrier
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