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Court accepts Tops Markets’ restructuring plan
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — Tops Markets, LLC on Thursday announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York confirmed the company’s

Mohawk Valley Health System introduces new president and CEO
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has appointed Darlene Stromstad as the next president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2019. She’ll replace
Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs owner names Otto president and GM
The owner of both Tioga Downs Casino Resort and Vernon Downs Casino Hotel has promoted Charlie Otto to president and general manager of both gaming

Lifetime Benefit Solutions names Florack president
Florack succeeds Tom Cauthorn, who retired earlier this year, the company said in a Wednesday news release. Lifetime Benefit Solutions is an affiliate of the

Syracuse University appoints search committee for next iSchool dean
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Monday announced the formation of a search committee for the next dean of the School of Information Studies (iSchool).

Shader to step down as Welch Allyn president on Dec. 1
SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y. — The president of Welch Allyn in Skaneateles Falls has informed its Chicago, Illinois–based parent company that he plans to resign from

Latest class completes SBA Emerging Leaders program
Back row from left to right: Steve Bulger, SBA region II administrator; Nicholas Mir, Snow Ridge Resort, LLC, Turin; Matt Notaro, Sun Environmental Corp., Clay;

People news: Pathfinder names Kjerstad commercial portfolio manager
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bank announced it has promoted Mackenzie Kjerstad to commercial portfolio manager from commercial credit analyst. In her new role, she will

Mayor Walsh selects Buckner as new Syracuse police chief
“When we began looking for our next police chief, our goal was to find the very best candidate available. In hiring Chief Buckner, we have

KeyBank hires Klein to oversee branches in eastern part of CNY
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — KeyBank announced it has hired Ron Klein as an area retail leader overseeing eastern area branches in the Central New York region
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