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Pathfinder Bank expands small biz, commercial-lending teams
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bank recently announced it has added three experienced lenders in the commercial and small-business banking space: James Wright, Heather Mulhall, and Ryan Kohutanich. These new hires bring deep local market expertise and a proven track record of operational success, Pathfinder contends. They are driving business loan and deposit growth in Syracuse, […]
CenterState CEO leader to take three-month sabbatical
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The man who leads CenterState CEO in Syracuse says he plans to step away from his duties for three months in the third quarter of this year. Robert Simpson, president and CEO of CenterState CEO, announced his intention in a May 9 email note to members. “After thoughtful consideration, and with the
Anheuser-Busch to spend $300M on its facilities nationwide in Brewing Futures initiative
Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD) says it intends to spend $300 million on its manufacturing operations nationwide. The St. Louis, Missouri–based company — which operates a plant on Route 31 in the town of Lysander — is calling the investment its Brewing Futures initiative. The announcement didn’t provide any specifics on what improvements it plans to make
Coughlin & Gerhart attorney reappointed to state advisory committee
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP announced that its attorney Alan J. Pope was recently reappointed as a member of the New York State Judicial Hearing Officer (JHO) Selection Advisory Committee for the state’s Third Judicial Department. His new term began on April 1, 2025, and extends through March 31, 2027. The JHO Selection
Willow Point names new administrator
VESTAL, N.Y. — Sonya Moshier is Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center’s new administrator, Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced Thursday. Moshier brings more than 30 years of experience in health-care leadership to the role. She previously served in both public and private settings around the state and has a strong background in senior-care operations
UHS to receive nearly $4 million from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — United Health Services Inc. (UHS) announced it will receive nearly $3.9 million in multi-year funding from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation’s new
New York manufacturing index falls for a third straight month in May
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business conditions index dipped to -9.2 in May, declining for a third consecutive month. In the past few months,
OCC to award degrees to more than 600 in Saturday morning ceremony
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) will hold its commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday morning at the SRC Arena with 660 students eligible
Hamilton College names commencement, baccalaureate speakers
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College announced it has named designer and artist Bruce Mau, co-founder and CEO of Massive Change Network, as commencement speaker for its graduation, set for 10:30 a.m. on May 25 in the Margaret Bundy Scott Field House. The college will present Mau and Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Turning Stone Enterprises
Tompkins Community Bank names VP, employee experience manager
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank has appointed Gina Benedict as VP and employee experience manager. Benedict, who has worked in professional services and human resources for nearly three decades, will oversee Tompkins’ employee experience team, developing and implementing strategies that enhance the bank’s overall work culture, the bank announced. She previously worked as an
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