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People news: NBT Bank promotes Wheeler to assistant VP
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — NBT Bank has announced the promotion of multi-site branch manager Maria Wheeler to assistant vice president. Wheeler has more than 33 years

Mohawk Valley woman arrested for credit-card fraud of more than $2,200
HERKIMER, N.Y. — New York State Police in Herkimer have arrested a Whitesboro woman for credit-card fraud. Rochelle M. Bulinski, age 45, was charged with

MVP Health Care to administer behavioral-health services
SCHENECTADY — Health insurer MVP Health Care plans to “directly administer” case management, utilization review, claims payment, and network management for all of its New York members that use behavioral-health services. That service will start in early 2020, the Schenectady–based insurer announced July 10. Boston, Massachusetts–based Beacon Health Options has administered behavioral-health services for MVP

N.J. real-estate investment firm buys former Sam’s Club property in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A New Jersey real-estate investment firm has acquired the building at 2649 Erie Boulevard East in Syracuse, which was previously occupied by

Greater Syracuse Business Development Corp. appoints new executive director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Greater Syracuse Business Development Corporation (GSBDC) has a new executive director. Bob Ellis has been on the job since April when

People news: Tompkins Trust Company hires Bauda
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Trust Company announced it has hired John Bauda as a VP and commercial banking relationship manager. Bauda brings 13 years of

NBT Bank taps Kavney as CNY regional executive
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — NBT Bank announced it has hired David Kavney as senior VP and Central New York regional executive. Kavney will be based in

People news: Pathfinder Bank names Betts manager of Lacona branch
LACONA, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bank announced it has appointed Ashley Betts as the new branch manager of its Lacona office. Betts was previously assistant branch

NYSERDA awards EMPEQ $100,000 in seed capital
ITHACA, N.Y. — The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded EMPEQ, Inc. $100,000 “to support the next stage of growth”

North Country pair arrested for credit-card fraud of $3,700
CARTHAGE, N.Y. — The New York State Police last Friday announced the arrest of Caitlyn R. Lockwood, age 29 and Taylor J. Ballou, age 28,
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