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Big I New York says concerns remain on new state reg
DeWITT — The group that describes itself as the state’s largest insurance-producer trade association says it still has “concerns” about the state’s final regulation of a standard for those selling life insurance and annuity products in New York. DeWitt–based Big I New York on July 19 reacted to the New York State Department of […]

Camico — a San Mateo, California–based insurance firm focused on serving CPAs — announced it has appointed Andrew M. Eassa as chairman of its board of directors. Eassa is a founding principal of the Syracuse–based accounting firm, Firley, Moran, Freer & Eassa, CPA, P.C. Eassa succeeds Robert P. Evans, CPA, who served as Camico chairman
People news: Tompkins Financial Advisors promotes Leonardo
DeWITT, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Advisors announced it has promoted Lisa Anne Leonardo to VP, trust operations officer. She previously served as assistant VP and

Liverpool Tire owner faces felony charges of withholding sales tax money
LIVERPOOL, N.Y. — The owner of Liverpool Tire has been arrested on felony charges, accused of not paying more than $50,000 in sales tax. Joseph
Syracuse Police seek clues in Tuesday credit-union robbery in Armory Square
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Police continue to look for a man who robbed the AmeriCU Credit Union on Walton Street on Tuesday afternoon. A man

Tompkins Financial announces new stock buyback program, quarterly dividend payment
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) announced last Friday that its board of directors has authorized a new stock-repurchase program of up to

People news: Pathfinder Bank names McConkey e-commerce manager
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bank announced it has appointed Mary McConkey as VP, electronic commerce manager. In her new role, McConkey will oversee the bank’s

M&T Bank appoints Zell to CNY advisory council
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — M&T Bank announced it has appointed Melissa F. Zell to its Directors Advisory Council for the Central New York region. The 10-member
M. Griffith Inc. joining Baird, David Griffith to be vice chair
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Employee-owned investment firm M. Griffith Inc. is joining Baird, a wealth management firm with more than 100 offices worldwide. “I’d been

MVP Health Care announces senior leadership promotions
In her expanded role, Gonick’s “focus will be on the vision and long-term strategy of the organization,” the organization said. At the same time, Christopher
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