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Long-time employee buys Herb Philipson’s, says “best is yet to come”
ROME, N.Y. — Herb Philipson’s Army and Navy Stores has been sold to an employee whose tenure with the business stretches back decades to when

People news: MVHS names Forbes VP of philanthropy
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has appointed John M. Forbes as its VP of philanthropy. In this role, he

Crouse Health appoints Tengeres as new CFO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Health announced it has appointed Michael Tengeres as its new CFO, and the Rochester native will begin his new duties April

M&T CEO’s first “letter” pays tribute to Wilmers
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Known as “The Letter,” the annual “Message to Shareholders” crafted by Robert Wilmers during his time as CEO of M&T Bank, has
Xylem says Seneca Falls layoffs to be limited to back-office operations
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Xylem Inc.’s announced plans to lay off 36 workers from its facility in Seneca Falls will affect only workers in its
Xylem to lay off 36 workers in Seneca Falls
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Xylem Inc., a maker of water-treatment equipment, will be laying off 36 of 138 employees at its plant in Seneca Falls.
Generations Bank announces merger with Medina Savings & Loan Association
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Generations Bank in Seneca Falls on Monday announced it has signed a merger agreement with Medina Savings & Loan Association (MSL)

Carrols Restaurant Group posts Q4 profit of nearly $4 million
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST) reported net income of $3.9 million, or 9 cents a share, in the fourth quarter of

People news: Meszler joins Preferred Mutual
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — Duane Meszler has joined Preferred Mutual as a personal lines underwriting manager, the Norwich–based insurer announced. He will be responsible for

Syracuse–based TCGplayer lands $10 million investment
TCGplayer has been growing rapidly and now has more than 200 employees at its offices in downtown Syracuse. It also has a new office in
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