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Nonprofits EFR, ARISE plan to merge
SALINA, N.Y. — The boards of directors of Exceptional Family Resources (EFR) and ARISE say they are planning to merge the nonprofit organizations to “better serve people with disabilities.” EFR operates at 1820 Lemoyne Ave. in the town of Salina. ARISE’s main office is located at 635 James St. in Syracuse. Both EFR and ARISE […]
New York manufacturing activity grew in September, for the first time in 10 months
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index climbed 16 points to 11.5 in September with activity expanding for the first time since November 2023. The index rose nearly 2 points to -4.7 in August after slipping less than 1 point to -6.6 in July. The general business-conditions index is the monthly gauge on New
SUNY extends financial-aid campaign through September
ALBANY — SUNY says its campaign encouraging students to apply for financial aid will continue for a few more weeks. The effort will last through the end of September, SUNY said in its Aug. 27 announcement. SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr. said the system has contacted more than 122,000 new and continuing SUNY students to
AAA Western and Central New York acquires Watertown agency
WATERTOWN — AAA Western and Central New York acquired The Jones & Doldo Insurance Agency earlier this summer, consolidating the office into its AAA Watertown Travel & Insurance Center branch at 19472 U.S. Route 11, the organization announced. “We’re excited about this investment in the Watertown community,” AAA Western and Central New York President/CEO Tony
KeyBank Foundation provides $250K to United Way of CNY’s Thrive at Work program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The KeyBank Foundation says it is investing $250,000 in the United Way of Central New York’s Thrive at Work program. The new
SBA awards FuzeHub $375K to support underserved entrepreneurs in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. — FuzeHub will use federal grant funding of $375,000 to support entrepreneurs in underserved communities. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded the
NBT to expand into western New York with acquisition of Evans Bancorp
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB), the parent company of NBT Bank, announced it is expanding into western New York with the acquisition of Evans Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: EVBN). Under the deal, NBT will buy 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Evans in exchange for common shares of NBT in a transaction
AmeriCU formally unveils newly renovated Cicero branch office
CICERO, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union unveiled its remodeled Cicero branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Sept. 9. New interactive teller machines offer new
DFS adopts insurance guidance to combat discrimination in artificial intelligence
ALBANY — It was a step meant to protect consumers from unfair or unlawful discrimination by insurers using artificial intelligence (AI). The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), a financial regulatory agency, a few months ago adopted guidance focused on the topic. “New York has a strong track record of supporting responsible innovation
Tioga State Bank opens Johnson City branch
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — Tioga State Bank (TSB) unveiled its new Johnson City branch on Thursday, Aug. 29 with a ribbon cutting and other festivities.
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