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Utica drone company finishes successful investor campaign
UTICA, N.Y. — A Utica–based startup has successfully completed a seed-funding round, netting investments that will help accelerate the development and deployment of its product,

Mohawk Valley fund accepting applications for grants to women-owned businesses
The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties — in cooperation with Baird Private Wealth Management, UpMobility Foundation, and the Griffiss Institute — is accepting

Canadian bank to acquire 15 percent stake in KeyBank parent company
KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY), the Cleveland, Ohio–based parent company of KeyBank, on Monday morning announced that the Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) (TSX: BNS) (NYSE: BNS)

Tompkins Financial Advisors names new president
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) announced it has appointed Eric Taylor as its new executive VP and president of its Tompkins Financial Advisors unit. In this role, Taylor leads Tompkins Financial Advisors, a holistic financial-services firm, to bring customized wealth management, financial planning, and trust services to individuals and businesses. He reports

AAA Western and Central New York selects new president and CEO
AMHERST, N.Y. — The board of directors of AAA Western and Central New York has chosen the organization’s next president and CEO. After a national

Community Bank names CNY market regional president
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank N.A. announced it has promoted Lindsay Weichert to the role of regional president of the bank’s Central New York market in Syracuse. In her new position, Weichert is responsible for leading business development and community-engagement activities while ensuring effective communication across all bank and non-bank lines of business in the

Excellus opens new Utica regional office
UTICA, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield celebrated the opening of its new Utica regional employee office with a ribbon-cutting event with the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce on July 31. The new space, located at 301 Wood Park Drive in Clinton, serves the health insurer’s more than 500 regional employees. “During the pandemic, the world
Ask Rusty: Why Aren’t I Exempt from Medicare Part B Premium?
Dear Rusty: Why, as I continue to work after age 65 and have FICA taxes taken from my check, am I (or anyone) also compelled

Chemung Financial profit slips more than 20 percent in second quarter
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG), the parent company of Chemung Canal Trust Company, recently reported that its profit declined more than 20
State pension fund posts 11.5 percent return in fiscal year
ALBANY — The New York State Common Retirement Fund produced a return of 11.55 percent for the state fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. That’s
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