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State audit finds improved accuracy in Thruway toll collections
ALBANY, N.Y. — When it comes to Thruway tolls, the New York State Thruway Authority is generally accurate with its billing process, although a recent review identified some exceptions and recommended better monitoring and corrective actions. That’s according to an audit that New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released Sept. 23. “The Thruway Authority has […]
VIEWPOINT: Why New York’s Health Premiums Keep Going Up
New Yorkers continue to face some of the costliest health-insurance premiums in the U.S., and the insurance industry’s recently finalized rate applications shed light on why that is. In summaries filed with the state regulators, insurers attributed their price hikes to rising costs — including state-specific factors, such as insurance taxes and coverage mandates, as
Excellus offers customer support at new community resource center in Clay
CLAY, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s new community resource center is now operating in the Glenn Crossing Plaza at 7421 Oswego Road (Route 57) in the town of Clay. The Rochester–based health-insurance provider formally opened the CNY Liverpool Resource Center on Sept. 12. The new center is designed to provide personalized, in-person support for individuals
Tompkins Financial appoints CFO to its Central New York market board
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) recently announced that Matthew Tomazin, its executive VP, chief financial officer (CFO), and treasurer, has been appointed to its market-based board serving the Central New York region. His expertise will help ensure that Tompkins continues to effectively reach its regional clients and deepen its commitment to the
Tompkins Community Bank names commercial banking regional manager
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank announced it has appointed John Huhtala as commercial banking regional manager, overseeing efforts to serve commercial business customers across Central New York. Huhtala, a 28-year banking industry veteran known for his leadership, mentorship and community engagement, will lead operations with the goal of driving growth and value for the
Pathfinder Bancorp to pay Q3 dividend of 10 cents in early November
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBHC), the bank holding company of Pathfinder Bank, has declared a cash dividend of 10 cents per share
Wolfspeed emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), a company specializing in silicon-carbide technologies, on Monday announced the completion of its financial-restructuring process and emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
New York’s top financial regulator leaving office after four years; successor named
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced that Adrienne Harris, who has served as superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial
Utica First Insurance Company appoints its next president and CEO
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica First Insurance Company has announced the appointment of Ryan Fleming as its next president and CEO, effective January 1, 2026. Fleming will succeed retiring president and CEO Scott Shatraw. Fleming joined Utica First in 2024 as vice president of marketing and agencies and has “demonstrated his ability to lead the company
Centralus Health CEO Stallone to start Excellus job in December
ROCHESTER — Dr. Martin Stallone, the current CEO of Centralus Health, is moving to a new job on Dec. 1. Rochester–based Excellus BlueCross BlueShield on Aug. 28 named Stallone executive VP, chief healthcare services officer of Excellus and its parent company, The Lifetime Healthcare Companies. Excellus is Central New York’s largest health insurer. Stallone is
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