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AmeriCU launches virtual financial center for members
ROME, N.Y. — AmericCU Credit Union has launched its new virtual financial center, providing members the means to efficiently manage their finances from anywhere. The
Lesko Financial Services’ new office helps firm better serve clients
VESTAL — Lesko Financial Services, Inc. has served the greater Binghamton region since 1948. Since 1998, it did so from downtown offices at 58 Chenango St. In 2022, however, the firm made a move just across the river to 400 Plaza Drive in Vestal. It still serves the greater Binghamton region but does so now
Vestal firm wants to help local retailers navigate shoplifting
VESTAL — Scorpion Security Products, headquartered on Jensen Road in Vestal, says it wants to make sure local retailers are aware of the tools and technologies available to stop shoplifters. “Alongside rising retail prices and recession fears, shoplifting incidents are also increasing,” the firm said in a recent news release. Scorpion says shoplifters have stolen
Lesko Financial Services adds Barber as financial advisor
VESTAL — Lesko Financial Services, Inc. recently announced that RJ Barber has joined the firm as a financial advisor. Barber comes to Lesko Financial after 15 years with Visions Investment Services, where he led the Barber Porter Group. “RJ Barber is a prominent, local wealth management advisor, bringing more than 20 years of experience in
Ask Rusty: About Social Security Benefits for my Minor Children
Dear Rusty: I will be 62 in 2024 and am considering starting Social Security benefits at that time. I will have two children under the age of 18. One of them will be 10 and the other 15. Will they be able to draw benefits in addition to my benefits? Signed: Father of Two Dear
Christopher Community appoints Lutz as controller
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Christopher Community, Inc. — a nonprofit that develops and operates safe, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals and families — has announced the appointment of John Lutz as controller. “John’s previous accounting and management experience will be of great benefit to our non-profit as we continue to grow our development and
SBA streamlines small-business lending
The top official of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on May 11 announced streamlined lender procedures for small-business loans. The announcement follows the recent finalization of two new rules aimed at “closing gaps in capital access” for small-business owners across the nation. “The ongoing modernization of SBA’s loan programs will help ensure more borrowers
People news: Fulton Savings Bank hires Roman as chief lending officer
FULTON, N.Y. — Fulton Savings Bank announced it has appointed Thomas W. Roman as senior VP and chief lending officer. He started in his new
Hamilton College fundraising campaign reaches $400 million goal
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College announced that it has reached its fundraising goal of $400 million for its “Because Hamilton” campaign, with several weeks remaining
Berkshire Bank’s holding company to pay dividend of 18 cents a share on June 1
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB) — parent company of Berkshire Bank, which has a major presence in the Mohawk Valley region — recently announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 18 cents per common share. The dividend will be payable on June 1, to shareholders of record as
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