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Harris Beach Murtha AI industry team starts
PITTSFORD — The law firm Harris Beach Murtha has launched an artificial-intelligence (AI) industry team to help clients with navigating the legal, ethical, regulatory, and business challenges raised by the fast-developing technology. The firm, which is headquartered in the Rochester suburb of Pittsford, has offices in Syracuse, Ithaca, and Binghamton. As Harris Beach Murtha put […]
Merriman elected to Barclay Damon Management Committee
SYRACUSE — Barclay Damon LLP has announced that Courtney Merriman, a partner in the firm’s Real Estate and Financial Institutions & Lending practice areas, has been elected to the firm’s Management Committee, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Merriman also serves as managing director of Barclay Damon’s Syracuse office. With professional training and experience in New York
VIEWPOINT: NYS amends Fair Credit Reporting Act to Limit Use of Credit Reports in Employment
On Dec. 19, 2025, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S03072 (the Amendment) into law, amending the New York State Fair Credit Reporting Act to restrict the use of consumer credit history for employment purposes. With this amendment, New York joins 10 other states and several major cities, including New York City, which have comparable
FustCharles adds Albany-area firm in expansion to Capital Region
SYRACUSE — An accounting firm based in the Capital Region has joined FustCharles, a Syracuse–based accounting, tax, and advisory firm. Stephen J Flood, CPA, PLLC a Latham–based accounting and tax practice, joined the firm as of Jan. 1, per the FustCharles announcement. The expansion “strengthens” FustCharles’ presence across upstate New York and extends the firm’s
The Agency selects a design firm for the Huron campus in Endicott
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — The Agency says it has selected Colliers Engineering & Design to complete a master facility plan for the Huron campus. It is
CenterState CEO report finds nearly 60 percent of area businesses expect to increase jobs this year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A new report from CenterState CEO finds 59 percent of 233 businesspeople surveyed expect to boost jobs and hiring in 2026, down
Binghamton University’s largest-ever donation to establish independent AI research center
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University will use the largest donation in school history to establish the Center for AI Responsibility and Research. The $30 million
Monterey Fire Department president arrested for allegedly stealing $3K from department
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Kelly S. Groves, the president and interim treasurer of the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department, has been recently arrested for allegedly stealing
Syracuse University secures $1 million in federal funding for semiconductor thermal-noise testbed
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University says it has secured just over $1 million in federal funding to establish a semiconductor thermal-noise testbed. It will advance
Coughlin & Gerhart re-elects Abbott as managing partner
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP announced it has re-elected Rachel Abbott as its managing partner. Originally elected in 2022, Abbott has been instrumental
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