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Hochul proposes more funding for state’s cybersecurity efforts
ALBANY, N.Y. — Efforts to support cybersecurity enhancements across New York state may get a funding boost in 2023. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Jan. 10 proposed $35.2 million in new funding as part of her State of the State address. The enhancements include the expansion of shared services to local governments that help identify security […]

Dannible senior audit manager earns information systems auditor credential
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dannible & McKee, LLP — a certified public accounting and consulting firm with offices in Syracuse, Auburn, Binghamton, and Schenectady — recently announced that Kevin M. Didio, CPA has earned the certified information systems auditor (CISA) credential from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). The CISA certification is a globally

Avoid cybersecurity risks during tax season
“Tax season is really just another opportunity for the bad guys,” says Michael Polce, CEO of M.A. Polce Consulting in Rome. Businesses need to be proactive all year, but especially during tax season when the scammers ramp up activity. “All the rules still apply,” he says, but awareness should be enhanced this time of year.

Utica University board, faculty clash over recommendation to eliminate majors
UTICA, N.Y. — A recent recommendation by Utica University President Laura Casamento to eliminate 15 majors at the university and modify several others has sparked

CNY campuses awarded SUNY funding to boost enrollment for nursing degrees
ALBANY, N.Y. — Tompkins Cortland Community College, SUNY Morrisville, and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) are among 11 SUNY campuses awarded funding to expand health-care

Greater Binghamton Chamber outlines agenda for 2023
All three areas are of concern to the chamber’s membership as well as the region’s overall business climate, says Stacey Duncan, president and CEO of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, a pro-business membership organization representing nearly 800 businesses throughout the Binghamton area. Unemployment insurance has been a concern since the increased payouts during the

Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs announces new CEO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based accounting firm Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC on Wednesday announced Carolyn Sturick as the firm’s new CEO. Sturick has been

Oswego’s first electric vehicle fast-charging hub now available
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The first electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers that any all-electric vehicle can use are now available in downtown Oswego. The two-charger hub

State awards first construction contract for I-81 viaduct-replacement project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Even though a court battle has the project currently on hold, New York State has awarded the first construction contract for the

MVCC receives $2 million to open semiconductor and advanced-manufacturing training center
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) has received $2 million in federal funding to create a new semiconductor and advanced-manufacturing training center. MVCC
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