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Home Depot to build distribution center in Schuyler Business Park
SCHUYLER, N.Y. — A Home Depot distribution center is coming to the Schuyler Business Park, according to the Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency (IDA), working
Helming proposes law to protect competitive shooting sports in N.Y.
New York State Senator Pam Helming (R–Canandaigua) has introduced a bill (S.9530) she says would protect the “longstanding tradition of shooting sports” in New York state. The proposal would clarify language in the state’s firearm legislation enacted on July 1 that “does not expressly exempt” competitive shooting-sports events, often held at sportsmen’s clubs, as “sensitive
Didio steps into leadership role at Dannible & McKee
Firm also makes two other promotions SYRACUSE — Christopher Didio, who has been with Syracuse–based Dannible & McKee, LLP since 1987, is now the firm’s managing partner. The firm’s partners elected Didio to that role, Dannible & McKee announced July 14. At the same time, Dannible & McKee also announced that
Robert A. Ford CPA firm combines with DeWitt office of D’Arcangelo & Co.
DeWITT, N.Y. — A Syracuse accounting firm has recently teamed up with a firm headquartered in the Mohawk Valley that’s been in operation for seven decades. Syracuse–based Robert A. Ford, CPA has merged its operations with the Syracuse–area office of D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP that is located in DeWitt. The combination of accounting firms took
Rusin promoted to deputy chief of Syracuse Police Department
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A member of the Syracuse Police Department (SPD) since 2006 is now serving as its deputy chief of police. Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Syracuse Police Chief Joe Cecile promoted Mark Rusin to the role, the City of Syracuse announced Aug. 4. Rusin most recently served as detective sergeant. Rusin is known
Hochul signs bills to boost housing affordability
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Aug. 8 signed a legislative package aimed at expanding tax relief for New York homeowners, particularly those ages 60 and over. The legislation will help to support homeowners — from first-time homebuyers to senior citizens — as inflation, rising costs, and other factors “drive a nationwide affordability crisis,” Hochul’s office said
Artz joins HH&K as special counsel in Binghamton
BINGAHMTON, N.Y. — Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP (HH&K) recently announced that Philip J. Artz has joined the law firm as a special counsel in its Binghamton office. Artz brings more than 40 years of legal experience. That includes all aspects of civil litigation, including personal injury and medical malpractice, commercial litigation, and estate/trust litigation,
New York’s local sales-tax collections rise 12% in July
ALBANY, N.Y. — Local sales-tax collections in New York state jumped 11.9 percent in July compared to the same month in 2021. That’s according to an analysis that New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli issued on Aug. 16. Overall, local sales-tax collections in the state totaled $1.8 billion, up $188 million compared to July of
Mackenzie Hughes partner Cody recognized by Estate Planning Council
SYRACUSE — The Estate Planning Council of Central New York recently recognized Mary Anne Cody of Mackenzie Hughes LLP for her leadership of the organization. Cody, a partner at Mackenzie Hughes and outgoing president of the Estate Planning Council (EPC) of Central New York, was presented with a gavel plaque at the EPC annual meeting
Bond law firm’s Weber named to Operation Oswego County board
OSWEGO — Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC recently announced that its attorney Richard L. Weber has been named to the Operation Oswego County board of directors for a three-year term. Weber, a member (partner), is a litigation attorney in Bond’s Syracuse office and serves as chair of its toxic tort and environmental litigation practice. He
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