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Oneida County establishes framework for AI task force
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr. on Wednesday said the county has finalized the framework for the county’s artificial intelligence (AI) task

FustCharles expands to Capital Region
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — FustCharles, a Syracuse–based accounting, tax, and advisory firm, on Tuesday said that an accounting firm based in the Capital Region has joined

Dannible & McKee to host virtual nonprofit conference on Jan. 7
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dannible & McKee, LLP is set to host its 24th annual nonprofit conference, a virtual event that is scheduled for this Wednesday Jan. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The conference will include seven presenters, along with keynote speaker Frank Ridzi, vice president for Community Investment at the Central New York

New York health-care laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
ALBANY, N.Y. — With 2026 underway, new health-care laws are now in effect in New York state. Health insurers will be required to cover medically

Ithaca law firm combines with Vestal firm
VESTAL, N.Y. — The Ithaca law firm of Schlather, Stumbar, Parks & Salk, LLP (SSPS) has combined with the Vestal–based law firm of Levene Gouldin

Mohawk Valley REDC awards funding to several projects
Mohawk Valley projects in Utica, Marcy, and at SUNY Oneonta are among those awarded funding through the state’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative. The

Munson wins $25,000 grant from New York State Council on the Arts
UTICA, N.Y. — The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) recently awarded Munson a $25,000 grant to support the arts and culture sector.

New York’s minimum wage set for another increase on Jan. 1
ALBANY, N.Y. — The state’s minimum wage is set to go up again on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, marking the third straight year of increases

Finger Lakes Land Trust hits milestone of conserving 35,000 acres
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) of Ithaca announced it has reached the “major milestone” of having conserved 35,000 acres across the

Viewpoint: Year-End Tax and Financial-Planning Strategies
The end of the year is nearly here, but there’s still time to take a closer look at your financial picture and make the most of tax-planning opportunities before the calendar turns to 2026. Thoughtful year-end planning can reduce your current tax bill, position you for long-term growth, and help ensure your wealth is transferred
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