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Ward Arcuri Law Firm forms in New Hartford following merger
NEW HARTFORD — Andrew Ward and Michael Arcuri recently announced a merger of the Ward Law Firm with the Michael A. Arcuri Law Office. They
KATHERINE (KATE) FELICE has joined Barclay Damon’s Syracuse office as an associate in the branding, trademarks & copyrights, and commercial litigation practice areas. She has an

Former New York pension-fund employee indicted in “pay-for-play” bribery scheme
A former employee of the New York State pension fund has been indicted for “participating in a ‘pay-for-play’ bribery scheme” involving the state pension fund.

Excellus to offer telemedicine option in health plans
DeWITT, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield on Tuesday announced it will offer a telemedicine option to all privately insured and Medicare Advantage members in 2017.

Miner to appoint Thomas to replace Dougherty on the Syracuse City Court
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner announced she intends to appoint Derrek Thomas to replace Judge Stephen Dougherty on the Syracuse City Court. Dougherty

People news: Dermody, Burke & Brown hires network administrator
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC announced it has recently hired Brennan Kirsche as a network administrator. Kirsche received a bachelor’s degree

Kinney Drugs launches tool to help consumers compare plans for Medicare Part D
Kinney Drugs has introduced a new tool that will help consumers to compare plans as they consider their options for Medicare Part D coverage. The

Community Bank System declares quarterly dividend of 32 cents
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) announced that it has declared a quarterly dividend of 32 cents per share on its common

State comptroller report spotlights signs of “rebound” in CNY economy
SYRACUSE — A “wealth” of locally educated young adults, a “technically experienced” workforce, and a “relatively low” cost of living have the Central New York economy “starting to rebound” from the Great Recession. At the same time, poverty, unemployment rates above the statewide average, and the loss of some large employers still hamper “many communities.”

Carrols completes acquisition of 17 Burger King restaurants in Pennsylvania
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST) announced it has completed the acquisition of 17 Burger King restaurants in Western Pennsylvania in and
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