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St. Lawrence County town-court clerk accused of “pocketing” thousands
NORFOLK, N.Y. — A former town-court clerk in St. Lawrence County is under arrest after she “misappropriated” nearly $10,000 in court fees that defendants paid. Lisa Dillon is the former clerk for the Town of Norfolk justice court. The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office had conducted the investigation, the office of New York State Comptroller […]

IIABNY names Lounsbury interim president and CEO
DeWITT, N.Y. — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York, Inc. announced it has named Lisa Lounsbury interim president and CEO, effective Dec.

Haylor, Freyer & Coon names Rayo president
SALINA, N.Y. — Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. announced that Robert J. Rayo was named president of the insurance agency at its Oct. 13 annual

Syracuse University names Raj interim dean of Whitman School
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University has named S.P. Raj as interim dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, “effective immediately.” The appointment follows

DiNapoli: St. Lawrence County town-court clerk accused of “pocketing” thousands in fines
NORFOLK, N.Y. — A former town-court clerk in St. Lawrence County is under arrest after she “misappropriated” nearly $10,000 in court fees that defendants paid.

New York manufacturing index slips further into negative territory in October
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell 5 points to -6.8 in October as manufacturing conditions weakened for a third straight month. It’s

Tioga State Bank warns about phishing scam using its name
SPENCER, N.Y. — Tioga State Bank, which has 11 branch offices in the Southern Tier, today warned consumers about scammers using its name. “Over the
Protect your business from creative data-breach plaintiffs’ attorneys
Awareness is half the battle As more companies become victims of data security breaches, plaintiffs in data-breach cases have devised new and creative arguments under a variety of legal theories in a constant attempt to expand the scope of liability for companies or business owners. Businesses should consult with counsel on ways to limit damages

Onondaga Tower formally becomes Barclay Damon Tower on Monday as law firm moves in
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga Tower, located at 125 E. Jefferson St. in Syracuse, will officially become Barclay Damon Tower on Monday. That’s when Barclay Damon,

Eaton & Griffith law firm partners join Coughlin & Gerhart
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Paul F. Eaton, Jr. and Carl A. Griffith, partners in the Sidney, N.Y–based law firm of Eaton & Griffith, have joined Coughlin
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