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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

Excellus seeks applications for Community Health Awards in 14-county Utica region
UTICA, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus) says nonprofit organizations in its 14-county Utica region can apply for Fall 2016 Community Health Award grants, with
Continuing Education, Information is Key to Risk Management
With the start of every new academic year, and the focus of education on so many people’s minds, it is a good idea to revisit your own plan for continuing development of your business. This is an opportunity to see if you are keeping up with the latest information relevant to your success and reducing
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