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Didio to become Dannible & McKee audit partner July 1
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Certified public accountant (CPA) Kevin Didio will become an audit partner at Dannible & McKee, LLP in a promotion that takes effect July 1. Didio works in the firm’s assurance and audit practice, providing accounting, assurance, and advisory services to both private and publicly held domestic and foreign companies, the firm said. […]

Bond, Schoeneck & King opens new office in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC member (partner) Daniel Pautz is returning to his roots by heading up a new Elmira office for the Syracuse–based law firm. Pautz grew up in Elmira, where his father had a solo practice law firm, before heading off to Niagara University followed by the University at Buffalo

Dannible & McKee tax accountant receives state CPA license
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The certified public accounting (CPA) and consulting firm Dannible & McKee, LLP hired Sean Micho as a full-time tax staff accountant in January, after he had served as an intern with the firm’s tax department since 2022. Now, the firm announces that Micho has taken the next step in his career by

After rebranding, firm now known as Bowers CPAs & Advisors
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A longtime Syracuse–based accounting firm has rebranded and is now operating as Bowers CPAs & Advisors. It had been known as Bowers & Company CPAs, PLLC. The firm says the new Bowers brand “highlights the value of partnership, and how the team at Bowers prioritizes it to provide creative solutions and powerful

FustCharles rebrands, relocates to downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A regional accounting firm that has operated for more than 35 years has rebranded and relocated to downtown Syracuse. The firm is now known as FustCharles and has moved to a new office at 220 South Warren St. in Merchant Commons in Syracuse. It was previously known as Fust Charles Chambers. The

Herkimer College swears in Trask as new peace officer
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College has appointed Nicholas M. Trask of Herkimer as a campus peace officer. According to the college’s website, campus peace officers perform security and law-enforcement-related functions at the college to maintain order for the security of college property and safety of students, visitors, and staff. Prior to joining Herkimer

IAED annual report details private investments, new property taxes
ITHACA, N.Y. — In its newly released 2022 annual report to the community, Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) reported stimulating $72.6 million in private investment last year. IAED — which administers the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) and Tompkins County Development Corporation (TCDC) — says its achievements last year also included helping generate $2.7

Empire Center fellow says NYS faces $9B budget gap next year
That’s according to the FY24 Enacted Budget Financial Plan, issued by the state Division of the Budget (DOB). The gaps grow to more than $13 billion in fiscal 2026 and 2027, according to Empire Center for Public Policy, Inc. fellow Ken Girardin. Girardin writes that Hochul’s FY24 budget proposal had expected “smaller, more manageable gaps,

Clayton man arrested on grand-larceny charges
ALEXANDRIA BAY, N.Y. — State Police in Alexandria Bay on May 26 arrested a North Country man for allegedly pocketing customers’ money at an area business. State Police charged Todd A. Williams, age 52 from Clayton, with 4th degree grand larceny, a felony. The arrest stems from an investigation at FMI Sand and Gravel on

Attorneys from Law Firm of Frank W. Miller join Hancock Estabrook
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Attorneys Frank W. Miller, Thomas J. Murphy, and Giancarlo Facciponte of the Law Firm of Frank W. Miller have joined Hancock Estabrook, LLP, effective June 12. Miller and Murphy joined the firm as partners, while Facciponte came aboard as an associate, per the Hancock Estabrook website. The lawyers involved focus on civil
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