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SUNY ESF launches biggest fundraising campaign
SYRACUSE — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is describing it as the “most ambitious fundraising initiative in the College’s history.” The Campaign for ESF seeks to raise $40 million, a figure that is double the goal of the college’s last capital campaign. The effort has already secured $35 million in commitments, […]
New York home sales slide more than 6 percent in April
Inventory increased in the latest month ALBANY — New York realtors closed on the sale of 6,968 previously owned homes in April, down 6.2 percent from the 7,428 homes they sold in April 2024. However, realtors saw a slight increase in pending sales in April, pointing to an uptick in closed sales possibly coming in
EBRI: retirees feeling better about retirement prospects
More than three-fourths of retirees (78 percent) are reporting a positive outlook for retirement, with those respondents confident they will have enough money to live comfortably throughout retirement. Confidence among retirees increased from 74 percent last year. That’s according to the 35th annual Retirement Confidence Survey, which was published on April 24. The Retirement Confidence
New executive director settles in at FOCUS Greater Syracuse
SYRACUSE — Alicia Ernest has been serving as the executive director of FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. for more than a month. Ernest tells CNYBJ in an email that she started in her new role on May 9, succeeding Rita Reicher, who had served as acting executive director since 2020 while concurrently serving as president of
Focusing on growth, four SUNY Oswego colleges to get new names
OSWEGO — Four colleges at SUNY Oswego, three of which were previously known as schools, will have different names beginning July 1. At the same time, SUNY Oswego says it is “strategically positioning its largest one, with an eye toward future growth, industry need and student opportunities,” per its June 2 announcement. The renaming improves
Inaugural Oneida County Restaurant Week set for July
It’s an opportunity to explore bold flavors and support area small businesses. What’s Upstate is launching Oneida County Restaurant Week this summer from July 13-24 to encourage residents and visitors alike to get out and visit restaurants all around the county. The event takes inspiration from the former Utica Restaurant Week, which started just before
NYS Q1 local sales-tax collections rise 3.2 percent
ALBANY — Local government sales-tax collections totaled $5.8 billion in the first quarter (January to March) of 2025, up 3.2 percent (or $180 million) from the same quarter in 2024. Each of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, had a year-over-year increase in collections, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said
State AG announces arrest of Madison County tax preparer
Miles Burton Marshall accused of running decades-long Ponzi scheme that stole $50 million WAMPSVILLE — A Madison County tax preparer and insurance agent was indicted in Madison County Court for allegedly operating a Ponzi scheme for more than three decades that bilked 988 investors out of more than $50 million, New York State Attorney General
Barclay Damon formalizes semiconductor work with new team
SYRACUSE — Barclay Damon LLP says it has formally launched a semiconductor team to serve the “rapidly expanding” semiconductor manufacturing and supply-chain sector. The new team consolidates work that the firm has been doing for nearly two decades, Barclay Damon said in its June 10 announcement. “Capitalizing on our long experience serving New York State’s
Dannible & McKee names new managing partner to start in mid-2026
Also announced new leadership posts starting this July SYRACUSE — Victor Vaccaro, Jr. is scheduled to assume the role of managing partner at Dannible & McKee, LLP, effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Christopher Didio who has led the firm since 2022. Didio will remain active in the firm by continuing to serve as a consulting
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