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Canoe and kayak launch opens at Kirk Park
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on May 21 announced the formal opening of the canoe and kayak boat launch at Kirk Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The launch is located at the end of the Creekwalk near Hunt Avenue and will serve as one of three access points for water enthusiasts, providing opportunities […]
Vancouver food business prevails in Binghamton business-plan competition
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — A company from Vancouver, British Columbia won the top prize in the 2025 Binghamton business-plan competition. Emkao Foods, Inc. plans to establish a manufacturing operation at 73 Griswold St. on Binghamton’s East Side. The annual competition awards a cash prize and administrative support to the contestant that submits the best plan for
State pension fund commits $2.4 billion more for sustainable investments
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has committed an additional $2.4 billion to three funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions (SICS) program. To date, the Fund has deployed more than $26.5 billion toward its goal of $40 billion, to specific investment opportunities in the SICS program,
Financial-wellness programs are a valuble employee benefit
Financial wellness can be an overlooked part of overall wellness and is a benefit area employers might not think about adding to their portfolio. However, one area expert says, the benefits can be far reaching. The National Fund for Workforce Solutions defines financial wellness as having control over day-to-day and month-to-month finances, having the ability
Five Star Bank parent company to pay Q2 dividend of 31 cents in early July
WARSAW, N.Y. — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISI), parent company of Five Star Bank, announced that its board of directors has recently approved a quarterly cash dividend of 31 cents per share of its common stock outstanding. Financial Institutions will pay the second-quarter dividend on July 2, to shareholders of record as of June 13.
2025 Cybersecurity Conference Event Supplement
With a staggering 500% increase in cyberattacks over the last five years it’s no longer a question of if you will be attacked but when. Join us for an engaging afternoon where you and your leadership team will gain insights and practical strategies to pro-actively protect your business and be better prepared for an attack.
VIEWPOINT: Colleges Face Federal Requirement To Contact Students About Loan Debt
On May 5, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released a “Request for Institutions to Provide Repayment Information to Former Students to Prevent Defaults” (GEN-25-19). Noting that “only 38 percent of Direct Loan and Department-held Federal Family Education Loan Program borrowers are in repayment and current on their student loans,” ED estimates that “almost
Ask Rusty: How do I apply for Social Security?
Dear Rusty: I just turned 65 years old in February 2025. I need to sign up for Social Security but don’t even know where to start. Signed: Seeking Assistance Dear Seeking Assistance: It’s fairly easy to sign up for your Social Security (SS) benefits, by either calling the Social Security Administration (SSA) at (800) 772-1213
CNY region jobless rates fall in April from a year ago
The unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira regions were all lower in April compared to April 2024, pointing to a strong job market. The figures are part of the latest New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) data released on May 20. Regional unemployment rates The jobless rate in
Oneida County hotel occupancy rises more than 3 percent in April
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County hotels posted an increase in overnight guests in April, as two other key indicators of business performance declined. The hotel-occupancy
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