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Lefton formally becomes state DEC commissioner

ALBANY, N.Y. — Amanda Lefton was recently confirmed by the New York State Senate to serve as commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). She had been serving as acting commissioner of the DEC, New York’s environmental regulatory agency, since February 2025. Lefton’s career spans the public and private sectors, including previously serving

Centro names new CEO

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Centro on Tuesday said its board of members has appointed Christopher Tuff as the new CEO of Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (Centro) and its subsidiary organizations. Tuff assumes the role of CEO after serving during the past four and a half years as Centro’s deputy CEO. During that time, he

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Tompkins Community Bank adds business development officer for Syracuse

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank announced it has expanded its retail banking team by hiring Paul Palladino as business development officer for Syracuse. Palladino is a 25-year veteran of the banking and finance industry. In his new role, he will work to cultivate relationships throughout the bank’s footprint and promote Tompkins through community involvement.

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