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Dannible & McKee opens Capital Region office
SYRACUSE — Dannible & McKee, LLP, a Syracuse–based accounting firm, is settling into its new office that serves the Capital Region. The firm formally opened the new location at 220 Harborside Drive in Schenectady on May 9. The new space will enable Dannible & McKee to continue to accommodate growth in Eastern New York, the […]

State budget includes recovery tax-credit program
New York State lawmakers have adopted a budget that includes the “nation’s first” recovery tax credit program. It provides tax incentives for certified employers who hire people in recovery from substance-abuse disorders in either full- or part-time positions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on May 8. Beginning in the year 2020, up to $2 million will

Hotels owe Onondaga County more than $326K in room-occupancy taxes, audit says
SYRACUSE — Onondaga County is expecting to receive more than $326,000 in unpaid room occupancy tax revenue from some area hotels. An audit of the county’s hotel and motel room-occupancy tax (ROT) uncovered the total, the office of Onondaga County Comptroller Matthew Beadnell announced on June 18. The report, conducted in 2018, covered 51 hotels

Bonadio Group honored among “Best Accounting Firms for Women”
“This recognition is particularly meaningful because it reflects our commitment to leadership advancement for women in our firm. We’re proud of these results and committed to continuously improving in terms of diversity,” Kristen Clark, managing partner in Bonadio’s Syracuse office, said in a news release. “Earning a spot on this list underscores our firm’s commitment

Bousquet Holstein adds attorney, Lepiane, to Syracuse office
SYRACUSE — Bousquet Holstein PLLC announced that Rosemary F. Lepiane has joined the firm as an attorney in its divorce and family law practice group. Lepiane previously operated her own law firm for 10 years. She also previously served as assistant corporation counsel for the City of Syracuse, where she handled complex civil ligation in

Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough adds Shafer, staff
Shafer joined SFGM as of counsel, says Jeffrey Fetter, president of the firm, who spoke with CNYBJ on June 18. Shafer is a founding partner of the Riehlman, Shafer & Shafer law firm that had offices at 397 Route 281 in Tully and at 39 Church St. in Cortland. SFGM is now leasing those spaces

Cornell names Colvin permanent dean of ILR School
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University announced it is removing the interim tag from Alexander Colvin as dean of the School of Industrial and Labor Relations

Onondaga County launches fifth year of Onondaga Grown campaign
Officials held an opening event at Tre-G Farms, LLC in Pompey, allowing attendees to “enjoy a taste of locally grown and produced foods,” per a

Onondaga County Health Department awarded grant for suicide-prevention efforts
“We are grateful to receive the financial support from the Suicide Prevention Center of New York to pilot this innovative model in Onondaga County,”

Work on Ithaca City Apartments project is finished
“This development is part of our continued efforts to invest in existing affordable housing and strengthen communities across the Southern Tier,” Cuomo said in the
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