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Big I New York says concerns remain on new state reg
DeWITT — The group that describes itself as the state’s largest insurance-producer trade association says it still has “concerns” about the state’s final regulation of a standard for those selling life insurance and annuity products in New York. DeWitt–based Big I New York on July 19 reacted to the New York State Department of […]
Using Criminal Histories and Background Checks in Employment
Every employer wants to promote and sustain a safe workplace. One way in which employers try to accomplish this goal is to conduct background checks on its applicants or new hires to assess whether they might pose a risk to other employees, customers, or other individuals they might encounter during their employment. However, when inquiring

Camico — a San Mateo, California–based insurance firm focused on serving CPAs — announced it has appointed Andrew M. Eassa as chairman of its board of directors. Eassa is a founding principal of the Syracuse–based accounting firm, Firley, Moran, Freer & Eassa, CPA, P.C. Eassa succeeds Robert P. Evans, CPA, who served as Camico chairman
Community Foundation announces $50K Community Choice Awards
UTICA — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties announced it is hosting its first Community Choice Awards, a $50,000 grantmaking contest that incorporates public voting to help determine the recipients of five $10,000 grants to local nonprofits. Nonprofit organizations in Herkimer and Oneida counties are invited to submit grant proposals for projects in

Syracuse business owner Shapiro to handle retail expansion at Turning Stone Resort Casino
VERONA, N.Y. — Turning Stone Resort Casino on Thursday announced a retail expansion in partnership with Syracuse fashion retailer Joel Shapiro. Four new independent boutiques
Le Moyne, Crouse Hospital’s College of Nursing offer “Degree in three” program in nursing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College and the Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital are working together to offer “Degree in three,” a new
Shineman Foundation awards $390,000 in grants to area nonprofits
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Richard S. Shineman Foundation announced that it recently provided 12 Central New York not-for-profit organizations serving Oswego County with $390,000 in

Ichor Therapeutics announces initiatives, including LaFayette expansion, $1M life-sciences fund
LAFAYETTE, N.Y. — Ichor Therapeutics, located at 2521 Route 11 in LaFayette, on Thursday announced plans to expand its operation. The firm also heralded the
People news: Tompkins Financial Advisors promotes Leonardo
DeWITT, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Advisors announced it has promoted Lisa Anne Leonardo to VP, trust operations officer. She previously served as assistant VP and
Virtual reality center expands at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The virtual world is getting bigger. Cuse VR is expanding into larger space on the third level of the Canyon area in
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