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Two Syracuse law firms to combine to become Costello Cooney Fearon & Fetter
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse law firms of Costello, Cooney & Fearon, PLLC and Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough, P.C. are looking ahead to the new year when they will officially combine and become Costello Cooney Fearon & Fetter. “Costello Cooney Fearon & Fetter will build upon a combined 175 years of legal tradition in […]
Turning Stone Evolution project to open sooner than expected
VERONA, N.Y. — The Turning Stone Evolution expansion project is moving along faster than expected with the Crescent Hotel and Salt Seafood & Raw Bar now expected to debut next summer on June 29, 2026. And the Grand Expo will open shortly after that on Labor Day 2026. The Turning Stone Evolution, a $370 million
Colgate expands Colgate Commitment initiative
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Students in families that have a total annual income of up to $175,000 could be able to attend Colgate University tuition free, under a new university offer. In addition, those students with family incomes of up to $200,000 will have their demonstrated aid need met without loans starting in the fall of
Chemung Financial reports improved earnings in Q3
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Chemung Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CHMG), parent company of Chemung Canal Trust Company, recently reported that its net income jumped 37 percent to $7.8 million in the third quarter from $5.7 million in the year-ago quarter as its balance sheet and margins improved. The banking company’s earnings per share increased 36 percent to
Utica University leadership change coming in 2026
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University will have new leadership in 2026 after current president Todd Pfannestiel submitted his resignation with plans to step down at the end of the 2025 calendar year. The university’s board of trustees has named Stephanie Nesbitt as Utica University’s next president, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Nesbitt has agreed to serve
SU’s Whitman School to offer new master’s degree in real estate in 2026
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University’s (SU) Martin J. Whitman School of Management plans to offer a master’s degree in real estate, starting in the fall of 2026. Building on Whitman’s undergraduate real-estate program, the new master’s degree offers dedicated real-estate education related to development, finance, and sustainability. The one-year, on-campus program takes a finance and
More than 350 companies celebrated as Economic Champions by CenterState CEO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The efforts of 353 businesses and nonprofit organizations were recognized on Oct. 29 during CenterState CEO’s annual Economic Champions Celebration at the Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter in downtown Syracuse. Those involved were honored for their contributions to the “growth and vibrancy” of the Central New York economy. Nearly 600
LeMura to serve as Le Moyne president through June 2028
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Linda LeMura, who has served as president of Le Moyne College in Syracuse since 2014, will continue leading the college through June 30, 2028. The Le Moyne College board of trustees recently approved the two-year contract extension. Her previous employment agreement was set to run through June 2026. No financial terms were
Feed Our Vets uses $100K state grant for upgrades to Utica food pantry
UTICA, N.Y. — New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D–Marcy) recently announced the successful delivery of a $100,000 state grant to Feed Our Vets, a Utica–based nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger among veterans and their families. The funding, secured by Buttenschon through the State Assembly, supported two essential upgrades at Feed Our Vets’ Utica
Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship expands to Buffalo
BUFFALO — The Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is opening a location in Buffalo and is expected to welcome its first students in the fall of 2026. The new campus center will be located in the former office building of The Buffalo News on Washington Street. It represents an expansion of the Golisano Institute’s
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