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Brown & Brown Insurance to pay Q1 dividend of 15 cents on Feb. 12
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) — the Florida–based parent of Brown & Brown of New York, Inc., which has an office in Syracuse — recently announced it will pay a regular quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share for the first quarter of 2025. The payment is payable on Feb. 12, to shareholders […]
Dannible & McKee partner named to committee for national construction association
SYRACUSE — Dannible & McKee, LLP, a certified public accounting and consulting firm based in Syracuse, announced that Kenneth C. Gardiner, an audit consulting partner at the firm, has been appointed to the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National Budget & Finance Committee for 2025. As a member of this key committee, Gardiner will leverage
Ashley McGraw Architects opens office in Buffalo
BUFFALO — Ashley McGraw Architects, D.P.C. says it has expanded into Western New York with the opening of an office in Buffalo. The new office, which started operations on Jan. 6, complements its headquarters in Syracuse, along with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C., the architecture firm said. Ashley McGraw says it has expertise
New York home sales rise nearly 4 percent in December
ALBANY — New York realtors sold 9,138 previously owned homes in December, up 3.7 percent from the 8,814 existing homes sold in December 2023. The increase came despite a record-low inventory of homes available for sale in the state. Pending sales also rose by a similar amount in the latest month, foreshadowing further gains in
UHS spine program receives Joint Commission certification
BINGHAMTON — United Health Services, Inc. (UHS) recently received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Core Certification in Spine Surgery. UHS — a locally owned, not-for-profit hospital and health-care system serving greater Binghamton and surrounding counties — says it is the first program in upstate New York to earn the certification. The Joint
Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund awards $123,000 in grants
CLINTON — The Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund recently awarded $123,000 to 13 local nonprofits and public-safety organizations that serve the town of Kirkland and village of Clinton. Grants ranged from $2,285 to $19,175 and supported an array of programs, projects, and services, the college announced. Recipients include the following organizations: • The Clinton Central School
Unity House adds two new members to board of directors
AUBURN — Unity House of Cayuga County, Inc. recently announced that two new community leaders have joined the nonprofit’s board of directors. Taylor Symes and Jessica Janssen, both of Auburn, began their board duties in November. Symes is a licensed benefits consultant for AFLAC, in addition to being a sales rep for Peaceful Living Home
Bank’s business leaders survey shows positive outlook for 25
SYRACUSE — Business leaders — including those in Central New York — are feeling a lot more optimistic heading in 2025 than they have in years, according to JPMorganChase’s 2025 Business Leaders Outlook survey. More than half of New York state business leaders are feeling confident in the national economy as fears of an impending
Adirondack Bank blog offers tips on outsmarting phishing scams
UTICA, N.Y. — In its Jan. 28 website blog, Adirondack Bank tackles a subject affecting many financial-services clients and consumers: phishing. Most people are familiar
AmeriCU Credit Union launches charitable foundation
ROME — AmeriCU Credit Union has formed AmeriCU Charitable Foundation, effective on Jan. 1, to support community-driven programs and work to improve the quality of life across its service areas. The foundation will also strengthen the credit union’s impact on the communities it serves and create lasting positive change, AmeriCU contends. “Our communities are the
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