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New CFO of NextGen Label Group begins duties April 1
CICERO — The man who will serve as the next CFO of NextGen Label Group and president of the Van Alstine division starts those positions on April 1. Andrew Horvath will replace Dan Rosenbaum, who was recently promoted to president and CEO of NextGen Label Group, also effective April 1, the company announced. Horvath joined […]

State comptroller audit faults Cortland County town for budgeting
LAPEER — A recent audit by New York State Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office found that the five-member board that governs the Town of Lapeer in Cortland County did not develop and adopt realistic budgets. As a result, the unrestricted fund balance in these funds increased to levels between 85 percent and 182 percent of the

Dannible & McKee adds two new accountants in Syracuse
SYRACUSE — Dannible & McKee, LLP, a certified public accounting and consulting firm, recently announced the hiring of two new staff accountants who both successfully transitioned from the firm’s internship program to full-time positions. Nicholas Bove joins Dannible & McKee as an accountant on the firm’s tax staff. He started with Dannible as an intern

Bowers names partner in client accounting & advisory services division
SYRACUSE — Bowers CPAs & Advisors recently promoted Ed Cronk to partner within the firm’s client accounting and advisory services (CAAS) division. Cronk, a Syracuse native, has more than 30 years of experience across multiple industries that include construction, health care, and real estate. The promotion reflects his contributions to the accounting firm and his

VIEWPOINT: The Frequency of Pay Split Among Courts May Be Remedied by a Legislative Fix
Under New York Labor Law Section 191, individuals who fall under the broad definition of “manual worker” must receive their wages weekly. There is currently a split among the courts as to whether manual workers have a private right of action to recover liquidated damages for untimely payments. In Vega v. CM & Associates Construction

Seneca Foods’ net sales rise 13 percent in latest fiscal quarter
FAIRPORT — Seneca Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: SENEA, SENEB) recently reported that its net sales for the fiscal quarter ending Dec. 28, 2024 rose more than 13 percent to $502.9 million from $444.5 million in the same quarter a year prior. The company — a Finger Lakes–based provider of packaged fruits and vegetables, with facilities across

BAE Systems set for $65 million expansion of Endicott operations, creating up to 134 new jobs
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — BAE Systems is investing $65 million to expand operations in the village of Endicott in Broome County. The company will add a

Binghamton University launches presidential search, seeks community input
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University has started its search for a new president after current president Harvey Stenger’s announcement that he will step down after

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) Athletics on Thursday launched a $50 million fundraising campaign over the next three years aimed at “leveling up its

Syracuse airport launches new parking-shuttle service
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) on Tuesday started a new parking-shuttle service at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). SRAA, which operates
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