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Pathfinder Bank expands its Syracuse branch plans
SYRACUSE — Pathfinder Bank is expanding its planned downtown Syracuse branch office even before it opens. The Oswego–based community bank had expected to open a 1,500-square-foot office focused on lending in Pike Block by about Oct. 1. But now, Pathfinder is shifting gears to open a 2,600-square-foot office that will offer a broader range […]
Cornell: Leek moth threatens Northern New York’s onion farms
The Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) associations of Northern New York are asking farmers to report any findings of leek moth, a pest that prefers onions, garlic, chives, shallots, leeks, and other similar crops. Cornell University and CCE researchers — working with a Northern New York Agricultural Development Program grant to trap the pest to
NYPA issues annual report, detailing progress on sustainability initiatives
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) recently announced it has issued an annual report tracking its first three years of implementing a sustainability-action plan. Unveiled in 2010, NYPA developed the three-year plan to encourage a “greater culture of sustainability” in every aspect of the Authority’s operations, NYPA said in a news release. The
Unshackle Upstate issues new plan for job growth and tax relief
Unshackle Upstate, a business-advocacy organization, has released its new economic-revitalization agenda (ERA) for Upstate. The proposal includes five points designed to deliver “broad-based” tax relief and stimulate job growth across upstate New York, Unshackle said in a news release. Citing upstate New York’s history of high taxes, economic decline, and population loss, the
Bryant & Stratton focuses on employability of its graduates
CLAY — Once college students earn their degrees, the next step is to either further their education or begin pursuit of their first job. To help its students prepare for their job search, the local campuses of Bryant & Stratton College in mid-July held an “Employability Week” that included an alumni panel, student workshops,
CH Insurance acquires programming accounts from NYCM Group
SYRACUSE — CH Insurance Brokerage, Inc., an independent agency located on the bottom floor of AXA Tower I in downtown Syracuse, on July 1 closed on its acquisition of certain workers’-compensation programs from NYCM Group in Cicero, which is no longer in business. CH Insurance declined to disclose the acquisition cost but used agency
Susan Budrakey & Associates announces new owner, office location
DeWITT — Susan Budrakey & Associates, an independent-branch office of Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. in DeWitt, today named Mary Ann Pierce as its new
Oneida Healthcare appoints physician to board
ONEIDA — Janice Eastman Bach, M.D., has been appointed to the Oneida Healthcare board of trustees. Bach has practiced at Child Health Associates since
Delta Engineers promotes Cempa to CFO
ENDWELL — Delta Engineers, Architects, & Land Surveyors, P.C. has promoted Darlene M. Cempa to CFO. She is now responsible for company cost control,
New York’s initial unemployment claims jump 19 percent
The number of people applying for new unemployment-insurance benefits in New York state in the week ending Aug. 24 increased by nearly 19 percent to
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