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VIEWPOINT: Estate Planning Never Stops
While estate planning is crucial for promoting financial and generational wellness, the majority of American adults don’t have estate-planning documents — like wills, trusts, or health-care directives — in place. It’s common for many of us to avoid this process for a whole host of reasons, including procrastination, the misconception that it is strictly for […]
Oswego County FCU joining NYCUA’s college scholarship program
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego County Federal Credit Union (OCFCU) announced it is participating in the New York Credit Union Association’s (NYCUA) statewide scholarship program. This initiative offers eligible students a chance to win one of five $500 awards from the credit union in addition to chapter and state awards, per OCFCU’s Oct. 31 announcement. To
Community Bank System’s Q3 profit slips 9 percent
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) — parent of Community Bank, N.A. — reported net income of $44.1 million, or 82 cents a share, in the third quarter, down 9.4 percent from $48.7 million, or 90 cents per share, in the same quarter a year ago. The earnings dip primarily resulted from
Le Moyne College partners with Meier’s Creek Brewing for Le Moyne-themed beer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College says it has an agreement with Meier’s Creek Brewing Company for a fundraiser that involves a Le Moyne-themed beer.
AmeriCU names Wood assistant VP of strategic partnerships
ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union recently promoted Heather Wood to assistant VP of strategic partnerships, a role in which she will build and maintain partnerships that align with the credit union’s strategic goals. Wood brings more than 20 years of experience in the industry to the new role, where she will work with internal
Lockheed Martin Owego wins nearly $380M Navy order for helicopters for Spain
OWEGO, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) in Owego was recently awarded a $379.6 million firm-fixed-price order from the U.S. Navy against a previously issued basic ordering agreement. This order provides for the production and delivery of eight MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for the government of Spain, according to an Oct. 12 contract announcement from
Laboratory Alliance appoints director of information services
SALINA, N.Y. — Laboratory Alliance of Central New York, LLC recently announced it has promoted Jim Zielinski to director of information services. A skilled information technology (IT) professional, he has more than 20 years of experience in health-care IT and an extensive background in software and systems implementation, data analysis, .NET programming, database management, DevOps
Drumm appointed to Herkimer College board of trustees
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Robert Drumm, of Mohawk, to the Herkimer County Community College board of trustees for a term that expires on June 30, 2027. Drumm is the CEO and board president for Mohawk Valley Ambulance Corporation in Mohawk. In this role, he assists with the annual budget, website, digital-fundraising
Onondaga County hotels see a nearly 4 percent decline in guests in September
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County hotels registered a drop in occupancy in September, while two other benchmarks of business performance improved. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county fell 3.9 percent to 66.3 percent in the ninth month of this year compared to September 2022, according to STR,
Johnson City BJ’s Wholesale Club opens member center
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — A new BJ’s Wholesale Club’s membership center is open in Oakdale Commons, 601-635 Harry L Drive, in advance of the wholesale club opening a store to shoppers early next year. The membership center gives shoppers the opportunity to purchase a founding membership through Jan. 25, 2024. Membership options start at $35.
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