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Ithaca law firm combines with Vestal firm
VESTAL, N.Y. — The Ithaca law firm of Schlather, Stumbar, Parks & Salk, LLP (SSPS) has combined with the Vestal–based law firm of Levene Gouldin

Guthrie Clinic names new president of Corning Hospital
CORNING, N.Y. — Guthrie Clinic has appointed Jennifer Yartym as the new president of Guthrie Corning Hospital, effective Jan. 1. Yartym, who is currently serving as president of Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, will also continue in that role, per the health system’s Friday announcement. Her appointment at Corning Hospital comes as Paul VerValin steps down

Mohawk Valley REDC awards funding to several projects
Mohawk Valley projects in Utica, Marcy, and at SUNY Oneonta are among those awarded funding through the state’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative. The

Central New York projects awarded more than $26 million in state REDC funding
Projects in Cicero, Camillus, and Cortland are among those in Central New York awarded a total of $26.2 million through the state’s Regional Economic Development

East Adams, former Syracuse Developmental Center property housing projects awarded state funding
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The state has awarded millions to Syracuse housing projects in the East Adams neighborhood and at the site of the former Syracuse

Munson wins $25,000 grant from New York State Council on the Arts
UTICA, N.Y. — The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) recently awarded Munson a $25,000 grant to support the arts and culture sector.

MVHS seeks interest for redevelopment of former St. Elizabeth Medical Center campus
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) in Utica wants to hear from qualified developers who are interested in redeveloping the former St. Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC) campus, a 21.3 acre site located on Genesee Street in Utica. MVHS has issued a request for expressions of interest (RFEI) for the project. The health system

New York’s minimum wage set for another increase on Jan. 1
ALBANY, N.Y. — The state’s minimum wage is set to go up again on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, marking the third straight year of increases

Trade Design Build formally opens community art hub
ULYSSES, N.Y. — Trade Design Build, an architecture and construction firm in the Ithaca area, recently unveiled a community art gallery. It’s part of a

Viewpoint: Year-End Tax and Financial-Planning Strategies
The end of the year is nearly here, but there’s still time to take a closer look at your financial picture and make the most of tax-planning opportunities before the calendar turns to 2026. Thoughtful year-end planning can reduce your current tax bill, position you for long-term growth, and help ensure your wealth is transferred
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