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North Country

CNY region jobless rates fall in April from a year ago

The unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira regions were all lower in April compared to April 2024, pointing to a strong job market. The figures are part of the latest New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) data released on May 20. Regional unemployment rates The jobless rate in

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St. Lawrence County Tourism Dinner to honor North Country businesses

OGDENSBURG, N.Y. — The 2025 St. Lawrence County (STLC) Tourism Dinner, set for Wednesday June 4, will present STLC Tourism Excellence Awards to two tourism champions that continue to elevate visitor experiences and destination development across the county, the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce announced. The Best Western University Inn in Canton will receive

Community Bank

Community Financial System Q1 profit rises more than 21%

DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Financial System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) — parent company of Community Bank, N.A. — recently reported net income of $49.6 million, or 93 cents per share, in the first quarter, up more than 21 percent from $40.9 million, or 76 cents, in the first quarter of 2024. Increases in net interest income

Pathfinder Bank

Pathfinder Bancorp profit rises more than 40 percent in Q1

OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBHC), the holding company for Pathfinder Bank, reported net income of $3 million, or 41 cents a share, in the first quarter of this year, up nearly 43 percent from $2.1 million or 34 cents, in the first quarter of 2024. Pathfinder attributed the growth to improving operating

Pathfinder Bank

Pathfinder Bank expands small biz, commercial-lending teams

OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bank recently announced it has added three experienced lenders in the commercial and small-business banking space: James Wright, Heather Mulhall, and Ryan Kohutanich. These new hires bring deep local market expertise and a proven track record of operational success, Pathfinder contends. They are driving business loan and deposit growth in Syracuse,

Bateman Hotel

Historic Bateman Hotel building in Lowville wins NYS Historic Preservation Award

LOWVILLE, N.Y. — The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation recently announced that it has recognized 13 projects and individuals with 2025 New York State Historic Preservation Awards. This year’s award winners include a historic-rehabilitation project at a former North Country hotel. The Bateman Hotel building — located in Lowville, in Lewis County

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