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Former town clerk in Chenango County sentenced for embezzling nearly $4K
LINCOLN, N.Y. — The former clerk for the Town of Lincoln in Chenango County pledguilty to stealing nearly $4,000 from the town, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. Amy Becker, 54, was charged with petit larceny. She served as town clerk in Lincoln from 2018-2022. During that time, she accepted payments for the […]
Bowers CPAs & Advisors relocates its Rochester office
Syracuse–based Bowers CPAs & Advisors says its Rochester office has relocated to a new space at 200 Meridian Centre Blvd. “This transition underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering excellence in accounting services,” Michael D’Avirro, co-managing partner at Bowers CPAs & Advisors, said in the firm’s news release. “The relocation to our new, more spacious office
Breast-care practice moves to Rome Health
ROME, N.Y. — Dr. James Cesare is relocating his breast-care practice to the Rome Health Medical Center on the hospital’s main campus, effective Monday, Feb. 5. He specializes in breast health and breast-cancer management. “We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Cesare and his team to Rome Health as part of our women’s health program,” Ryan Thompson,
People news: Security Mutual hires Kentch
ITHACA, N.Y. — Security Mutual Group recently announced the appointment of Samantha Kentch to the insurance company’s cancellations department. Prior to joining Security Mutual, she worked for two years at the Tompkins County Department of Social Services. Kentch is a graduate of Groton High School in Tompkins County and holds certifications in digital media and
Oneida County Tourism launches revamped beverage trail
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Tourism (OCT), the official tourism-promotion agency for Oneida County, has launched a refreshed, digital version of the Heart of NY Beverage Trail highlighting local wineries and breweries. The mobile, interactive trail — accessible on the OCT website — features 10 partners throughout the county. Those taking part in the year-long
People news: SUNY Poly names new director of university marketing and communications
MARCY, N.Y. — Sara Furlong has joined SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) as its new director of university marketing and communications. She brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education, ad agency, consulting, and industry settings to the role, the university announced. Prior to joining SUNY Poly, Furlong spent more than six years
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it will no longer require masking at its facilities, effective immediately. MVHS’s infection-prevention team has tracked community transmission levels of COVID-19 in Oneida County and surrounding areas, as well as among patients and staff. At this time, transmission levels have dropped enough where masking is
ANDRO lands contract to help develop B5G technologies
ROME, N.Y. — ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC announced a contract award from Peraton Labs, Inc. to support Peraton on a Navy initiative for advancing beyond-fifth generation (B5G) wireless-communications technologies for military tactical-edge operations. Peraton, headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., was awarded the prime contract under the National Security Technology Accelerator’s (NSTXL) Strategic and Spectrum Missions
A.O. Fox Hospital and nurses union reach agreement
ONEONTA, N.Y. — A.O. Fox Hospital leadership has reached an agreement with the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) union for a collective-bargaining agreement for registered nurses at the hospital. The deal comes after several months of negotiations, A.O. Fox Hospital announced in a press release. The hospital is part of Bassett Healthcare Network. “We
Bowers CPAs & Advisors acquires Rochester accounting firm
Syracuse–based Bowers CPAs & Advisors has acquired a Rochester accounting firm that it says will help expand its office in that market. Kasperski Dinan & Rink CPAs is joining Bowers in a transaction that adds to its tax, audit, and client accounting and advisory services teams in Rochester, according to a news release from Bowers
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