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Alternatives to make $2.5M in business loans in next 3 years in Schuyler County
ITHACA, N.Y. — Alternatives Federal Credit Union of Ithaca announced it plans to make more than $2.5 million business loans throughout Schuyler County over the next three years. The financing will help support both existing businesses and help build new business enterprises, Alternatives said in an online news release. Eligible applicants must fall within the […]

AmeriCU Credit Union offering certified financial counselors
ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union recently announced the certification of 12 credit union financial counselors. To earn certification, an individual must complete required examinations as provided by the Credit Union National Association’s Financial Counseling Certification Program (FiCEP), AmeriCU said in an online news release. These counselors are available to provide AmeriCU members with personalized

Oneida County fully restores summer youth work programs
UTICA, N.Y. — Two major summer work programs in Oneida County will be restored to full capacity this year after being eliminated or limited by

Binghamton University, SUNY Broome announce agreement for School of Management students
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton University and SUNY Broome Community College have announced an agreement that paves the way for SUNY Broome students who want to

WCNY offering giveback program for region’s businesses in pandemic recovery
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcaster, has launched its “Impact Giveback” program, targeting local businesses across Central New York. It’s focused on

Hampton Inn Verona at Turning Stone opens
VERONA, N.Y. — The Hampton Inn Verona at Turning Stone — located at 5186 Route 365, adjacent to Turning Stone Resort Casino — held a

People news: Hudnall joins Preferred Mutual as senior VP of underwriting
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — Preferred Mutual Insurance Company announced that Matthew (Matt) Hudnall has joined the company as senior vice president of underwriting. Hudnall will

State Police arrest three people in check-cashing scheme, totaling more than $4,300
HOMER, N.Y. — New York State Police in Homer have recently arrested three people for their involvement in a fraudulent checking-cashing scheme. Investigators in January

In Oneida County, 40 percent of residents have now received at least one COVID vaccine dose
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Tuesday morning hit the 40 percent mark for share of the total population that has received at least one

People news: CenterState CEO names new VP of human resources
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO announced it has recently hired Monifa A. Wilcox as its vice president of human resources. Wilcox comes to CenterState CEO
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