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Hancock Estabrook expands Ithaca office with addition of new attorney
ITHACA — Hancock Estabrook, LLP says attorney Jacob McNamara recently joined the firm in its Ithaca office. McNamara came aboard as an associate in the litigation, corporate and trusts & estates practices, the firm announced. He joined Hancock Estabrook on Jan. 6 of this year, Renee Benda, the firm’s marketing director, tells CNYBJ in an […]

State directs banks to provide mortgage-payment relief to borrowers
Not long after the governor’s morning announcement, Norwich–based NBT Bank (NASDAQ: NBTB) announced its plans to institute coronavirus-related policies. NBT Bank announced it has temporarily

Cuomo mandates that businesses reduce “in-office” staff by 75 percent
ALBANY, N.Y. — After the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in New York state jumped overnight, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday morning announced that businesses

Oneida County confirms second coronavirus case; 130 awaiting test results
UTICA , N.Y. — Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. on Wednesday confirmed the second positive case of an Oneida County resident with the

Onondaga County coronavirus case count rises to six
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A woman in her 20s is the third confirmed case of coronavirus in Onondaga County, County Executive Ryan McMahon announced in his

Oneida County has first confirmed coronavirus case
UTICA , N.Y. — Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. on Tuesday confirmed the first positive case of an Oneida County resident with the

Oneida Nation to close all three casinos Monday at 5pm; offers no timeline for reopening
VERONA. N.Y. — Oneida Indian Nation late Monday morning announced that it will be temporarily closing its three casino properties — Turning Stone Resort Casino

Oneida County Executive Picente declares state of emergency, shuts all public schools
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. announced Friday afternoon that he is declaring a state of emergency in the county and

Broome County deploys three new electric hybrid buses
ENDICOTT — Broome County is using three new transit buses that use electric–hybrid technology that BAE Systems manufacturers. In recognition of Broome County Transit “continuing to go green,” the company’s Endicott plant hosted a Feb. 27 ribbon-cutting event to formally mark the bus deployment. These buses include the latest hybrid technology that BAE Systems offers,

Level 2 electric-vehicle charging stations opening in Owego
OWEGO — Nelson Development Group, LLC has installed 10 level 2 electric-vehicle charging stations at 130 Temple St. in Owego for all commercial and residential tenants of The Estates at 231 Main St. The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce announced it is scheduled to host a special ribbon-cutting event for Nelson Development on March 19
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