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Former Candor mayor sentenced to 60 days jail for theft
CANDOR — The former mayor of the Village of Candor in Tioga County has been sentenced to two months in jail for his theft of more than $23,500 in village funds. Eric Halstead, who was Candor’s mayor from 2012 until he resigned shortly after his arrest in July 2024, pled guilty on Jan. 10 to […]
NNY Community Foundation’s Rock Charitable Fund supports 11 St. Lawrence County nonprofits
WATERTOWN — The Northern New York (NNY) Community Foundation in early April announced that 11 nonprofit organizations serving St. Lawrence County residents will share $148,460 in grant funding from its Rock Charitable Fund to preserve local history and maintain churches and cemeteries in the region. The legacy fund was established at the Community Foundation in
Rome Health to install new security measures
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Health announced it will implement the Evolve Express weapons-detection system this summer and designate specific entrances to access the facility as part of its commitment to creating a safe environment. The introduction of this new technology will coincide with the opening of Rome Health’s new main entrance, intensive care unit, and
NBT Bancorp completes Evans Bancorp merger
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) has completed its acquisition of Evans Bancorp, Inc. The merger closed on Friday May 2 and was
Golden Artist Colors CEO to pass the baton to new leader after four decades
COLUMBUS, N.Y. — Golden Artist Colors, Inc. has appointed Troy Mann as its new CEO. After close to 45 years of leading Golden Artist Colors, Mark Golden will shift focus and act as its strategic advisor, the firm announced. “I couldn’t be more proud of the legacy of this company and the unwavering commitment to
Schuyler EMS rebrands to Centralus Health EMS
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. — Schuyler Emergency Medical Services (SEMS) is now operating under a new name: Centralus Health EMS. The rebranding includes new ambulance graphics
Slocum-Dickson plans May 13 hiring event
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Slocum-Dickson Medical Group will hold a hiring event on Tuesday, May 13 from 5-8 p.m. at 117 Business Park Drive in the DiMeo and Ford Business Park. The medical group announced it is seeking to fill multiple full-time and part-time positions across various departments including maintenance, security, couriers, medical assistants, nurse
AmeriCU Credit Union opens new North Utica branch
UTICA, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union has formally opened its new North Utica financial center at 401 Herkimer Road, which replaces the credit union’s former branch office in the Aspen Dental Plaza on North Genesee Street. The new financial center features a more spacious layout, modern amenities, and the latest banking technology to provide greater
SBA, SBDC honor area small businesses in ceremony at OCC
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the North Central Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on Monday recognized five area small businesses
F.X. Matt Brewing brings first mid-strength beer to U.S. market
UTICA, N.Y. — F.X. Matt Brewing Co. is hoping to stay ahead of the curve on consumer trends with its introduction of the first ‘mid-strength’
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