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OPINION: Our democracy isn’t perfect, but we can improve it
Is the United States a model democracy? Not that long ago, I suspect, most Americans would have answered with a resounding yes. But times have
Developer plans to start work on Onondaga Hotel this summer
SYRACUSE — The developer of the proposed 240-room Onondaga Hotel in downtown Suyracuse says the plan is to begin demolition work this summer and that
Utica native opens studio for creatives
UTICA — A little over a year after opening his first business in Utica, Nazaria (Nazzy) Deloach has opened a second business, providing even more
Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY names new board officer, three new board members
SYRACUSE — Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York (RMHC of CNY) has announced the appointment of a new officer and three new members
Most CNY regions posted job gains in December
The Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Binghamton, and Elmira regions all gained jobs in December compared to December 2023. However, the Watertown–Fort Drum and Ithaca areas lost jobs
Tompkins Financial to pay Q1 dividend on Feb. 21
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) recently announced that its board of directors has approved payment of a regular quarterly cash dividend of
NBT Bancorp boosts quarterly dividend by more than 6 percent
NORWICH — The board of directors of NBT Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB), parent of NBT Bank, N.A., recently approved a first-quarter cash dividend of 34
LGS names three new board members
DeWITT — Leadership Greater Syracuse (LGS) has announced three new members of its board of directors: John Daniel of Usherwood Office Technology, Gina Rapasadi of
New startup Arcovo AI seeks to help small and mid-size firms
SKANEATELES — A new Central New York artificial intelligence (AI) startup has a bold goal. “We are on a mission to save businesses 1.5 million
Community Financial is bullish after strong 2024 performance
DeWITT — Improving interest rates, robust markets, new product offerings, and more helped boost earnings at Community Financial System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) in 2024. The