Law, Accounting & Taxes

Annual cybersecurity conference in Albany outlined threats, prevention methods

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State’s annual Cybersecurity Conference has provided the state Board of Elections a “greater insight” into emerging technology and trends so it can continue to keep statewide elections infrastructure secure. Read More

Comptroller audit finds Herkimer County IDA didn’t properly approve and monitor projects

ALBANY, N.Y. — Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) officials and board members didn’t properly approve and monitor economic-development projects, a recent local-government audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. Read More

Pinsky & Skandalis law firm leases nearly 3,000 square feet of office space in DeWitt

DeWITT — Pinsky & Skandalis Attorneys at Law recently leased 2,943 square feet of class A office space at 6723 Towpath Road in the town of DeWitt. Read More

Oneida County, sheriff’s department union sign new four-year contract

UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County reached a collective-bargaining agreement on Wednesday with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and the union that represents corrections and court employees. Read More

Oneida County opens Skydome drone-testing facility in Rome

ROME, N.Y. — Oneida County unveiled its newest high-tech gem on Thursday when County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. announced the completion of Skydome, the nation’s largest indoor uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) testing facility. Read More

Syracuse accounting firm, Dannible & McKee, names new managing partner

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based Dannible & McKee, LLP on Thursday announced that the firm’s partners have elected Christopher Didio as the firm’s new managing partner. Read More

Biden nominates Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs CEO Gural for post in his administration

NICHOLS, N.Y. — President Joseph Biden has nominated the top official for both Tioga Downs Casino Resort and Vernon Downs Casino Hotel for a post in his administration. Read More

Madison County announces park-improvement project

NEW WOODSTOCK, N.Y. — Madison County is set to launch the first phase of a project to improve numerous elements at Delphi Falls County Park to improve the experience for local visitors and attract new visitors. Read More

FuzeHub awards manufacturing grants to projects in Syracuse, Ithaca, Binghamton

ALBANY, N.Y. — FuzeHub has awarded manufacturing grants to projects at Cornell University along with those involving clients of the CNY Biotech Accelerator and Koffman Southern Tier Incubator. Read More