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Lifetime Benefit Solutions names Florack president
Florack succeeds Tom Cauthorn, who retired earlier this year, the company said in a Wednesday news release. Lifetime Benefit Solutions is an affiliate of the

Carrols Restaurant Group Q3 profit rises 29 percent
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST) reported net income of $3.6 million, or 8 cents a share, during its third quarter ending

St. John Fisher, Syracuse College of Law announce 3+3 agreement
Students also have to submit an application to the College of Law through the Law School Admission Council during their third and final year at

Syracuse University appoints search committee for next iSchool dean
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Monday announced the formation of a search committee for the next dean of the School of Information Studies (iSchool).
Binghamton Restaurant Week raises $4,000 for charity partner, Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton Mayor Richard David and members of eatBING will present a check for $4,000 to Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network, this year’s

The Village Basement Consignment Shop to formally open in New Hartford on Saturday
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — The Village Basement Consignment Shop will formally open under new ownership on Saturday, Nov. 10 with a grand-opening event. The business,

Shader to step down as Welch Allyn president on Dec. 1
SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y. — The president of Welch Allyn in Skaneateles Falls has informed its Chicago, Illinois–based parent company that he plans to resign from

Latest class completes SBA Emerging Leaders program
Back row from left to right: Steve Bulger, SBA region II administrator; Nicholas Mir, Snow Ridge Resort, LLC, Turin; Matt Notaro, Sun Environmental Corp., Clay;
CATO, N.Y. — The Cayuga Economic Development Agency will use more than $79,000 in federal funding to purchase grain drying and cleaning equipment and lease

People news: Pathfinder names Kjerstad commercial portfolio manager
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bank announced it has promoted Mackenzie Kjerstad to commercial portfolio manager from commercial credit analyst. In her new role, she will
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