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Two area banks boost worker pay, citing tax reform law
M&T Bank and Berkshire Bank, both major players in the Central New York banking market, have announced they will be increasing pay for some workers

NUAIR CEO, Gibson, supports state police use of drones
The CEO of the NUAIR Alliance is applauding the use of drones by the New York State Police. Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent launch of the

Ithaca College president pleaded no contest to sexual-abuse charge in 2001
ITHACA, N.Y. — Shirley M. Collado, president of Ithaca College since July, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor sexual-abuse charge in 2001, she said in
Osmose to cut 14 jobs in DeWitt office, relocate others
DeWITT, N.Y. — Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. announced it plans to relocate its 100-employee Syracuse–area office to another local site. The move will result in

People news: Dermody, Burke & Brown names new managers
Burt, a CPA, has been promoted to manager in the Tax Department. He joined the firm in 2012 and has more than 19 years of

Excellus seeks nonprofit applications for community health awards
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield on Tuesday announced that nonprofits in upstate New York can apply for the health insurer’s latest edition of community health award grants.

Dough Life opens at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dough Life, a purveyor of edible cookie dough, has opened on the 2nd level of Destiny USA — across from the Apple

Joining others around the world, area colleges to host global game-creating event
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — Come Jan. 26, four Central New York and Southern Tier colleges will host a 48-hour game-building event that will also be taking
St. Luke’s Home renamed MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
UTICA, N.Y. — St. Luke’s Home in Utica is changing its name to MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (RNC). St. Luke’s is the Mohawk Valley
Citing “hard choices,” founder’s son puts “Herb” Philipson’s up for sale
ROME, N.Y. — “Herb” Philipson’s Army/Navy Stores is for sale. Gary Philipson, president of the nine-store sporting-goods and apparel chain, announced the decision Monday. “While
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