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NBT declares quarterly dividend, amends bylaws
NORWICH — The board of directors of NBT Bancorp (NASDAQ: NBTB) has again declared a quarterly cash dividend of 20 cents a share on its
Upstate consumer sentiment rises in April
Upstate New York’s consumer sentiment rose 2.2 points to 68 in April, according to the latest monthly survey from the Siena (College) Research Institute (SRI)
Schneiderman settles with Quest Diagnostics to end ‘illegal hiring practices’
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced his office has secured a settlement with Quest Diagnostics, Inc. (NYSE: DGX) over what he called “illegal
Hardinge to acquire Forkardt for $34 million
ELMIRA — Hardinge Inc. (NASDAQ: HDNG), a global manufacturer of metal-cutting tools, announced today that it has agreed to acquire Michigan–based Forkardt from Illinois Tool
Community Broadcasters acquires seven radio stations in the Southern Tier
WATERTOWN — Watertown–based Community Broadcasters, LLC announced this week the acquisition of seven radio stations in the Elmira–Corning and Olean markets. Community Broadcasters is acquiring
WYNIT announces supplier relationship with California company
CICERO — WYNIT Distribution, LLC has announced a partnership with Clear Focus Imaging of California as a distributor for one of its film products. Under
Retail Group of America to hire 150 people at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE — The Retail Group of America (RGA) today announced plans to recruit for retail-store managers between May 13 and May 15 for future locations
OCC, Utica College sign transfer-articulation agreement for criminal-justice degree
ONONDAGA — Onondaga Community College (OCC) and Utica College on Thursday signed a transfer-articulation agreement for students pursuing a degree in criminal justice. OCC students
Tompkins County approves LEED Silver building standard for all county-owned property
ITHACA — The Tompkins County Legislature on Tuesday adopted a green-building policy that mandates that new construction and major renovations of county-owned buildings or property
Syracuse University names new general counsel
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University (SU) has named Dickens (Deke) Mathieu its next senior vice president and general counsel. He will join SU on June 1
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