Tompkins Community Bank names commercial banking regional manager

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ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank announced it has appointed John Huhtala as commercial banking regional manager, overseeing efforts to serve commercial business customers across Central New York. Huhtala, a 28-year banking industry veteran known for his leadership, mentorship and community engagement, will lead operations with the goal of driving growth and value for the […]

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Oswego Hospital set for $14 million expansion of emergency and imaging department

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OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health says construction will begin this week (Oct. 6-10) on a $14 million, multi-phase renovation and expansion project in the emergency

Oneida Pediatric Group joins Oneida Health

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ONEIDA, N.Y. — Oneida Pediatric Group, which has offices in both Oneida and Camden, is now part of Oneida Health. With this integration, Drs. Kapriel Danadian and Rezkellah Toro, and Deborah Staple, PA-C will continue to provide care at both locations. They care for children from newborns through adolescence, and they’re currently welcoming new patients,

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Herkimer County HealthNet to use Health Foundation funding for older-adult initiative

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HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County HealthNet (HCHN) says it will use a $42,500 grant from the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York to

Work on Adirondack Rail Trail, project at Tupper Lake rail station wraps up

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Construction is complete on the third and final phase of the Adirondack Rail Trail, making the 34-mile, multi-use recreational corridor between Lake Placid and Tupper

F. M. Howell & Company names new CFO

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ELMIRA, N.Y. — F. M. Howell & Company, an Elmira–based provider of packaging products and services, announced on Monday that it has appointed Michael P. Hosey as its new chief financial officer (CFO). He brings extensive experience in financial leadership and community engagement to the role. Hosey has served as the company’s interim director of

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He brings extensive experience in financial leadership and community engagement to the role. Hosey has served as the company’s interim director of finance since April, according to a prior announcement on the F. M. Howell & Company website. That came after the unexpected death of Pamela A. Brayton, the firm’s executive VP of finance and treasurer, in mid-March.

Hosey began his career at the local accounting advisory firm Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. and spent 38 years with Elmira Savings Bank, where he advanced from controller to CEO and then chairman of the board. During his tenure, the bank expanded to 16 locations across six counties with assets of about $625 million, per the Oct. 6 announcement.

Hosey has also served as a member of the F. M. Howell & Company board of directors since 2015. He is also deeply involved in the Elmira community, serving on the boards of multiple nonprofit organizations.

“Mike consistently demonstrates determination and a commitment to excellence. His experience and leadership will contribute significantly to the continued growth and success of our company,” Katherine H. Roehlke, president and CEO of F. M. Howell & Company, said in the announcement.

Hosey earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA in finance from the University of Scranton.

F. M. Howell & Company is a fourth-generation, family-owned and privately held business that was founded in 1883. It is a certified women’s business enterprise. Three divisions offer related services to the pharmaceutical industry and beyond: Howell Marketing Services provides fulfillment and distribution services; Howell Packaging designs and manufactures folding cartons and rigid boxes, while also offering secondary contract packaging services; and Howell Plastics specializes in custom thermoforming of plastic packaging products.

Cornell University using $5 million NIH grant to launch autism-research center

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ITHACA, N.Y. — Investigators at Cornell University’s Ithaca campus and Weill Cornell Medicine will use a three-year, $5.1 million grant to launch an autism-research center.

Firley, Moran, Freer and Eassa names new managing partner

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Firley, Moran, Freer and Eassa CPA, P.C. (FMF&E), a Syracuse–based accounting and advisory firm, announced that it has appointed Andrea LaBarge as its new managing partner. She follows current Managing Partner Daniel Gilheney, who will transition to the role of senior advisor following 38 years of leadership and service at the CPA

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SUNY Oswego professor selected for SUNY’s inaugural AI for the Public Good fellows program

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OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego’s Mohammad Tajvarpour is one of 20 members in the inaugural class of SUNY’s AI for the Public Good fellows. Tajvarpour’s

Binghamton University athletics gets $22M boost from anonymous donor

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VESTAL, N.Y. — An anonymous donor has provided $22 million to increase scholarship support for the NCAA Division I sports programs at Binghamton University. At the same time, New York State is allocating $11 million to create a $33 million endowment to expand scholarships for student-athletes across multiple sports. The $22 million anonymous donation is

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VESTAL, N.Y. — An anonymous donor has provided $22 million to increase scholarship support for the NCAA Division I sports programs at Binghamton University.

At the same time, New York State is allocating $11 million to create a $33 million endowment to expand scholarships for student-athletes across multiple sports.

The $22 million anonymous donation is one of the largest in the history of Binghamton University athletics, the university noted.

“This extraordinary act of generosity will have an immediate and lasting impact on our student-athletes, coaches and the entire Binghamton campus,” Harvey Stenger, president of Binghamton University, said in the announcement.

The gift will create the equivalent of 40 new full athletic scholarships, divided evenly between men’s and women’s sports, raising most programs to the NCAA maximum or near-maximum scholarship levels, the university said.

“This gift will ensure our coaches can recruit and retain top talent while providing our student-athletes with the resources to excel on the field and in the classroom,” Gene Marshall, director of athletics at Binghamton University, said. “It is a game-changer for Bearcat Athletics.”

The university says its athletics programs have enjoyed success in recent years, producing multiple conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances. That includes the 2025 Binghamton Bearcats baseball and softball teams. The Bearcats are members of the America East Conference for most sports.

Recent scholarship changes by the NCAA have ratcheted up the competition for student-athletes, raising the stakes for universities to attract donations and sponsorships to help fund their programs. The $22 million donation positions Binghamton University to build on its momentum and strengthen its national profile, the university contended.

“This incredible act of generosity will help transform countless lives and improve access for student-athletes at Binghamton University,” SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr. said in the school’s announcement. “With recent changes by the NCAA increasing competition for great student-athletes, this scholarship will help Binghamton University compete at an elite level. I offer my deep appreciation to the anonymous donor for the support of Binghamton University’s student athletic programs.”

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