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State comptroller audit faults Cortland County town for budgeting
LAPEER — A recent audit by New York State Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office found that the five-member board that governs the Town of Lapeer in Cortland County did not develop and adopt realistic budgets. As a result, the unrestricted fund balance in these funds increased to levels between 85 percent and 182 percent of the […]
Bowers names partner in client accounting & advisory services division
SYRACUSE — Bowers CPAs & Advisors recently promoted Ed Cronk to partner within the firm’s client accounting and advisory services (CAAS) division. Cronk, a Syracuse native, has more than 30 years of experience across multiple industries that include construction, health care, and real estate. The promotion reflects his contributions to the accounting firm and his
Greater Binghamton Chamber presents award, economic outlook at annual event
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce held its annual Economic Forecast and Building BC Awards event on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Holiday Inn Binghamton. Leadership Alliance CEO Stacey Duncan presented the results of a local business leaders survey conducted in December 2024 that showed the top five state and local business
Griffiss Institute names Information Institute program director
ROME, N.Y. — The Griffiss Institute says it has appointed Michael Medley as program director of the Information Institute (II), a leadership role focused on advancing academic engagement with the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI). As program director, Medley will oversee faculty and student engagement programs, such as the Visiting Faculty Research Program
What’s Upstate NY receives $260,000 state grant
UTICA, N.Y. — What’s Upstate NY, a regional recruitment and retention initiative through the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce, was awarded $260,000 through Empire State
Syracuse University iSchool professor wins $600K NSF grant to research human experiences of AI
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — An associate professor in the Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) will use a $600,000 federal grant to research human experiences of artificial intelligence (AI). The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Jaime Banks the grant funding for an research project focused on human interaction with AI. NSF is funding the grant
Workforce Development Board wins $500K grant for brownfields job training
UTICA, N.Y. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties (WDB HMO) a $500,000
NextGen Label Group names new CFO, president of Van Alstine division
CICERO, N.Y. — NextGen Label Group has appointed Andrew Horvath as company CFO and president of the Van Alstine division, effective April 1. Horvath (pictured) will replace Dan Rosenbaum, who was recently promoted to president and CEO of NextGen Label Group, also effective April 1, the company announced. Horvath joined NextGen Label Group earlier this year as
Former Vernon Center Fire Department treasurer accused of stealing more than $300,000
VERNON CENTER, N.Y. — A former treasurer for the Vernon Center Fire Department has been arrested and charged with second-degree grand larceny for allegedly stealing
Union Economic Development Office launches loan-to-grant program for businesses
UNION, N.Y. — The Town of Union Economic Development Office (EDO) announced it is offering the Union Square Deal Loan-to-Grant Program (L2G) to existing businesses
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