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FustCharles, a certified public accounting firm in Syracuse, announced that Shaina Smith has joined the firm as an audit associate. Smith received her bachelor’s degree

Broome County IDA to host June 25 webinar on proposed technology park
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Broome County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) will hold an informational webinar on Tuesday, June 25, at 6 p.m., to provide the pubic with an overview of the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQRA) environmental-impact assessment process for the proposed Broome Technology Park in the towns of Maine and Union. The webinar will

SU’s new College of Law dean starts work in early August
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University (SU) says Terence Lau graduated from its College of Law in 1998, and more than a quarter century later, will serve as the school’s 13th dean. The executive committee of the SU board of trustees approved the appointment, which begins Aug. 5, the school said in a June 5 announcement. “We

Madison County board reappoints county administrator to 4th term
WAMPSVILLE — The Madison County Board of Supervisors recently reappointed Mark Scimone as Madison County administrator for his fourth term in the role. Scimone, who was first appointed in 2013, serves as the county’s chief administrative officer. In that position, he is responsible for the overall administration of county government and coordinates staff services to

New York’s Clean Slate Act takes effect this fall
Have you ever been convicted of a crime? It’s a standard question on job applications, but this fall, how people answer that question will change thanks to a new state law. New York’s Clean Slate Act goes into effect on Nov. 16. In short, the act is an automatic civil sealing bill that means criminal

New York craft producers could get a boost from new legislation
ALBANY — New York craft producers of liquor, cider, mead, and braggot would be able to ship their products directly to customers, living in and out of the state, under a bill that still needs the signature of Gov. Kathy Hochul. The New York State Assembly approved legislation on June 7, New York State Assembly

PAR focuses on core business with sale of two subsidiaries
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE: PAR) is making moves to focus its business on the restaurant industry, announcing it will sell both subsidiaries that comprise its government operating segment for a combined $102 million. PAR sold PAR Government Systems Corp. (PGSC) to Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., (NYSE: BAH) in a deal that

Recapping the Greater Binghamton Chamber’s annual meeting and awards
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce held its 60th annual dinner and meeting on May 21 at the DoubleTree by Hilton on Water Street, honoring a slate of award recipients. Tanya Williams, owner of Caribbean Patty World, was honored as the 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year for her leadership and entrepreneurial skills,

Nottingham Trust advisor talks interest rates, inflation
Interest rates and inflation have been on the minds of almost everyone, whether you’re a business owner or a consumer at the grocery store trying to feed your family. According to one expert, there may be some relief in sight soon. The period of the past several years has truly been a unique experience, says

UTICA, N.Y. —New York City–based VNS Health announced it has entered into an agreement with Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) to enroll former members of
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