
CNYSME selects Benz as the 49th recipient of its Crystal Ball Award
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Syracuse real-estate developer will be the 49th recipient of the Crystal Ball Award from the Central New York Sales & Marketing Executives (CNYSME). Ryan Benz is the founder and CEO of Redev CNY, a Syracuse–based real-estate
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Otis Technology set for new leadership to begin 2026
LYONS FALLS — Otis Technology in Lewis County has promoted the company’s executive VP to serve as CEO, beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Brad McIntyre has

Griffiss Institute generated $15.4M impact on Mohawk Valley in FY24, study found
ROME — In fiscal year 2024 (FY24), Rome’s Griffiss Institute generated a more than $15 million impact on the economy of the Mohawk Valley. That

Understanding How Premium Dollars Are Used
Health care costs continue to rise, impacting premium rates and putting pressure on small businesses. With the complexity of the health care system, it can

Five Star Bank parent company completes $80 million subordinated debt offering
WARSAW, N.Y. — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISI), parent company of Five Star Bank, announced that it has recently completed a private placement of $80

New York manufacturing index ends 2025 in negative territory
But optimism about future conditions jumps Respondents to the monthly Empire State Manufacturing Survey indicated unexpected contraction in the manufacturing sector with the general-business conditions

Naturally Lewis Awards Night honors businesses, owners
LOWVILLE — A meat processor located northeast of Lowville is this year’s recipient of the Naturally Lewis Outstanding Business Award. Red Barn Meats, Inc. was

Riverside Farm Market formally opens at new location in St. Lawrence County
POTSDAM — Riverside Farm Market, a farm-direct store offering locally sourced products and prepared meals, recently formally opened at its new location at 6759 Route








