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New York’s initial jobless claims fall sharply again
The number of people applying for new unemployment-insurance benefits in New York state in the week ending Jan. 25 fell by 7,083, or 25 percent,
Solvay Bank plans new branch, technology for 2014
SOLVAY — Solvay Bank has big plans for 2014 that include a new “smart branch” in DeWitt and several new technology components that will improve
NBT Bancorp net income rises nearly 37 percent in fourth quarter
NORWICH — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) reported that its net income rose to $17.9 million, or 41 cents a share, in the fourth quarter,
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SU announces record crowd of 35,446 set for Duke game Saturday
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University (SU) announced today that it is expecting a record crowd of 35,446 for the much-awaited Duke vs. Syracuse basketball game at
New York’s initial jobless claims fall 16 percent in latest week
The number of people applying for new unemployment-insurance benefits in New York state in the week ending Jan. 18 fell by 5,493, or 16 percent,
NBT Bancorp Q4 net income rises nearly 37 percent
NORWICH — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) reported that its net income rose to $17.9 million, or 41 cents a share, in the fourth quarter,
Tompkins Financial profit soars in 2013, fourth quarter after Pa. acquisition
ITHACA — Tompkins Financial Corp.’s acquisition of VIST Financial Corp. in mid-2012 contributed to a “record performance” for the banking company in 2013. For the
Destiny to get an IHOP Restaurant late this spring
SYRACUSE — IHOP Restaurant, the family eatery famous for its pancakes, plans to open a location in Destiny USA’s expansion area in late Spring. IHOP
UnitedHealthcare parent’s profit rises nearly 15 percent in 4th quarter
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), the parent of UnitedHealthcare, today reported that its profit increased almost 15 percent in the fourth quarter on growth in enrollment