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WCNY appoints COO and VP of development
SYRACUSE — Richard A. Sullivan, of Skaneateles, has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer at WCNY. He brings 34 years of news-media
Federal government runs a $98 billion deficit in July
The federal government ran a nearly $98 billion budget deficit in July, the U.S. Treasury Department reported Tuesday. Spending totaled $298 billion while tax receipts
New survey identifies America’s health priorities: Obesity, cancer cures, senior care
A new survey commissioned by a pharmaceutical industry trade group found that 86 percent of Americans believe developing cures for more forms of cancer should
ESD cites tax credit for increase in post-production hiring in New York
A year after a “strengthened” post-production tax credit went into effect, new data indicates the tax incentive has led to an increase of, on average,
Singh is named medical director of Cayuga Heart Institute
ITHACA — Amit K. Singh, M.D., a long-time cardiologist in Tompkins County, has been named to the top post of medical director of the Cayuga
Hardinge declares quarterly cash dividend of 2 cents a share
ELMIRA — Hardinge, Inc. (NASDAQ: HDNG), a manufacturer of advanced metal-cutting tools, announced today that its board of directors has approved payment of a regular
Elmira Savings Bank promotes Berkley to executive VP
ELMIRA — Elmira Savings Bank has promoted Kevin J. Berkley to executive vice president, retail loan manager. Berkley has more than 30 years of
Carrols reports quarterly loss, lowers earnings forecast
SYRACUSE — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST), a Syracuse–based Burger King franchisee, today announced a net loss from continuing operations of $3.5 million, or
First Niagara appoints CEO of IT firm to board of directors
BUFFALO — The board of directors of First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG) announced it has appointed James R. Boldt as a director of
Tompkins Financial names Rochon successor to board chairman in 2014
ITHACA — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) announced it has concluded a succession-planning process for Board of Directors Chairman James J. Byrnes, whose term will