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First Niagara names new chief credit officer
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG) has a new chief credit officer. The Buffalo–based banking company named Liam Brickley to the position today. He
Syracuse IT firm wins VA contract
SYRACUSE — Systems Made Simple, Inc., a Syracuse–based information technology firm, won a $1.9 million contract from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The 12-month deal
New analysis outlines debt woes
A new analysis from state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli warns that New York’s debt burden could jeopardize infrastructure projects and other capital needs. New York has
Geddes Federal names new president
GEDDES — Geddes Federal Savings and Loan Association has a new president. Brian DuMond is the association’s sixth president. He succeeds William Hemmerlein, who retired
BSK forms long-term care practice with additions
SYRACUSE — The law firm Bond Schoeneck & King of Syracuse has added six attorneys with a strong statewide long-term care practice. The move was
Syracuse law firm gets new partner
SYRACUSE — The law firm Scolaro, Shulman, Cohen, Fetter & Burstein, P.C. has a new partner. The Syracuse–based firm announced in December that Zachary Benjamin
SYRACUSE — An Albany law firm with a Syracuse office is expanding into the Buffalo market. Tully Rinckey, PLLC will open its Buffalo office Jan.
Ithaca’s Primet to begin licensing its technology
ITHACA — Primet Precision Materials, Inc., an Ithaca–based advanced materials company, plans to start licensing its technology to larger businesses. The firm’s core technology involves
SU institute helps launch online hub for veterans
SYRACUSE — The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University and a group of other partners have launched an online hub, called VetNet,
Bonadio Group names new partner
SYRACUSE — The Bonadio Group has a new partner in its Syracuse office. The accounting firm, based in Rochester, announced the promotion of Jamie Keiser