Stay up-to-date on the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Syracuse, Central New York and beyond.
Community Bank says deal to acquire Oneida Financial needs more time
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank System Inc. (NYSE: CBU) says it expects “additional time will be required” to obtain the “necessary” regulatory approvals to complete
JPMorgan Chase awards OCC $220K grant for workforce-development program
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) has awarded Onondaga Community College (OCC) a grant of $220,000 to support the school’s workforce-development efforts.
M&T Bank to issue chip-enabled debit cards to customers
M&T Bank announced it is adding microchip technology to all new debit cards, providing customers with “improved” security and fraud protection. The new debit cards
Oneida Savings Bank to cut 61 jobs in July after sale to Community Bank closes
ONEIDA — Oneida Savings Bank, a unit of Oneida Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: ONFC), will eliminate 61 back-office positions from its offices in Rome and Oneida
Solvay Bank makes American Banker’s Top 200 list
SOLVAY, N.Y. — American Banker — a publication and news organization focusing on the banking industry — has recognized Solvay Bank Corp. (OTC: SOBS) on
Pathfinder Q1 revenue rises 11 percent, but profit is flat
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBHC), holding company of Pathfinder Bank, on Tuesday reported that its first-quarter revenue rose by $522,000, or 10.8
NBT banks on creating a knowledge portal
SYRACUSE — Test labs are usually associated with companies that create food, pharmaceutical, and high-tech products. It’s time to add banks to the list. NBT
Berkshire Bank announces environmental business initiatives
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:BHLB), parent of Berkshire Bank, recently announced it has started a new initiative to become a more environmentally sustainable company. The
Tompkins Financial profit edges up 1 percent in Q1
ITHACA — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) recently reported that its net income inched up nearly 1 percent to $12.7 million in the first quarter
Oneida Financial profit edges up in first quarter
ONEIDA, N.Y. — Oneida Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: ONFC), which is set to soon be acquired by Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU), reported this week
Stay up-to-date on the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Syracuse, Central New York and beyond.