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Shared services net savings for Broome County
Municipalities have worked for decades to share services and cut costs, Broome County Executive Jason Garnar tells CNYBJ in an interview. In both small and large ways, shared services have been happening for a while. “There are tons of things that local governments are doing already to save money,” he says. In Broome County that […]
Dermody, Burke & Brown hires accounting & auditing associate
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC recently hired Lauren Stapleton as an accounting and auditing associate in the firm’s Syracuse office. Prior to being hired on a full-time basis, she interned in Dermody, Burke & Brown’s accounting and auditing and tax departments. She is working to complete the certification process to earn
Bonadio Group brings Texas CPA firm into the fold Nov. 1
An accounting firm in Dallas, Texas on Nov. 1 will combine its operations with the larger Bonadio Group. Rochester–based Bonadio sees the combination with Howard, LLP as one that “strengthens its commitment to the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex,” per the Oct. 4 announcement. It didn’t divulge any financial terms of its agreement with Howard. The Bonadio Group
Grossman St. Amour CPAs names new partner
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Grossman St. Amour CPAs, PLLC recently announced it has promoted Jaimie P. Galante, CPA to partner at the downtown Syracuse–based accounting firm. Galante’s career at Grossman St. Amour began in 2011 when she joined as an audit intern. She holds an MBA degree and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, both from Le
Wenban joins Coughlin & Gerhart as special counsel
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP, a Binghamton–based firm, announced that it recently added Carrie A. Wenban as special counsel to its legal team. She was previously a partner at Levene, Gouldin & Thompson, LLP, another law firm based in Binghamton. Wenban brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in the legal areas of
VIEWPOINT: Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Strengthen Workers’ Rights
On Sept. 14, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed three pieces of legislation into law, all of which are reflective of her ongoing efforts to strengthen workers’ rights in New York state. Written notice of unemployment benefits Bill (S. 4878-A/A. 398-A) amends Section 590 of the state’s Labor Law. Under this new legislation, employers must provide written
Flavin named CFO of SOS and Specialists’ One-Day Surgery Center
DeWITT, N.Y. — Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) recently appointed Michele Flavin, CPA as the chief financial officer (CFO) of SOS and the Specialists’ One-Day Surgery
ECR International announces plans to relocate manufacturing and sell Utica plant
UTICA, N.Y. — ECR International, Inc. recently announced that it will cease manufacturing at its Utica plant early next year, relocating those operations to its
MMRI research project receives $3.9 million grant
UTICA, N.Y. —The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health awarded a $3.9 million grant to a Masonic Medical
MVHS plans Oct. 15 grand-opening festivities for Wynn Hospital
UTICA, N.Y. — After nearly four years of construction, Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) will celebrate the grand opening of the Wynn Hospital with a
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