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Schumer wants Obama administration to push Japan to eliminate tariff on grape juice
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) on May 13 called on U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Michael Froman to urge Japan to eliminate its tariff on U.S. grape juice. The U.S. is involved in ongoing trade negotiations with Japan, Schumer’s office said in a news release. Japan currently levies a 19.1 […]
AAA study finds decrease in average cost to own a sedan
The AAA on May 12 released the results of its annual “Your Driving Costs” study, revealing a 2.7 percent decrease in the cost to own and operate a sedan in the U.S. The average cost for sedan owners fell 1.64 cents to 59.2 cents per mile, or $8,876 per year, based upon 15,000 miles of
Oneida Financial board announces management changes
ONEIDA — The board of directors of Oneida Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: ONFC), and its Oneida Savings Bank unit, announced that it has continued to implement its previously announced management-succession plan. Michael R. Kallet, most recently president and CEO of Oneida Financial, will serve as chairman of the board and CEO of both the company and
Pioneer Companies names Roney new CFO
SYRACUSE — Pioneer Companies announced that Mark W. Roney has joined the Syracuse–based commercial real-estate development, construction, and management firm as chief financial officer. He will participate in the company’s managerial and strategic planning and organizational administration. Roney’s primary responsibilities include capital sourcing, implementing tax strategies, risk management, financial oversight, and structuring of development and acquisition
Hardinge forecasts 2014 sales to slip “slightly” from 2013 levels
HORSEHEADS — Hardinge, Inc. (NASDAQ: HDNG), an international manufacturer of advanced metal-cutting tools, reported on May 8 that it expects its 2014 sales to come in “slightly below 2013 levels.” How much net sales will fall short of last year’s total of nearly $330 million depends on “second quarter order levels of longer lead time
Stockmann joins Bond, Schoeneck & King’s patent group
SYRACUSE — Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC announced that Peter H. Stockmann has joined the law firm’s Intellectual Property and Technology practice. Stockmann supports Bond’s patent attorneys in complex and technical patent prosecution matters, the firm said. He has 36 years of systems engineering experience in radar, avionics, RF systems, defense systems, antennas, signal processing,
Rockbridge relocates to new, expanded location
SYRACUSE — Rockbridge Investment Management has relocated to an expanded office on the 9th floor of the Merchant Commons Building at 220 S. Warren Street
Stockmann joins Bond, Schoeneck & King’s patent group
SYRACUSE — Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC announced that Peter H. Stockmann has joined the law firm’s Intellectual Property and Technology practice. Stockmann supports Bond’s
SUNY Cortland names interim finance and management staff
CORTLAND — SUNY Cortland announced it has named Mary K. Murphy as interim vice president for finance and management, filling the cabinet position previously held
AmeriCU announces details of Salute to the Troops concert at Fort Drum
FORT DRUM, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union today announced details about the upcoming Salute to the Troops tribute concert on June 25 at Fort Drum.
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