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New York’s new title-agent licensing law goes into effect
SYRACUSE — A new state title-agent licensing law that went into effect Sept. 29 means the clock is ticking for title agents across the state, who have until Jan. 1, 2015, to submit their license application. The New York State Land Title Association, Inc. (NYSLTA) supported the new law, which will bring a new level […]
Carrols’ third-quarter loss narrows
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST) on Wednesday reported a loss of $1.7 million, or 5 cents a share, in the third
People news: First Niagara names Dempsey corporate controller
BUFFALO, N.Y. — First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG) announced it has named Brian M. Dempsey senior vice president and corporate controller. Dempsey will
Cayuga Medical Center, Schuyler Hospital form Cayuga Health System
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Medical Center of Ithaca and Schuyler Hospital of Montour Falls (Schuyler County) have announced the establishment of the Cayuga Health System,
Greater Utica Chamber announces 2014 Business of the Year Finalists
UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that it has selected the 10 finalists for the 2014 “Business of the Year
Cuomo: employers will save $45M on workers’-compensation costs in 2015
New York employers won’t have pay to pay as much into the state’s workers’-compensation system in 2015, resulting in savings to all employers totaling $45
AmeriCU’s growth accelerates in a tough economy
ROME — “It took AmeriCU a little more than 55 years to accumulate more than $500 million in assets,” says Mark A. Pfisterer, the credit union’s president and CEO. “It took us a little more than five years to double that number in what can only be described as a lousy economy.” AmeriCU began modestly
Eric Mower + Associates enters NYC market with PR firm combination
SYRACUSE — The top official at the largest advertising agency in Central New York has had his eye on the nation’s number one media market
ABA Survey: Bank customers embracing mobile deposits
Mobile remote deposits have emerged as an increasingly popular banking service, with more than one in eight Americans depositing a check using a mobile device in the past year, according to a recent survey by the American Bankers Association (ABA). Of those who have used a mobile-deposit service, 80 percent report using it regularly —
The Health-Care Law Continues to Shift Costs to Employers
CEOs and CFOs across the country have been challenged with the need to offer a competitive employee-benefits plan that both meets requirements established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and remains affordable to the organization. With several of ACA’s mandates requiring employers to offer an increased number of covered benefits, many of which are at
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