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Cuomo launches Business Mentor NY online platform to support small businesses
New York has a new online platform for Business Mentor NY, the state’s hands-on mentoring program designed to help spur growth among New York entrepreneurs
Estate Planning Council elects new officers, board members
SYRACUSE — The Estate Planning Council of Central New York announced new officers and board members it elected at its recent annual meeting. The president
Northeast Classic Car Museum renames events center after NBT Bank’s $25K donation
NORWICH — The Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich on Friday announced NBT Bank donated $25,000 to handle the cost of some interior improvements at
N.Y. AG seeks to shut down Watertown legal document firm for ‘unauthorized practice of law’
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today issued a notice of proposed litigation, cease and desist letter, and a subpoena for business records to Legal
DB&B’s de Silva elected to second term as chair of state Board for Public Accountancy
SYRACUSE — The New York State Board for Public Accountancy (NYSBPA) on April 23 elected David de Silva to serve a second, one-year term as
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
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