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North Country municipalities receive $9 million in NY Forward funding
Three North County communities will share $9 million as regional winners of the first round of NY Forward, the state’s “plan-then-act” program to support its
D’Arcangelo & Co. names managing partner
UTICA, N.Y. — The public accounting firm D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP recently announced it has named Tricia L. Lucas managing partner, effective Jan. 1. Lucas, a CPA and audit partner, will be the first female managing partner in the 70-year history of the firm. She is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of D’Arcangelo &
Hochul proposes more funding for state’s cybersecurity efforts
ALBANY, N.Y. — Efforts to support cybersecurity enhancements across New York state may get a funding boost in 2023. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Jan. 10 proposed $35.2 million in new funding as part of her State of the State address. The enhancements include the expansion of shared services to local governments that help identify security
Dannible senior audit manager earns information systems auditor credential
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dannible & McKee, LLP — a certified public accounting and consulting firm with offices in Syracuse, Auburn, Binghamton, and Schenectady — recently announced that Kevin M. Didio, CPA has earned the certified information systems auditor (CISA) credential from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). The CISA certification is a globally
Avoid cybersecurity risks during tax season
“Tax season is really just another opportunity for the bad guys,” says Michael Polce, CEO of M.A. Polce Consulting in Rome. Businesses need to be proactive all year, but especially during tax season when the scammers ramp up activity. “All the rules still apply,” he says, but awareness should be enhanced this time of year.
Utica University board, faculty clash over recommendation to eliminate majors
UTICA, N.Y. — A recent recommendation by Utica University President Laura Casamento to eliminate 15 majors at the university and modify several others has sparked
CNY campuses awarded SUNY funding to boost enrollment for nursing degrees
ALBANY, N.Y. — Tompkins Cortland Community College, SUNY Morrisville, and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) are among 11 SUNY campuses awarded funding to expand health-care
Greater Binghamton Chamber outlines agenda for 2023
All three areas are of concern to the chamber’s membership as well as the region’s overall business climate, says Stacey Duncan, president and CEO of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, a pro-business membership organization representing nearly 800 businesses throughout the Binghamton area. Unemployment insurance has been a concern since the increased payouts during the
Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs announces new CEO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based accounting firm Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC on Wednesday announced Carolyn Sturick as the firm’s new CEO. Sturick has been
Oswego’s first electric vehicle fast-charging hub now available
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The first electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers that any all-electric vehicle can use are now available in downtown Oswego. The two-charger hub
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