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SALINA — Polaris Library Systems added more customers and library locations in 2011, finishing the year with a total of 59 signed contracts, up from
Welch Allyn fills two chief officer spots
SKANEATELES FALLS — Welch Allyn has appointed two employees to chief officer positions, the medical-device manufacturer said today. The company named Scott Gucciardi executive vice
Community Bank to pick up 19 First Niagara, HSBC branches
DeWITT — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) of DeWitt announced plans today to acquire 19 HSBC and First Niagara branches later this year for
Insurers settle with A.G. over online in-network lists
Eight health insurers have agreed to maintain accurate provider directories on their websites as part of a settlement with the state attorney general’s office. The
Businesses expect growth in 2012, but uncertainty remains
SYRACUSE — Although employment in the region is up 1 percent, businesses remain uncertain about the future and legislative, regulatory, and policy issues still dominate
FAA awards Sensis new contract worth up to $119M
DeWITT — Saab Sensis Corp. won a contract worth up to $119 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to deploy a combination of technology
First Niagara plans sale of HSBC branches to KeyBank
Cleveland–based KeyBank will acquire 37 HSBC branches in the Buffalo and Rochester areas later this year for a deposit premium of $110 million. The locations
Income rises at Elmira Savings
ELMIRA — Net income rose just over 4 percent in 2011 at Elmira Savings Bank (NASDAQ CM: ESBK), which released its fourth-quarter and year-end financial
Protest against SOPA, PIPA includes SU’s iSchool
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool) is participating in a protest today against two bills in Congress aimed at combating online piracy.
M&T Bank Corp. (NYSE: MTB) earned $148 million in the fourth quarter, down from $204 million a year earlier. Earnings per share in the period totaled
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