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People news: Security Mutual hires Ford
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York recently announced that Charles V. Ford has joined the firm as senior VP, asset
HANYS report: MVHS generated $863M in economic activity in 2018
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) in 2018 generated $863 million in economic activity in the region. That’s according to an analysis
Bigham named CFO and treasurer of Five Star Bank parent
WARSAW, N.Y. — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISI), parent company of Five Star Bank, recently announced that it has named Justin K. Bigham executive VP,
Report: New York’s craft-beer industry generated $5.4B economic impact last year
Craft beer is making a big impact on New York’s economy, a new trade group report says. In 2018 the New York state craft beer
People news: Community Bank promotes Berg to district manager
ROME, N.Y. — Community Bank N.A. announced it has promoted Wendy Berg to district manager of the Oneida/Herkimer section of the bank’s Lowville district. She
Onondaga County to use $2M state grant to prevent, reduce tobacco use in three counties
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The state has awarded the Onondaga County Health Department a five-year, $2 million grant to support the prevention and reduction of tobacco
New York state, CNY home sales decline in February
New York realtors sold nearly 7,100 previously-owned homes in February, a decrease of 9 percent compared to the almost 7,800 homes sold in February 2018. That’s according to the New York State Association of Realtors’ (NYSAR) February housing-market report. In the 16-county Central New York region, realtors closed on the sale of 805 homes in
Moquin settles in as new CCHS executive director
NORWICH — Jessica A. Moquin joined the Chenango County Historical Society in late January as its new executive director. Norwich–based CCHS says its mission is to “lead and support the advancement of research, education, and enjoyment of Chenango County’s history and historically significant assets.” Prior to joining CCHS, Moquin most recently worked in development with
Regional jobless rates dip in February, job growth data mixed
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira regions declined in February compared to a year ago. The figures are part of the latest New York State Department of Labor data released March 26. The Syracuse, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira areas gained jobs between February 2018 and this past February. Bucking the
Madison County man charged with welfare fraud of $3,000
LENOX, N.Y. — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced that its investigators on Tuesday arrested Edward A. Riggall, age 50, of Eaton and charged him
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