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Leadership Tioga 2018 class graduates
OWEGO — The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce graduated its Leadership Tioga 2018 class in a Nov. 6 ceremony at the Pumpelly House Estate in Owego. Leadership Tioga is in its 20th year of operation and more than 300 people have completed the program, the chamber said in a news release. Students take part in […]
Security Mutual appoints Guerriero, Williams as VPs
BINGHAMTON — Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York recently appointed Ernest J. Guerriero as VP of marketing and Timothy J. Williams as second VP of reinsurance. Guerriero will be directing marketing operations for Security Mutual’s individual life insurance and annuity products and will also be involved in product development and agent education, according
Utica chiropractor admits to faking medical exams to facilitate bogus disability claims
UTICA — A former Oneida County chiropractor has admitted to faking medical examinations and reports to facilitate fraudulent workers’-compensation claims by employees of the Central New York Psychiatric Center (CNYPC) — getting them paid time off to which they were not entitled. That’s according to a Nov. 5 news release from New York State Inspector
Broome County hotel occupancy rate slips in September
BINGHAMTON — Hotels in Broome County welcomed fewer guests in September compared to a year ago, according to a new report. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county fell 2.8 percent to 59.4 percent in September from 61.1 percent in the year-prior month, according to STR, a
Elmira Corning Regional Airport renovations include larger terminal, more parking
HORSEHEADS — The Elmira Corning Regional Airport now has a larger terminal with about 60 percent more floor space, 300 additional parking spaces, and new food and beverage options. Those components are part of a newly completed $61.5 million renovation project “that will ease travel and promote economic opportunities for the entire Southern Tier,” the
Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties awards $960K to nonprofits
UTICA — The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties recently announced awards totaling more than $340,000 to 12 nonprofit organizations through its competitive grants process for the third quarter of 2018. Competitive grants are awarded to area nonprofits primarily in support of the foundation’s strategic investment areas of education, economic development, health and wellness,
Mohawk Valley Health System introduces new president and CEO
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has appointed Darlene Stromstad as the next president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2019. She’ll replace
Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs owner names Otto president and GM
The owner of both Tioga Downs Casino Resort and Vernon Downs Casino Hotel has promoted Charlie Otto to president and general manager of both gaming
St. John Fisher, Syracuse College of Law announce 3+3 agreement
Students also have to submit an application to the College of Law through the Law School Admission Council during their third and final year at
Binghamton Restaurant Week raises $4,000 for charity partner, Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton Mayor Richard David and members of eatBING will present a check for $4,000 to Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network, this year’s
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