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Cuomo opposes KeyBank’s proposed acquisition of First Niagara Bank
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo said today that he believes KeyBank’s proposed acquisition of First Niagara Bank would have a “devastating impact” on consumers
Utica College appoints its first woman president
UTICA, N.Y. — The woman who currently serves as executive VP and chief advancement officer at Utica College (UC) will be the first female to
Tioga County: Upstate Shredding to use Hunger Games grant for new Owego plant
OWEGO, N.Y. — Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling will use a $1 million state grant to help pay for construction of its new 30,000-square-foot metal
Excellus awards eight CNY hospitals payments for quality improvements
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus BCBS) has awarded 41 hospitals quality improvement payments, including eight hospitals in Central New York. Excellus awarded a total of $22.4
Saratoga Springs firm acquires Ithaca sports-design company
ITHACA, N.Y. — An Ithaca firm that specializes in the design of athletic fields and facilities has a new owner. HMH Site & Sports Design
Utica College to use $2.5 million in state matching funds for athletic-facility upgrades
UTICA, N.Y. — New York State has awarded Utica College $2.5 million in matching state funds toward projects to improve the school’s athletic facilities. Utica
Report: Binghamton office vacancy rate fell slightly in 2015
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The vacancy rate in the Binghamton office real-estate market declined nearly half a percentage point during 2015. The rate fell from 10.6
Utica College to hold cybersecurity luncheon for financial, insurance professionals on Feb. 9
UTICA, N.Y. — The Northeast Cybersecurity and Forensics Center (NCFC) at Utica College will host a “lunch and learn” event for those in the financial
People news: NBT Bank promotes Armstrong to VP
CORTLAND, N.Y. — NBT Bank announced that it has promoted Jeffrey Armstrong, market manager, to VP. Armstrong is responsible for managing sales and performance of
National Grid’s Littlejohn elected to Pathfinder Bank board
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Melanie Littlejohn has been elected to the board of directors of Pathfinder Bank, according to Chris Burritt, chairman of the board. Littlejohn
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