Sidney Federal Credit Union formally opens new Cicero branch office

CICERO — Sidney Federal Credit Union (SFCU) on May 4 formally opened the doors to its first Syracuse–area branch at 8062 Brewerton Road in Cicero.​ The office features a concierge-style concept that SFCU has been adopting in its new branch builds, with personal teller pods and video-enabled interactive-teller machines (iTMs) that allow members to connect virtually with an SFCU representative while conducting transactions. The 3,000-square-foot building also features a large “community room” that can be used for financial-wellness seminars, first-time homebuyer classes, and more, the credit union said in a release. It’s located in front of the Cicero Walmart Supercenter and just across the street from Target. Principle Design Engineering PLLC, of Norwich, served as the architecture firm on the project and S.J. Thomas Co. Inc., based in Syracuse, was the general contractor. SFCU said that area dignitaries participated in formal opening, including the following: State Assemblyman Al Stirpe, Town of Cicero Councilor Mike Becallo, Town of Cicero Town Clerk Tracy Cosilmon, representatives of State Senator John Mannion’s office, representatives of CenterState CEO, representatives of the Cicero Plank Road Chamber of Commerce, and representatives of the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce. SFCU says it currently has more than 70,000 members and total assets exceeding $980 million. SFCU membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in: Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Essex, Fulton, Hamilton, Madison, Montgomery, Onondaga, Otsego, and Schoharie counties, as well as portions of Broome, Oneida, and Herkimer counties.