By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant CNY’s manufacturers need skilled workers — pronto. CNYers need work but may lack knowledge of manufacturing and the skills to perform the work. That’s where Amanda…
When was the last time you paid with a check? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant You used to see people whip out a checkbook to pay for their groceries at the…
How do banks keep money safe from scammers and thieves? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Consumers reported losses of $330 million to text message scams in 2022, according to the Federal…
Hailing from Upstate, your picnic isn’t complete without these favorite brands. By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant It may seem like locally founded brands like Hofmann hot dogs and Terrell’s potato chips…
Tai Shaw, Vietnam Owner of CNY Uniforms Plus, Syracuse By Mary Beth Roach “All you need is determination and time and persistence and dedication and the will to do…
Sevgi Evren Familo, Turkey Owner of Tatlim Bakery, Oswego By Mary Beth Roach Éclairs covered in chocolate. Macarons in flavors such as maple bacon, birthday cake, apple pie, strawberry,…
Ralph Rotella, Italy Owner of Discount Shoe Repair, Syracuse By Mary Beth Roach Everyone knows Ralph Rotella, owner of the Discount Shoe Repair shop at 114 E. Washington St.,…
Paloma Sarkar, India First vice president, enterprise risk manager at Pathfinder Bank By Mary Beth Roach Indian-born Paloma Sarkar has found such support among her co-workers at Pathfinder Bank…
Jay Subedi, Bhutan Owner of TruCare Connections. Several locations in Upstate New York By Mary Beth Roach “I’m a very fortunate immigrant. Everything is possible in this country.” Jay…
Hugo Acosta, Venezuela Owner of CNY Latino Media, Syracuse By Mary Beth Roach When Hugo Acosta began the CNY Latino monthly newspaper 20 years ago. It was, in part,…
