By Mary Beth Roach As chief human resources officer for the Community Financial System, Inc. and someone with 34 years in the banking industry, Maureen Gillan-Myer understands the challenges and…
Story and Profiles Written By Mary Beth Roach It wasn’t until the Equal Credit Opportunity Act passed in 1974 that women in the U.S. could open a bank account on…
By Stefan Yablonski At first glance, Vincent “Vinny” Lobdell Jr. is the epitome of success. But, really, what is success? A lot of money, a big house, fancy cars? For…
New president recalls his educational journey By Stefan Yablonski Jason Leone and Ed Gosek have mementos of championship basketball and hockey games, respectively, displayed in their college offices. In Peter…
Paul Ross invested about $200,000 to open his first McDonald’s store in Nedrow. Now, 50 years later, he owns and operates 15 stores in CNY, including in Pulaski, Mexico, Brewerton,…
They came from all walks of life with a single purpose in mind — to serve their country. Now, after their time in the armed forces is over, they have…
Supermodified race car driver Joe Gosek still competing after more than four decades By Stefan Yablonski Joe Gosek has been going around in circles pretty much all his adult life.…
By Ken Sturtz Early one morning in December 2017, members of the Port of Oswego Authority’s board of directors called Bill Scriber into the conference room at the port’s offices…
Tucked between Pulaski and Mannsville lies a $60 million dairy farm operation, one of the largest in New York state By Stefan Yablonski What do you hear when you walk…
New leader looks to build on 142-year-old legacy By Stefan Yablonsky Oswego Health is in a great position, according to Michael C. Backus. It has met the challenges facing health…