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The on West Genesee St./Auto Row.” n Friends of Beaver new roof will prevent water DoubleTree by Hilton Lake received $32,003 to leakage and fix compromised create new exhibits that barrier and insulation that will provide visitors with a could pose a danger risk to Hotel Utica formally “deeper awareness of the children. complexity of the ecosys- n Syracuse Academy of opens after renovation tem and the decisions that Science Charter School was affect it.” allocated $19,000 to install a UTICA — The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel n Good Life Youth library to support its literacy Utica formally reopens on Oct. 24 following “a Foundation was allocated $56,123 to develop program. The new library will serve and address multimillion-dollar renovation.” Good Life Enterprises, a social enterprise and the low literacy rates of students that live in un- The landmark hotel was scheduled to hold a late job-training program for youth facing poverty derserved areas in the city of Syracuse. afternoon event that day with the Greater Utica NEWS ALERTS in Syracuse. The training will teach them the Established in 1927, the Central New York Chamber of Commerce to “celebrate the grand necessary skills to be successful in future job en- Community Foundation says it encourages local opening,” the chamber said in a news release. deavors, the foundation said in a news release. philanthropy by supporting the growth of per- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica’s roots date n Museum of Science & Technology manent charitable endowments for the better- back to 1912. The hotel has more than 7,000 Sign up for the Business Journal Foundation (MOST) received $59,975 to fund ment of the region. The foundation says it’s the square feet of event space that can accommodate News Network’s Email News Alerts phase one of renovations to its traveling exhibit largest charitable foundation in the area with up to 300 guests. It holds wedding receptions, area. assets of more than $226 million. It awarded business meetings, and other gatherings. n Person to Person Citizen Advocacy $14 million in grants last year to nonprofit orga- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica is owned and Visit www.cnybj.com Association was provided $11,637 to hire a nizations. managed by Visions Hotels. OCTOBER 23, 2017 I BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS NETWORK I 3 CNYBJ.COM Crews begin nearly $49M renovation project at Hancock Airport

BY ERIC REINHARDT project to revamp the Syracuse Hancock [email protected] International Airport, we are investing in a state-of-the-art facility worthy of the Empire SYRACUSE — Crews have started work State that will greet passengers flying into OFFICE GOVERNOR’S YORK NEW CREDIT: RENDERING A rendering of Syracuse Hancock International Airport after the nearly $49 million project to turn the venue into a “modern- on the first phase of a $48.8 million con- Central New York for generations to come.” day facility.” Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Oct. 17 announced that crews have started work on the first phase of the project. struction project to turn Syracuse Hancock Total construction costs will amount International Airport into a “modern-day to $48.8 million, including state fund- facility.” ing of $35.8 million, federal funding of The project includes a “wide-scale” re- $9.1 million, and $3.9 million from Syracuse of material from the site “immediately to passengers “protected from the elements” design and reconstruction of the terminal Regional Airport Authority and Onondaga further advance” construction throughout during arrival and departure, Cuomo’s of- building, the office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo County. the fall. fice contends. said in a news release issued Oct. 17. The announcement complements The new terminal will include new ame- Above the passenger drop-off area, two It will offer travelers a more modern and “Central New York Rising,” the region’s nities to “improve the travel experience,” renovated glass pedestrian bridges will spacious airport, with the terminal itself “comprehensive blueprint to generate ro- the governor says. The amenities include provide passengers using mobile airline increasing by 14,500 square feet. bust economic growth and community de- “better” food, beverage, and retail options; tickets a “more efficient” route, connecting The project, which is scheduled to con- velopment.” e-ticketing; and “upgraded” ticketing coun- them “directly to flights by skipping the clude in the fall of 2018, will create more ters and baggage claim areas. ticketing lines.” than 850 construction jobs. Project details Crews will add more than 140,000 square The airport’s exterior will feature per- Cuomo first announced the initiative The new project includes the removal feet of new terrazzo flooring to the facility’s forated steel panels that are supposed to during his State of the State message in of the existing overhead precast concrete downstairs section. “withstand” inclement weather; “energy January. drive-thru canopy along the front of the ter- In addition, workers will install more efficient” windows; and a new rainwater- “Across the state we are investing in re- minal to address longstanding maintenance than 25,000 square feet of new glass during collection system. vitalizing and rebuilding our deteriorating issues and open the space in front of the the project, along with a new, 650-foot-long Crews will also outfit the airport with airports and transforming them into vital terminal for natural light. canopy with LED (light-emitting diode) “energy efficient” lighting and rooftop solar gateways,” Cuomo contended. “With this Workers are moving nearly 5,000 tons lights. Those lights will keep cars and arrays. n

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BY ERIC REINHARDT popular concerts and busy fair days, traffic [email protected] backs up on the Exit 7 ramp leading to the lot, causing delays on Interstate 690. GEDDES — People attending the next The new lot will “help alleviate” some of New York State Fair will notice some differ- these delays, Cuomo’s office contends. RENDERING CREDIT: GOV. ANDREW CUOMO’S OFFICE AND THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ences even before they reach the gate, in- A rendering of the orange lot at the New York State Fairgrounds in Geddes in advance of a $27 million project to “upgrade and cluding a paved parking area with marked Project details improve” the 65-acre lot. The office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the first phase of the project will begin “this fall” and finish by parking spaces in the orange lot. In this project, crews will pave the lot the start of the next State Fair on Aug. 22, 2018. Crews will begin work on a $27 mil- and increase its capacity, “improving traffic lion project to “upgrade and improve” the flow,” according to the news release. They 65-acre orange parking lot at the State will also install new drainage features to proved storm-water management. LED is as we continue to attract more and more Fairgrounds “this fall.” prevent flooding. short for light-emitting diode. visitors to the grounds and to Central New The office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo didn’t The project will involve a redesigned Following the completion of this project, York as a whole.” provide a more specific date or time frame intersection from Exit 7 on I-690 with a new New York will enter into a “long-term” agree- The announcement complements in the Oct. 17 news release. traffic signal, and a new exit from the west ment with Onondaga County for the shared Central New York Rising, the region’s The work will conclude before the start end of the orange lot to I-690 West. use of the parking lots, “building on the part- “comprehensive blueprint to generate roof next year’s State Fair on Aug. 22, 2018. These changes, coupled with the con- nership between the Lakeview Amphitheater bust economic growth and community de- As currently configured, the orange lot is struction of new access roads, will “expand” and the New York State Fairgrounds.” velopment.” not paved, does not have lined parking, and parking; “improve” the flow and circulation “For a century, the fairgrounds went loses up to 30 percent of its parking capac- of traffic entering and exiting the orange virtually unchanged, and in just a few short Second phase ity during wet weather, Cuomo’s office said. lot; and “reduce delays” on I-690, Cuomo’s years, New York has completely upgraded The project’s second phase will focus on The project will bring traffic patterns and office said. and transformed this historic attraction into additional access improvements between parking availability “up-to-date to meet the Once the first phase is done, the parking a world class, multi-use operation,” Cuomo the orange parking lot and the adjacent in- needs of 21st century fairgoers.” lot will have more than three miles of paved contended in the release. “Transforming terstates to eliminate the temporary traffic The orange lot serves as the main park- interior roadways, two miles of sidewalks the orange lot is critical in our efforts to signal that is installed on I-690 every year ing facility for the New York State Fair and pedestrian walkways, 114 new LED complete the Fair’s modernization, and will during the fair. and the Lakeview Amphitheater. During lights for improved visibility, along with im- provide much needed additional capacity This part of the project will include an additional redesigned on and off-ramp access system from the 695 South interchange; a new bridge to create a direct access from the orange lot to the 690 East on-ramp; and a new pedestrian bridge from the western portion of the orange lot to the state fairgrounds. Cuomo’s office anticipates funding for the second phase “in the near future.” n Medical Center West in Camillus Passing Giving On: Above: Judge Neal McCurn, Neal’s sold for $9.5M widow, Nancy, and their six children Honorable Neal McCurn CAMILLUS — Medical Center West, an 82,000-square-foot medical center in Camillus, was recently sold for $9.5 million, Sutton Real As a businessperson, you want your charitable giving to be easy, yet still rewarding. Estate Company LLC announced. Consider leaving a planned gift to the Community Foundation. It is easy, exible Louis Fournier, president of Sutton, was the exclusive broker in the transaction. The to t your objectives and will help to enrich the Central New York community. buyer was Mohawk-Syracuse LP, which spe- cializes in acquiring and managing medical office buildings in Canada and Florida, ac- “Around the time our father was considering cording to a Sutton news release. Medical retirement, he established the McCurn Family Fund at Center West is Mohawk’s first acquisition in New York state. the Community Foundation, which would be funded Medical Center West was originally the home of GTE Sylvania’s Syracuse data cen- through his estate. The fund has allowed us to provide ter until it closed in 1997. In 1998, a group support for organizations that mirrored the values of local physicians formed Medical Center West, LLC in order to create the first multi- that hhee and our mother taught us growing up.” specialty medical building in the Camillus since 1927 area. Sutton said it became involved with the project shortly after that and helped com- Read more of the McCurn's story at cnycf.org plete the development and leasing of the facility. Medical Center West houses primary McCurn.5forCNY.org (315) 422-9538 care, specialty practices, an urgent care center, and an ambulatory surgery center. OCTOBER 23, 2017 I BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS NETWORK I 5 CNYBJ.COM The benefits of an ESOP for both the employees and owners

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BY ERIC REINHARDT in August, which, at the time, was its high- said that conditions had worsened. rose 5 points to 15.6, suggesting that em- [email protected] est level since September 2014. ployment “expanded more strongly” this A positive reading indicates expansion Survey details month. ew York manufacturers reported or growth in manufacturing activity, while a The new orders index fell 7 points, but The average-workweek index registered increased activity in shipments and negative index number points to a decline at 18.0, pointed to “solid gains” in orders. zero, indicating that the average workweek N employment, resulting in a boost to in the sector. The shipments index advanced 11 points “held steady.” a monthly gauge on the state’s manufactur- The results of the October survey indi- to 27.5, its highest level in “several” years. Prices increased at a “somewhat slower” ing sector. cate that business activity “grew at a robust The unfilled-orders index moved down pace than last month: the prices-paid index The Empire State Manufacturing Survey pace” for New York manufacturers, the 7 points to 2.3. The delivery-time index fell fell 9 points to 27.3, and the prices-received general business-conditions index rose Federal Reserve Bank of New York said in 12 points to 3.1, a level indicating “slightly index moved down 7 points to 7.0. 6 points to 30.2 in October, its highest level a news release issued Oct. 16. longer” delivery times, and the inventories Indexes assessing the six-month outlook in three years. The survey found 40 percent of respon- index fell 14 points to -7.8, a sign that inven- suggested that firms “continued to be opti- The index fell less than a point to 24.4 in dents reported that conditions had im- tory levels “declined modestly.” mistic” about future conditions. September after climbing 15 points to 25.2 proved over the month, while 14 percent The index for number of employees The index for future business conditions climbed 6 points to 44.8, and the index for future new orders also came in at 44.8. Come. Be Inspired. Leave Smarter. Employment was expected to “increase modestly.” The capital-expenditures index edged down 3 points to 21.9, and the technology- spending index was “little changed” at 16.4. The New York Fed distributes the Empire State Manufacturing Survey on the The Event for Technology, first day of each month to the same pool of about 200 manufacturing executives in New York. On average, about 100 execu- Manufacturing & Biotech tives return responses. n Friday, November 17, 2017 Sheraton Syracuse University • 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Truman Where fast-track companies meet and learn from world class business leaders Foundation and industry experts. The dynamic full-day program delivers education, inspiration, and networking in a high energy environment. awards grant

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Jason Centolella (right) attorney and partner in Centolella Green Law, P.C. and Eric Bronstad (left) attorney and the firm’s fifth partner, sit at a table in the firm’s new Syracuse office inside the Hamilton White House at 307 S. Townsend St. ERIC REINHARDT/BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS NETWORK NEWS JOURNAL REINHARDT/BUSINESS ERIC Centolella Green Law expands with new Syracuse office, adds partner

BY ERIC REINHARDT owns the building, according to Centolella, who knows [email protected] Gilberti and heard about the available space. “We do work together,” Centolella notes. SYRACUSE — Centolella Green Law, P.C., a DeWitt– Kathleen Centolella, his wife and a partner in the firm, based law firm, has opened a second local office in handled the negotiations, says Jason Centolella, adding the Hamilton White House at 307 S. Townsend St. in that the deal “moved pretty quickly.” Syracuse. The firm opened the Syracuse office because the At the same time, the firm has added a fifth partner. DeWitt location “simply is not big enough to house the Centolella Green believed it needed a “downtown entire practice,” citing employee and client growth. presence,” says Jason Centolella, a partner in the firm “We have a lot of medical clients that are at the hos- Adding a partner pitals, and it’s sometimes more convenient for them to Centolella Green hired attorney Eric Bronstad, who come down here. We just figured it was a nice way to joined the firm in September as a partner. service our clients and also have a downtown presence,” Bronstad and Jason Centolella have known each other says Centolella. since their first day at the Syracuse University College The firm opened the office Aug. 1. The space didn’t of Law in 2001. “By chance, we sat next to each other,” require any build-out. says Bronstad. Both Centolella and Bronstad spoke with The opportunity to secure the new office space CNYBJ at the Hamilton White House on Oct. 16. happened earlier in the year, according to Centolella. Bronstad started his legal career with the Pyramid NETWORK NEWS JOURNAL REINHARDT/BUSINESS ERIC William Gilberti, Jr., an attorney with the Syracuse– DeWitt–based Centolella Green Law, P.C. has opened an office inside the Hamilton based law firm Gilberti Stinziano Heintz & Smith, P.C., SEE CENTOLELLA, PAGE 15 4 White House at 307 S. Townsend St. in Syracuse. It’s the firm’s second local office. 8 I LAW/ACCOUNTING & TAXES BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS NETWORK I OCTOBER 23, 2017 CNYBJ.COM

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BY ERIC REINHARDT A vendor could be arrested, fined, and number of them also sell lot- “The SLA is committed to part- [email protected] have the license to sell cigarettes suspend- tery tickets and liquor. nering with [the state Taxation ed for a “significant” amount of time — and “The licenses issued to re- and Finance Department] and etailers caught and found guilty of possibly revoked — if they fail to comply, tailers are contingent upon the [New York State] Gaming selling untaxed cigarettes in New the department said. the lawful operation of the Commission to eliminate il- R York risk losing other state-issued li- “That won’t change,” John Harford, CID business. We want the retail- legal cigarette trafficking,” censes, including lottery and alcohol sales. deputy commissioner, said. “But now we’re ers to understand that the Vincent Bradley, chairman of The New York State Department of raising the cost of ignoring the law through failure to operate lawfully the State Liquor Authority, said. Taxation and Finance on Oct. 4 announced a cooperative agreement with two other jeopardizes all issued licens- “Businesses found making these that it is working with the New York State state agencies that deal with the same es,” Harford added. “No busi- illicit sales will be held account- Gaming Commission and New York State retailers.” ness owner wants to face enforcement able for defrauding New York State taxpay- Liquor Authority (SLA) on an initiative to About 21,000 licensed retailers sell ciga- actions on three fronts, let alone the maxi- ers and placing retailers who are playing by further reduce sales of contraband cigarettes in New York, and an “overwhelming” mum penalties those agencies can impose.” the rules at a competitive disadvantage.” n rettes. Under the policy, a cigarette-licensed re- tailer found to be in possession of untaxed cigarettes will face “immediate” enforcement action. It could “ultimately” lead to the possible suspension or revocation of licenses to sell tobacco, alcohol, and lottery tickets. The agencies are “increasing OUR COLLABORATION MATTERS the deterrent” to illegal cigarette sales by targeting the “largest” revenue drivers for certain retailers. WHEN LOOKING FOR The state Taxation and Finance Department’s criminal-investigations division (CID) has the responsibility of inspect- COUNSEL WHO CARES ing retailers who sell cigarettes. Its efforts seek to “make sure” every pack sold in AS MUCH AS YOU DO New York State and New York City has the proper tax stamp affixed to it, “verifying that the excise taxes have been paid.” Our attorneys and consultants are invested in understanding your business and industry, knowledge that is key to crafting customized and effective solutions to take advantage of opportunities and address your Barclay Damon pressing challenges. Our dedicated client teams are organized for optimal elects Cahill to efficiencies and devoted to delivering high value with dependable and new deputy proactive communication. Together, we strategize to get the job done. managing partner position

BY JOURNAL STAFF Contact our Ithaca Office Managing Partner [email protected] Mark B. Wheeler | 607.273.6444 Or our Syracuse Office Managing Partner arclay Damon LLP announced it has elected M. Cornelia (Connie) David M. Capriotti | 315.423.7100 B Cahill to the newly created position of deputy managing partner, effective Jan. 1. She will work closely with John P. Langan, the firm’s managing partner, in leading the regional law firm. Cahill has been a member of Barclay Damon’s Management Committee for nine years and is its longest-standing member. As the Albany rep- Cahill resentative on that committee, her responsibilities include oversight of the firm’s Albany, Boston, and Washington, D.C. offices. During Cahill’s tenure, the Albany office has doubled in size to about 40 attorneys and is now ranked as the firm’s Actor portrayal. Image used is stock photography. second-largest law office. As a public-finance attorney and chair of that practice, she has more than 25 years of Meet our statewide attorneys and consultants at www.harrisbeach.com experience serving as bond counsel, under- ALBANY BUFFALO ITHACA MELVILLE NEW YORK CITY ROCHESTER SARATOGA SPRINGS SYRACUSE UNIONDALE WHITE PLAINS NEW HAVEN, CT NEWARK, NJ 119 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 I 333 West Washington Street, Suite 200, Syracuse, NY 13202 SEE CAHILL, PAGE 11 4 10 I LAW/ACCOUNTING & TAXES BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS NETWORK I OCTOBER 23, 2017 CNYBJ.COM Purchasing Property with a Lease

ften when purchasing a company, days when landlord consent is required to certain assets pose issues not easy to an assignment or sublet may also be stated. O discern. For example, a purchas- 3. Use clause. A purchaser must study er can buy real estate the use clause in every lease. I was once through a purchase con- confronted with a purchaser who wanted to tract and perhaps even open a car dealership. The lease prohibited personal property such car dealerships because the landlord had as furniture and furnish- also been a car dealer. Often, leases require Welcome to our new partner ings, fairly easily. When only that any Use be permitted by zoning. purchasing real estate, Sometimes a non-compete clause will deter- title insurance can be or- mine prohibited competitive users even in an CHRISTOPHER BUCKEY dered, surveys re-dated, extended geographic radius. Christopher brings more than 18 years of trial and appellate BARRY M. and abstracts renewed. 4. Attornment clause. For a person experience before both state and federal courts throughout SHULMAN Information on mortgag- purchasing a landlord position, it’s important New York State. Viewpoint es can be obtained from to determine if the lease contains an “attorn- a county clerk’s office ment clause” requiring the current tenant to As a solution-oriented general practice law ﬁrm, he is a and assurances can be given of non-default be governed by the new landlord (purchas- status. er) as the original landlord had been. terriﬁc addition to our litigation team in Albany. One major asset exists, however, that is 5. Internal and external. Every provi- not so easy to determine currently — the sion in each lease must be examined in- status of leases. But there are tools that can cluding, for example, whether or not the help, as follows; and requiring them in a pur- landlord’s approval of a new tenant as an chase offer can be essential. These are some, assignee rather than as a sub-tenant excuses cullenanddykman.com but by no means all of such tools. the current tenant from further liability. 1. Past breach of lease. If a purchaser is If so, or if not, a purchaser of the landlord’s taking a lease amongst other assets, it is criti- position should request updated financials of NEW YORK NEW JERSEY LONG ISLAND HACKENSACK cal to know that the lease is not in breach, all successor tenants. Hopefully, when the MANHATTAN PRINCETON and that there will be no future landlord lease was first drafted (or in the purchase BROOKLYN NEWARK or tenant action. But how to find this out? contract), provision was made for requiring 518-788-9440 ALBANY There would be no public filing regarding a financial statements on demand. Otherwise, 518-788-9406 (direct) WASHINGTON, D.C. breach particularly if no lawsuit has yet been the current tenant (or landlord) may not be brought by or against either party. compelled to provide one. Knowing what The tool here, is an “estoppel letter” where items of equipment and personality go with the seller, tenant, and the landlord each state, the departing tenant or remain after the sale under oath or not, that there has not now nor are often referenced in the lease. ever been a breach. Having given such as- 6. Physical examination. Purchasers surance, the assuring party is then estopped are benefited by a physical examination from asserting a current breach into the fu- not only by the purchaser itself, but also ture. Of course, it would have been astute for by a building engineer or inspector. It may the purchase contract to require an estoppel be that costly repairs need to be made for letter if and when demanded during the lease safety or government compliance, which term. Careful drafting of leases may even might be used to offset the purchase price. attach a sample estoppel letter in acceptable It would be helpful to check with the appli- form, as an exhibit. cable zoning or building department to de- 2. Assignment of subletting clause. A termine if the building qualifies or perhaps purchaser must also study a lease to deter- has ever been cited under environmental, mine what rights the landlord has regarding federal, state, and local legal and administra- assignment or subletting. There are many tive guidelines. variations of this so the assignment and sub- All told, there are many important lease- letting consents need to be carefully exam- hold analyses that need to be examined ined. For example, it is possible that if this is when purchasing property that includes a a store in a chain of branch stores, that there lease. The tools to discover problems prior to may be a lease clause simply stating that if all purchase may not be obvious, but they exist or a significant number of related locations in your attorney’s lexicon. n are to be sold, the landlord need only be given notice and its consent is unnecessary. Barry M. Shulman is a partner in the Business Other typical such clauses may or may not Department of the law firm Mackenzie Hughes require that landlord consent, be reasonable LLP in Syracuse. Contact him at bshulman@ or not and prompt or not. The number of mackenziehughes.com or (315) 233-8211. OCTOBER 23, 2017 I BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS NETWORK LAW/ACCOUNTING & TAXES I 11 CNYBJ.COM Four Key Estate-Planning Mistakes to Avoid

any affluent professionals and trusts. Many people never review benefi- the courts determine the distribution of his business owners put estate ciary designations over time, and the estate- or her assets. M planning on hold. Only the courts planning consequences of this inattention and lawyers stand to benefit from their can be serious. For example, a woman can Supposing minor heirs will handle procrastination. While inaction is the big- leave an IRA to her granddaughter in a money well when they become gest estate-planning will, but if her ex-husband is listed as the young adults CHANNEL error, several other primary beneficiary of that IRA, those IRA Some multi-millionaires go no further major mistakes can assets will go to him per the beneficiary with their estate planning than making 1 & 200 occur. The following form. Beneficiary designations have an out a will. When a will is the only estate- four blunders can lead advantage — they allow assets to transfer planning tool directing the transfer of assets to major problems. to heirs without going through probate. If at death, assets can transfer to heirs aged beneficiary designations are outdated, that 18 or older in many states without prohi- Failing to revise an advantage matters little. bitions. Imagine an 18-year-old inheriting estate plan after several million dollars in liquid or illiquid a spouse or child Thinking of a will as a shield assets. How many 18-year-olds (or 25-year- JENNIFER L. dies against probate olds, for that matter) have the skill set to ALFIERI A death in the fam- Many people think if you have a will, you manage that kind of inheritance? If a trust ily is truly a devastat- do not have to go through probate or the exists and a trustee can control the distribu- Viewpoint ing event, and the grief court system. However, that is not true. A tion of assets to heirs, then situations such that follows may be so revocable living trust is designed to avoid as these may be avoided. A well-written deep and prolonged that attention may probate. However, for the revocable trust trust may also help to prevent arguments not be paid to this. A death in the family to be effective, your assets must be retitled among young heirs about who was meant commonly requires a change in the terms into the name of the trust. If they are not to receive this or that asset. of how family assets will be distributed. retitled into the trust and are held in your Too many people do too little estate plan- Without an update, questions (and squab- name alone with no beneficiary designa- ning. Avoid joining their ranks, and plan bles) may emerge later. tion, then the assets will be distributed in thoroughly to avoid these all-too-frequent accordance with the terms of your will. mistakes. n Going years without updating Before an executor is appointed or any as- beneficiaries sets can be collected and distributed, your Jennifer L. Alfieri, J.D., LL.M., is trust coun- Beneficiary designations on qualified re- will must go through probate and the court sel for Tompkins Trust Company. Contact tirement plans and life-insurance policies system. An individual can clearly express her at (607) 273-0037 or email: jalfieri@ usually override bequests made in wills or “who gets what” in a will, yet end up having tompkinsfinancial.com

CAHILL: She started her career at the law firm of Millbank Tweed Hadley & McCoy Continued from page 9 writer’s counsel, institution counsel, and bank counsel in a wide range of transactions, according to a Barclay Damon news release. During 36,000 s.f. Available her career, Cahill has trained and led teams of public-finance professionals that serve clients 6361 Thompson Road across New York state. These clients include the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, New York State Housing Finance Agency, New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., numerous industrial-development agencies and local-development corporations, more than 100 Now Boarding municipalities and school districts, and all the Welcoming Bus Parts Warehouse - major investment-bank underwriting firms active in the state, the release stated. Cahill received her undergraduate degree Accessible to Highways 90, 690, 81, 481 from Siena College, her JD degree from Albany Many Upgrades / New Roof / New Lighting Law School and her LLM degree in tax from Indoor Common Dock New York University. She started her career Local Owner / Brokers Protected at the law firm of Millbank Tweed Hadley & Low Cost of Occupancy McCoy in New York City. 315.403.9000 In addition to creating the deputy position, Barclay Damon announced it has also established a chair position that currently remains unoccupied. The position is available to serve the managing partner on select assignments by former managing partners transitioning from their position. Barclay Damon said the chair position “is designed to allow the firm to access [Langan’s] expertise after his eventual transition.” Langan, based in Barclay Damon’s Syracuse office, has been the firm’s managing partner for nearly 18 years. “The managing partner of Barclay Damon historically has been resident in the Syracuse office, but consistent with our multi-office platform and our ‘no home office’ structure, we were pleased to see another first — that the partners elected Connie as an Albany office resident,” Langan said in the release. Barclay Damon has offices throughout the major cities of New York state and in Toronto, Boston, Washington, D.C., and Newark, New Jersey. n 12 I BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS NETWORK I OCTOBER 23, 2017 CNYBJ.COM

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OCTOBER 23, 2017 I BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS NETWORK I 13 OPINION CNYBJ.COM Business Journal News Network November Ballot Offers Public OCTOBER 23, 2017 VOL. XXXI, NO. 42 NEWS Chance to Vote on Pension Forfeiture EDITOR IN CHIEF Adam Rombel [email protected] for Corrupt Officials ASSOCIATE EDITOR Maria J. Carbonaro or years, state lawmakers convict- common in Albany. Second, any process to question and people can vote to support pen- [email protected] ed of abusing power related to their amend the state constitution is lengthy and sion forfeiture for public officials and also public duties have been able to col- rightfully so. Back in 2009, I, and others, against the state holding a constitutional STAFF WRITERS F lect a state pension and proposed to change the constitution to allow convention. Eric Reinhardt sometimes even behind for pension forfeiture but that resolution Given its popularity, I have every confi- [email protected] bars. Thankfully, this was not considered in committee. Since dence that New Yorkers will vote in favor of Norman Poltenson could change for future then, legislators have introduced various the pension forfeiture. Many government [email protected] criminals if voters ap- resolutions in both houses to require pen- reformers have long demanded this change. prove an amendment to sion forfeiture for corrupt public officials Just during the past 10 years, there have CREATIVE DIRECTOR the state constitution in who entered the retirement system prior to been more than 22 state officials who have Erin Zehr November. This elec- 2011, but they failed to gain support with the either pled guilty or were found guilty of [email protected] tion year, New York Assembly Democratic majority until 2016. corruption-related criminal charges. RESEARCH DIRECTOR WILL state voters will have the Because pension benefits are protected Passing this reform amendment will help Vance Marriner BARCLAY opportunity to amend by the New York State Constitution, the bring accountability to Albany. Serving the [email protected] the state constitution to state constitution must be amended in public is a privilege and an honor. With this Opinion permit the forfeiture of order for pension forfeiture to take effect. amendment in place, it is a good step toward COLUMNISTS state pensions for those Moreover, before pension forfeiture could restoring public trust and enacting sensible Will Barclay public officials convicted of a felony related appear on the ballot, it had to be passed punishments that help provide justice. To Lee Hamilton to their public duties (for example: bribery). by two separately elected legislatures. The view the questions that will be on this year’s The reform is overdue and will hopefully act first time the pension forfeiture amendment ballot, visit the New York State Board of as a deterrent to those officials who might resolution passed was in the spring of 2016 Elections website at https://www.elections. SALES otherwise be tempted to exploit their public and it passed a second time in January 2017. ny.gov/ProposedAmendments.html. n Mary LaMacchia positions for personal gain. Just to get the measure on the ballot, the [email protected] If polled, it is likely most people in New procedure alone has taken almost two years. William (Will) A. Barclay is the Republican York state would think this is a common- It should be noted that the public’s vote representative of the 120th New York Assembly Dony Kuriakose sense proposal and many would question on pension forfeiture is separate and apart District, which encompasses most of Oswego [email protected] why it has taken so long to institute such a from the question as to whether New York County, including the cities of Oswego and Alicia Zaret change. There are two answers as to why State should hold a constitutional conven- Fulton, as well as the town of Lysander in [email protected] it has taken so long. First, there was po- tion. That also is a question that will appear Onondaga County and town of Ellisburg in litical resistance to instituting such a reform on this year’s ballot. However, whether to Jefferson County. 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PUBLISHER ’ve been reminded recently of the old Americans respect the ideals of this coun- Marny Nesher cowboy song, “Home on the Range.” try. They’re devoted to those ideals — free- [email protected] I You know the line, “Where never is dom, liberty, justice for all — and they want Again and again in heard a discouraging the nation to live up to them. Even when we “ PUBLISHER EMERITUS Norman Poltenson word”? That is not the believe the nation is falling short of its ideals, times of adversity,

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It feels like pretty much because we want to make the U.S. stronger BUSINESS MANAGER everywhere I turn, all I and fairer. all backgrounds and Kurt Bramer hear is discouragement. Americans in overwhelming numbers be- political perspectives “ [email protected] But the question we lieve in and respect what this country stands have to confront is not, for. All of us also recognize that this nation pitching in to help out. “What’s going wrong?” has its faults — some of them deep-seated LEE It’s, “How do we re- and stubborn. We believe that America can HAMILTON spond?” do better. But there is a broad streak of As always, the an- pragmatism in this country. Again and again nation’s ideals and act to broaden opportu- Opinion swer to our problems in times of adversity, we see Americans of nity for others, it sends, as Robert Kennedy does not lie in efforts to all backgrounds and political perspectives said, “a ripple of hope” through the commu- tinker with the structures we have built or pitching in to help out. Americans believe in nity that, in time, becomes an unstoppable the systems we’ve created. It lies in us — in the values of hard work, the importance of current of change. n the American people. Whatever our political family, self-sufficiency, community engage- THE CENTRAL NEW YORK BUSINESS JOURNAL (ISSN #1050-3005) beliefs, we share some characteristics that I ment, and involvement. Lee Hamilton is a senior advisor for the Indiana is published every week by CNY Business Review, Inc. think give us cause for hope. This is why, however dire things appear University (IU) Center on Representative All contents copyrighted 2017. All rights reserved. No I’ve always thought that Carl Schurz, a in Washington, D.C., I continue to believe Government, distinguished scholar at the IU part of this publication may be reproduced without the German–born U.S. senator from Missouri, that we have it within us to set the country School of Global and International Studies, written consent of the publisher. summed up something basic about the back on a productive track. We know that in and professor of practice at the IU School of American character when he said, on the order for us to progress we all have to give Public and Environmental Affairs. 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OCTOBER 30 Contact Ginny Kent at the Cayuga County Chamber of OCTOBER 2527 Commerce at (315) 252-7291or email: gkent@cayuga- n Every Wednesday, Syracuse Business Networking n Business Incubators and New York State: New countychamber.com from 6 to 7 p.m. at Barbieri’s Restaurant (upstairs level) n 3rd Annual Families in Business Conference — The Strategies for Socio-Economic Renewal from 8 a.m. to located on Main Street in the village of North Syracuse. Future of Family Business at the Cornell University 4 p.m. in the Ballroom at Sheldon Hall, SUNY Oswego. NOVEMBER 17 For more information, call Kim Bachstein at (315) 414- campus in Ithaca. The conference brings together busi- Conference speakers include Dr. Henry Etzkowitz of 8223 or email: [email protected] ness owners, Cornell alumni, and students from area Stanford University, originator of the triple helix theory n NEXT Conference from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the n First and third Wednesday of each month, colleges for in-depth discussion, networking, and ex- for business incubation; Dr. Sarfraz Mian of SUNY Sheraton Syracuse University at 801 University Ave. Preferred Toastmasters from noon to 1 p.m. at Golden ploration focusing on the future of family business. The Oswego; and Robert Simpson, president of CenterState in Syracuse. This is a technology, manufacturing, and Artist Colors, 188 Bell Road, New Berlin. Contact Jonie conference is open to all who work in, for, or with a fam- CEO. The $65 conference fee includes continental break- biotech conference focused on cutting-edge trend and Bassett at (607) 847-6154, x1217. ily business. For more information, visit Johnson.cornell. fast, a networking break, and lunch. To register, visit NEXT generation innovation. The keynote speakers will edu/family business oswego.edu/business/conference. be Hod Lipson, Ph.D., author of “Artificial Intelligence and the Road Ahead” and Dave Warner, M.D., Ph.D., author n Fourth Wednesday of each month, Preferred OCTOBER 26 NOVEMBER 3 of “Convergent Futures: Cofnitive Neuroscience Meets Toastmasters from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Chenango Deep Learning.” Registration fee is $25. Visit next-syr.com County Council of the Arts, 27 W. Main St., Norwich. n 2017 Excellence In Healthcare Awards from 5:30 to n The Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce Annual for the full agenda and additional information. Contact Jonie Bassett at (607) 847-6154, x1217. 8:30 p.m. at the Oncenter in downtown Syracuse. The Dinner at the Kallet Civic Center in Oneida. Starts with a n Every Thursday, Free Business Counseling with 6th annual Excellence in Healthcare Awards recognizes cash bar at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The event will be ONGOING EVENTS SCORE from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tioga County our region’s top health-care industry leaders, innova- honoring Liberty Resources. Tickets are $50 per person. To Chamber of Commerce, 80 North Ave., Owego. Contact tors, and companies. This awards-recognition event will purchase tickets or obtain more information, visit oneida- n Every Tuesday, Cayuga Toastmasters Club from 6 the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce to make an honor those individuals and/or organizations that have chamberny.org or contact the chamber office at office@ to 7 p.m., at Cornell University, Ithaca, Rhodes Hall, Hoy appointment at (607) 687-2020. a significant impact on the quality of health care and oneidachamberny.org or call (315)363-4300. Road, 6th Floor Conference Room #655. Free parking services in Central New York. For more information, visit: is available on first floor of parking garage across from n Every Thursday, Syracuse Business Connections https://www.cnybj.com/bizeventz NOVEMBER 9 Rhodes Hall. For more information, visit the website at 4998.toastmastersclubs.org and select “Contact Us,” or meets from 8am - 9 am in E. Syracuse. The group’s purpose is to network, exchange referrals, leads and share n 2017 Good Morning Downtown Syracuse Progress n 10th Anniversary CNY BEST Talent Development email: Jeff at [email protected] community news. For more information, contact Deb Breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the Ballroom of the Awards Ceremony at 5 p.m. at the Marriott Syracuse Angarano at [email protected] Oncenter at 800 S. State St. in Syracuse. The event is Downtown, 100 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse. The cost is nEvery Tuesday, Gung Ho Referrals Group, the $80. For more information, call (315) 546.2783, or email: premier networking group in CNY since 1999, from presented by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, n Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, [email protected] noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Gem Diner, 832 Spencer St., Inc. and Eric Mower + Associates. Three guest speakers The North Star Toastmasters from noon to 1 p.m. at will share their downtown Syracuse stories, highlight- Syracuse. The cost is $10 and includes lunch. No reserva- NOVEMBER 16 tion required. Please bring 30 business cards. For more Northland Communications One Dupli Park Drive in ing their respective retail, sports-tourism, and cuisine Franklin Square. For more information, contact Sandy specialties that have helped put downtown Syracuse information contact Paul Ellis at (315) 475-0392 or email n 2017 40 Under Forty Awards [email protected] or go to www. Jurkiewicz at [email protected] or call (315) 470-1802.

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n Every second Friday, The Professional Consultants Association (PCA) of Central New York at 8:15 a.m. Bernie Bregman from September to June at OneGroup Center, 706 N. FREE NETWORKFree Network Clinton St., Syracuse. PCA helps businesses and organiza- Todd M. Storie Consulting Session Professional Employer Consultant CONSULTING SESSION tions locate professional consulting services based in CNY. The first visit is free. For a full schedule and to regis- 149 Northern Concourse Cell: (315) 430-5249 ter, visit, www.pcaofcny.com • Human Resources N. Syracuse, N.Y. 13212 [email protected] • Employee Benets 315-641-3600 n Every second and fourth Friday of each month, The Cell: 315-409-6352 • Workers Comp SUN Group (Sustainable Upstate Network) meets from Administration Fax: 315-641-3601 800-31-STAFF (78233) 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Tony’s Family Restaurant, 3004 Burnet • Payroll B B tstorie@sta easing-peo.com MARKETINGB Ave., Syracuse. For more information, contact Andy Picco We let you concentrate on the business you know best. at (315) 657-0135 or email: [email protected] OCTOBER 23, 2017 I BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS NETWORK I 15 CNYBJ.COM People on the Move NEWS ADVERTISING & MARKETING HEALTH CARE Valley Community College industry, DeRoller will join Currier as a for mechanical engineer- seasoned program manager. ABC Creative Group recently hired Oswego County OB-GYN, ing and is a graduate of the KRISPIN DOLBEAR as VP of creative ser- P.C. and Oswego Health Dale Carnegie Leadership NONPROFITS vices. He brings 20 years of experience has hired obstetrician/ Skills for Success in design, web development, and project gynecologist AYESHA L. Program. Indium also an- The Central Association nounced that long-time management to ABC, where he will over- TURNER, M.D. A native of Devine for the Blind and Visually see the creative department that includes Brooklyn, she complet- employee LEO DEVINE has Impaired (CABVI) re- digital developers, designers, and copy- ed her medical training accepted the position of cently announced new Turner writers. A graduate of Mohawk Valley through a seven-year pro- business analyst. He joined the company hires and promotions. Community College, Dolbear consistently gram that combined the in 2000 and has served in a number of KELLY SMITH is the new roles with the company, including global enhances his professional and techno- required education for both her under- CABVI base supply center Smith logical knowledge in all forms of market- graduate and medical degrees. Turner communications manager, product line manager at the Newport ing. Prior to joining ABC, he served as attended the Sophie Davis School of manager, global accounts specialist and Naval Station in Rhode designer and senior web developer for Biomedical Education in New York City most recently Northeast regional sales Island. FELIX MENDEZ is Eric Mower + Associates in the Syracuse and took part in clinical rotations at SUNY manager. In addition to his position at the new contact center office. Downstate Medical Center. She most re- Indium, Devine is a retired Lieutenant manager. His educational cently completed a residency in obstet- Colonel with the U.S. Air Force, having background is in busi- BANKING rics and gynecology at the University at served for more than 23 years. He has ness management. DAVID Buffalo. a bachelor’s degree in communication HOLBERT, who started as Mendez CALVIN CORRIDERS has been named arts and computer science from Marist an IT technician, is now retail products specialist at Pathfinder MANUFACTURING College in Poughkeepsie and is also a the IT manger. He has been with CABVI Bank. He began his ca- graduate of the Defense Information for two years. Holbert holds a bachelor’s reer in 2015 as a personal Indium Corporation has Officer School and received his navigator degree in computer information sciences banker for KeyBank. This promoted JIM MCCOY aeronautical rating. from ECPI University. He is an Army January, Corriders ac- and JEFF RIVET. McCoy Currier Plastics has ap- veteran and skilled computer scientist. cepted the position as loan has been named talent pointed RAYMOND MCKEE KIM SCERBO, now the chil- processor at Pathfinder acquisition supervisor, re- as director of manufactur- dren’s service supervisor, Bank. He graduated sponsible for enhancing ing to fill the position va- has been employed by the from Syracuse University recruiting efforts and will cated by STEVE FEASTER, agency for 11 years. She Corriders McCoy with a bachelor’s degree also manage Indium’s in- who announced earlier earned her bachelor’s de- this year his plan to retire. gree from Utica College in sociology. Corriders has played an ternship program. McCoy McKee instrumental role in Pathfinder Bank’s joined Indium in 2014 as McKee was selected from with a major in psychology Scerbo Smart Savers Program, a partnership be- a talent acquisition coordi- a long list of candidates and a minor in early child- tween Pathfinder Bank and Van Duyn nator, and has made many and it was the mutual ideology along with hood education also holds Elementary school to help students take contributions, including his experience in the plastics industry a master’s degree in education from SUNY their first steps on the road to financial having led the company’s that ultimately earned him the position. Cortland. In addition, Scerbo earned her He holds a bachelor’s degree in plastics responsibility. first job fairs in 2015 and Rivet teacher of the blind and visually impaired 2017. He has developed engineering technology from Penn State certification from Dominican College and ENGINEERING close working relationships within the Erie, The Behrend College. He previously holds a NYS professional certification in community, and has helped create and held the position of production manager early childhood education and literacy Barton & Loguidice (B&L) lead Indium’s summer college internship where he was directly responsible for ef- education. BETSY HARVEY-MINUTTI was has added two employ- program. McCoy earned a bachelor’s ficiency, quality, safety and maintenance recently promoted to senior manager of ees to its Syracuse office. degree in business administration from of the facility where he worked. McKee rehabilitation clinical services. She has ZACHARY COMSTOCK Western New England College, and is has also held positions as a production been with CABVI for 20 years. Harvey- has joined the Facilities working on his MBA from SUNY Poly. system coordinator and lean coordina- Minutti was originally hired as a case Group as a senior ar- Rivet has been promoted to supervisor, tor. Currier has added manager and has consistently shown care chitect. He received his information systems. He is responsible DANIEL DEROLLER to the and dedication to the job but, more impor- Comstock bachelor’s degree in land- for managing the help desk team and new product development tantly, to the people CABVI serves. She scape architecture from overseeing all hardware and applications team as project manager. graduated from SUNY Brockport with a SUNY-ESF. Comstock is and support activities. Rivet joined Indium He was chosen for the po- bachelor’s degree in social work and re- a registered landscape ar- in 2012 and has propelled multiple tech- sition because of the received her vision rehab therapist training chitect in New York state. nological advancements, including im- lationship he established through Lighthouse in New York City. n DeRoller WALTER GROSVENOR, JR. provements that allow for more efficient and maintained as a sales has joined the Solid Waste expansion capabilities and security fea- & project engineer at a key Send your People-on-the-Move vendor for Currier Plastics that designed Group as a CAD techni- Grosvenor tures. He previously served as group lead- cian. He received his as- er – network administrator, leading the and built both domestic and offshore news via email to: sociate degree in mechanical technology help desk, telecommunications, and net- tooling for the last five years. With more from Cayuga Community College. working teams. 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Companies and later joined Aspen Dental “Adding Eric and adding a paralegal and a New York City office, which it opened Management Inc. “Through the years, expanding space is all a direct result of the About the firm when it started. Centolella describes it as [Jason] and I have interacted. We’ve always growth of our client base,” says Centolella. Centolella Green Law services clients “shared office space.” talked about the potential to work together He declined to disclose the number of that include smaller hospitals in a rural set- “We did it because we are a regional but our careers took different paths,” says clients his firm services and declined to ting, along with medical groups, large and practice and we are downstate at times,” Bronstad. name any specific clients. small; specialists to general practitioners; he adds. Their dialogue increased about the time “The volume of work we have every year accountable-care organizations across the The firm has clients in New York, that Centolella Green Law launched in grows significantly,” says Centolella. “We entire country; physician organizations, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Connecticut. early 2017. have been able to grow on a regional basis.” dialysis centers; and ambulatory-surgery Centolella Green Law launched in Centolella Green has eight employees The firm’s revenue from health-care and centers. February. Prior to the new firm, Centolella altogether including the five partners and business-client bases has been growing at “Those are really the core of our health- had been a partner in Centolella Lynn D’Elia three additional employees. a rate of 20 percent each year over the past care practice,” says Jason Centolella. & Temes LLC, but the firm’s partners de- The firm is “actively” looking for at least three years, Kathleen Centolella said in a Besides its main office in DeWitt and the cided to go their separate ways in 2016. “It one more attorney, says Jason Centolella. Sept. 29 news release. Syracuse location, the firm also maintains was an amicable separation,” he says. n 16 I BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS NETWORK I OCTOBER 23, 2017 CNYBJ.COM

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orn in Bogota, Colombia and raised in and epilepsy, hydrocephalus, endoscopic treat- San Cristobal, Venezuela. Dr. Tovar- ment of hydrocephalus and brain tumors, mini- Spinoza was educated at the mally invasive surgery, spina bi da, congenital Universidad de los Andes Medical and developmental malformations of the nervous BSchool, where she graduated with cum laude system, Chiari malformation, craniofacial surgery, honors. She completed an internship in general and pediatric brain trauma. Her pioneering clinical surgery, trauma, and neurosurgery at Hospital interests in the use of laser ablation in the surgical IVSS Patrocinio Penuela Ruiz in San Cristobal, Ven- treatment of brain tumors and epilepsy in chil- ezuela before entering the Rabin Medical Center dren has catapulted her to international recogni- Neurosurgery Training Program in Petach Tikva tion and expertise in this topic. Dr. Tovar-Spinoza (University of Tel Aviv), Israel in 1997 under the su- has authored several chapters and peer reviewed pervision of Prof. Zvi Harry Rappaport. Dr. Tovar- publications and she is a frequently invited speak- Spinoza was the rst female resident accepted er at national and international conferences and into this program. Upon conclusion of her neu- international neurosurgical training courses for rosurgical residency and her board certi cation peers and the Listserv International Neurosurgery by the Israeli Society of Neurological Surgery in Resident Training Course. 2005, she completed fellowships in pediatric neu- Dr. Tovar-Spinoza is a senior member of the rosurgery and pediatric epilepsy and epilepsy sur- American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery gery at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, (ASPN), the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Canada. She assumed her appointment as direc- the American Association of Neurological Sur- tor of pediatric neurosurgery in the Department geons, Women in Neurosurgery, Women in Medi- neurosurgeons around the globe working in con- of Neurosurgery at Upstate Medical University in cine, American Epilepsy Society (AES), Pediatric junction with Dr. Rick Abbott, also, she is part of Syracuse in 2009. In 2015, Tovar-Spinoza was pro- Craniocervical Society (PCS), American Society the Liaison Committee of the ISPN as well as the moted to associate professor in the Department of Pediatric Neurosurgeons,AANS/Joint Section nominating committee under the direction of Dr. of Neurosurgery and Pediatrics. Under her leader- on Neurotrauma and Critical Care. She has made Graciela Zuccaro. ship, the Pediatric Neurosurgery Program at Up- long-standing contributions to the International Dr. Tovar-Spinoza is married to Yosef Spinoza, state has grown to be internationally recognized. Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN) where her partner for 23 years and together they are the Dr. Tovar-Spinoza’s research and clinical inter- she has been the publication manager of The parents of Ari, Itai, and Eitan. Dr. Tovar-Spinoza ests relate to the surgery of pediatric brain tumors Guide, an online reference book for pediatric speaks Spanish, English, and Hebrew.

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Gary Greenberg was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Queens, New York. He won a New York State Regents scholarship in high school and attended the University at Bu alo (SUNY) and graduated cum laude/Phi Beta Kappa. After college, he married his wife Reneé and moved to Philadelphia to attend the University of Pennsylvania Dental School. Upon graduation, he and his wife moved to Rochester to complete a dental residency program at the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital. Dr. Greenberg was recruited to lead an inner- city, nonprot dental program that provided dental services for the under-served and impoverished at Woodward Health Services in Rochester. During that time, Greenberg started volunteer teaching at Strong Memorial Hospital Residency Program for post graduate dentists. He then moved to Syracuse to start a private practice. Greenberg opened his practice downtown in what was then the State Tower Building. He continued to volunteer teaching dentists in post-graduate hospital programs at both St. RELY ON THE EXPERTISE Joseph’s and SUNY Upstate Hospitals and continues to this day. Between his private dental practice, his family, and teaching, Dr. Greenberg has achieved more than 2,000 hours of continuing education hours and has become board-certied in den- OF UPSTATE’S tal treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. He has traveled and lectured across the country and is considered an expert in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliances. Dr. Greenberg says he takes pride in seeing the growth and development of his patients, NEUROSURGERY TEAM students, and family. He presently practices in Liverpool. UPSTATE OFFERS ADVANCED surgical techniques that provide hope for patients with serious conditions. Our Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Dr. Zulma Tovar-Spinoza (above) Healt-Car Facilit uses highly detailed MRI imaging to perform laser o th Yea ablation to reach tumors deep in the brain. The technique also has been used for patients THE NOTTINGHAM with epilepsy and tuberous sclerosis. LORETTO DR. TOVAR-SPINOZA, your colleagues Loretto is a comprehensive continuing health-care organi- at Upstate Brain a nd Spine Center would zation which provides a variety of services for older adults like to congratulate you on the throughout Central New York. Lifetime Achievement Award. Formed in 1926, Loretto trans- forms elder care in Central New York by deinstitutionalizing ON BEHALF OF ALL THE PATIENTS who nursing homes and long-term care services, and replacing have had their lives improved, thank you for your them with home-like settings utilizing person-rst care. The contribution to the vision of expertise, compassion comprehensive system of care serves nearly 9,000 individuals and hope at Upstate Medical University. each year through 19 specialized programs in Onondaga and Cayuga counties. What contributions has your organization made to the community? The Nottingham provides community lecture series on various topics (i.e., stroke prevention, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, fall prevention, safe driving, nancial planning, scam prevention, etc.). It has a pool that is open to the local senior community for swimming, and other services such as a voting site, hair salon (Reections Salon) open to the community; physical therapy/occupational therapy center open to the community, and our sta is a resource to the community for senior services. We have Dining Events that are open to our families and the community. We have also participated in the development of a community volunteer program (One-to-One) in collaboration with Interfaith Works. Describe a major initiative or project you are currently working on? Expanding services Brain & Spine Center of memory care. Describe any new technology or service that is currently being used at your facility: We www.upstatebrainandspine.org hold many workshops for our residents regarding the use of the new technologies — iPhones, Syracuse, New york iPads, etc. Our Lifestyles team, along with other outside resources (guest speakers and private hire instructors), provide tech training to our residents. Our Lifestyles team also utilizes the EXPERTISE.COMPASSION. HOPE. Linked Senior computer program in our assisted living. The program is a tablet-based app that provides personalized games, music, and activities for the residents. 6B I 2017 EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE AWARDS BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS NETWORK I OCTOBER 23, 2017 CNYBJ.COM = Innovation i Healt Car = STEPHEN WECHSLER, DC SIMPLE ADMIT, LLC NETWORK HEALING ARTS

Simple Admit, LLC is a locally based medical technology company committed to serving the needs of medical Dr. Steve, as his patients call him, facilities throughout the U.S. It was founded in 2011 by partners Dan Coholan and Mike Horning, the majority of is a graduate of Palmer School of its growing sta of more than 40 employees are located in our Baldwinsville, headquarters, with some key sales, Chiropractic and has been in private training, and implementation sta located strategically throughout the U.S. to better serve our client base of near- practice in Syracuse for 30 years. His ly 300 Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and hospitals. Simple Admit is a unique technology framework that love for knowledge and health has changes the way medical facilities and oces admit, communicate with, and care for patients. Beyond its core brought him to India eight times to o ering of secure patient pre-operative health screening, it has an entire platform of services driven by patient- study Ayurveda, a sister science of controlled health information. This platform enables it to “touch” the patient before, during, and after a visit via a Yoga as well as spiritual matters. web-based system where patients can access, enter, and edit their own health information using on-line forms. Breaking free of a speech impedi- Its core product, Simple Admit, is a pre-operative health-screening system that enables patients to complete their ment in 1988 at a transformational medical information whenever and wherever it is convenient for them to do so. What contributions has your organization made to the community? Simple Admit began as a startup seminar with Tony Robbins, Dr. Steve on one oor of a building in the village of Baldwinsville six years ago. The company now employs about 50 went on to host many live radios people and has revitalized two historical buildings to house a Patient Engagement Center, technology hub, and on WSYR and television shows in corporate oces. Toronto, as well as teach Chiropractic Describe a major initiative or and Ayurvedic seminars throughout project you are currently work- the world. He has studied and sta ed ing on? Simple Admit is launching for Tony Robbins; Deepak Chopra, Simple Pay, a revolutionary new M.D.; Drs. Smita and Pankaj Naram; way for patients to pay for medical Donald Epstein, D.C.; and H.H. Sai Maa. procedures. From a recent car accident resulting in injury and surgery, Dr. Steve has Describe any new technology or service that is currently being discovered healing with InLight Medical LED, and Cold Laser to increase the used at your facility? All of our velocity of healing of the body. services are new technologies in Dr. Steve is very involved in his community through volunteer work as a the health-care industry. We spe- chiropractor and adaptive ski instructor as well as a community event organizer. cialize in creating innovative tech- He loves being out in nature in any season with his boys and dog. nologies that enhance medical Describe a major initiative or project you are currently working on: care, streamline collections, and Opening a school for Healing Arts, combining East and West in a blend that puts improve patient communications. the power of health in the clients reach, through education and self-care. Our services engage patients to take control of their medical care and health information. Make Your Time Nurs o th Yea VICKY LYMAN, BSN, RN In the Spotlight LORETTO

Vicky Lyman has been with Loretto for more than 19 years, and in that time has introduced numerous innovations and proactive improvements to drive the e ec- tive management of infections and Las Foreve wounds across our system; some of which have been adopted across the state. As reected in her leadership and improved process work, Vicky has focused her career on ensuring we advocate for proper methods of wound care and infection control that not only accelerate healing Order or minimize impact and spread of infection, but also ensure optimal patient comfort and quality of life. online at In her role with the state organizations, she continues to advocate for advancing and improving our practices on a continual basis. Her work continues cnybj.com to be recognized by practitioners and organizations like APIC as innovative and advancing best practices and some of her work has led to better standards in or call (315) 579-3922 our industry. Describe a major initiative or project you are currently working on: With APIC group, she helped write the syllabus for NYS License Renewal for for more RN and LPN on infection control, now all RNs and LPNs statewide have to take the course every four years to renew their license. She also collaborated with information. NYS Department of Health on the development of an antibiotic stewardship program. OCTOBER 23, 2017 I BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS NETWORK 2017 EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE AWARDS I 7B CNYBJ.COM

Congratulations to Patrick Remenicky, PT, CWS 2017 Excellence in Healthcare Physical Therapist of the Year

From the moment you joined the Nascentia Health team, you exuded Nurs o th Yea an enthusiasm and drive uniquely your own. Your tireless dedication to achieving outstanding patient outcomes is truly admirable, and your exceptional clinical expertise has made you an asset to our system. Your commitment to your profession and our patients is an inspiration to us all, and this honor is well-deserved! Congratulations from all of us at:

1050 West Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13204 1.888.477.HOME • nascentiahealth.org 8B I 2017 EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE AWARDS BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS NETWORK I OCTOBER 23, 2017 CNYBJ.COM Physica Therapis Physica Therapis o th Yea o th Yea CHAD LACHANCE, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS PATRICK D. REMENICKY, PT, CWS COAST PHYSICAL THERAPY NASCENTIA HEALTH

Dr. Chad LaChance is sta physical therapist at Cayuga Ortho- Patrick Remenicky has been a physi- paedic and Sports (COAST) Physical Therapy (PT) in Auburn where cal therapist for 21 years, and a certi ed he treats a wide range of orthopedic and neurologic conditions. He wound specialist for 16 years. He has graduated with a doctorate in physical therapy from SUNY Upstate worked for Nascentia Health for 14 years, Medical University in 2015 and received his bachelor’s degree in and in 2015 was awarded Clinician of athletic training from Ithaca College in 2010. the Year. He presents at wound-care Dr. LaChance has several years of experience as a certi ed ath- conferences, teaches wound care at the letic trainer (ATC), working with and treating Syracuse-area athletes physical therapy program at Upstate in all sports, from youth to collegiate level. He is credentialed as a University. certi ed strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the Describe a major initiative or National Strength and Conditioning Association, allowing him to project you are currently working on: implement his knowledge of exercise prescription and physical Patrick is currently working on reduction conditioning into patient care. His background in athletic injury of re-hospitalizations, and using infrared management and physical performance enhancement makes him thermometry to rule out infection. a valuable resource for both athletes and non-athletes of all ages. He has advanced training in vestibular rehabilitation and orthopedic manual therapy. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), as well as several state and regional professional organizations. A native of the Capital Region, Dr. LaChance enjoys the outdoors, gol ng, staying active, and spending time with family and friends. He is a loyal fan of the Bualo Bills and all Syracuse Orange teams. He and his wife Nikki reside in Jamesville. Describe a major initiative or project you are currently working on: Establishing and directing the Sports Medicine division of COAST PT that provides outreach athletic training services and sports injury rehabilitation to local athletes. Athletic trainers play a vital role in the recognition, assessment, and management of sports injuries. Many local high schools don’t have access to athletic trainers and by providing these services, it allows for proper management of acute injuries, reduces the risk of overuse injuries, and allows athletes to stay healthy and in the game.

Physicia o th Yea THANK YOU SHARON A. BRANGMAN, MD, FACP, AGSF DIVISION OF GERIATRICS, to the 2017 Excellence In UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY Healthce Spss! Dr. Brangman is a graduate of Syracuse University and earned her medical degree from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. She completed internship, residency, and geriatric fellowship programs at Monte ore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. She is board-certi ed in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and hospice and palliative medicine. Dr. Brangman is a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor and division chief of geriatrics at Upstate Medical University. She serves as fellowship director for geriatric medicine. Dr. Brangman is director of the CNY Center of Excellence for Al- zheimer’s disease, and also medical director of the Transitional Care Unit on the Upstate Community Campus, and is medical director of Greenpoint/The Hearth Senior Living Communities in Syracuse. She has received many honors, including Best Doctors of Northeast Region, the Chancellor’s Award for Faculty Service, and Hartford Geriatrics Leadership Scholars Award. Dr. Brang- man was a member of the board of directors of the American Geriatrics Society for 10 years, and completed terms as president and chair of the board. She currently serves as the chair of the board of the Association Directors of Geriatrics Academic Program Directors. Describe a major initiative or project you are currently working on? She currently is working on programming and clinical services for the CNY Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease (CEAD) including the establishment of a “Dementia Hotline” to give health-care providers direct access to CEAD sta as they care for their patients with dementia. We are also in the start-up phase of a clinical trial with Roche Pharmaceuticals to oer patients in CNY the opportunity to enroll in a trial by early 2018, evaluating the use of a potential drug that may be effective in the ght against Alzheimer’s disease. OCTOBER 23, 2017 I BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS NETWORK 2017 EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE AWARDS I 9B CNYBJ.COM = Pactic Manager o th Yea = KELLY LAROCCA, MS, RN, CCRN ANGIE SILVER ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTH NURSE CONNECTION STAFFING

Kelly LaRocca began her career at St. Joseph’s Health In 2001 Angie Silver started her career in 1997 as a critical care nurse in the Surgical Intensive in health care as a CNA at James Square. Care Unit. Her entire nursing career has been dedicated After watching one of her close friends to leading change and transforming nursing practice to go through a three-month struggle with improve patient care while fostering a culture of excel- cancer, Angie knew she wanted to take care lence where excellence is the norm. of others and help the elderly in the nal Having served in various leadership positions throughout her tenure, she currently acts as the cardiac surgery stages of their life. clinical coordinator providing leadership, guidance, and In 2004, management at James Square support for the entire service line. recognized her special talents and transi- As a visionary, innovative leader, she has spearheaded tioned her career into stang where she many operational and quality improvements. Most spent the next 11 years as senior stang notable among these e orts was initiating a readmission coordinator where she oversaw stang for reduction program. This resulted in St. Joseph’s Health’s 500-plus employees as well as overseeing cardiac surgery program achieving the lowest readmis- aspects of payroll and HR. In her tenure with sion rate in New York state while being nationally recog- James Square, Angie became well known nized as a top performer in the U.S. among 1,189 cardiac as the “WINGS” for the James Square com- surgery programs. In addition, she recently redesigned munity (including sta and residents) who the cardiac surgery patient education that included the considered her their “Angel” as she always creation of iPad-based video education modules, as well as a comprehensive patient education book- looked out for her employees and residents’ best interests. let to be utilized throughout the patient’s post-operative recovery. Nurse Connection Stang has been blessed with Angie’s hard work and dedica- For the vast majority of her tenure as clinical coordinator, the St. Joseph’s Health cardiac surgery tion since February 2016. Because of her commitment and ability to build strong program has ranked as one of the top 15 programs in the United States based on Society of Thoracic relationships in the nursing community, Nurse Connection Stang has been able to Surgeons (STS) quality data. Commitment to excellence with a focus on people, process, and positive continue to grow. results remains her passion and purpose as a practicing nurse in the Central New York community. Describe a major initiative or project you are currently working on: Nurse Con- Describe a major initiative or project you are currently working on: The reality of our current nection Stang has been in business for 30 years (formed in 1987). Three years ago health-care environment is the imperative to provide the highest quality and lowest cost care. St. we expanded from our corporate oces in Albany to CNY. It’s been two years that we Joseph’s Health cardiac surgery program ranks among the best in the United States in terms of quality have been in the Rochester market and we are now excited to be expanding into the according to Society of Thoracic Surgeons. My current focus is initiating a true cardiac surgery rapid recovery pathway focusing on early extubation and patient progression with the ultimate goal of mini- Bu alo region. NCS has continual growth plans as we plan to cover all of New York mizing length of stay and improved patient outcomes. These e orts work toward the goal of solidifying state by the end of 2018. St Joseph’s Health’s position as the preferred provider of cardiac surgery care in Central New York. 10B I 2017 EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE AWARDS BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS NETWORK I OCTOBER 23, 2017 CNYBJ.COM = Specialt Center o th Yea = TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT COMMUNITY HEALTH & BEHAVIORAL SERVICES UPSTATE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL COMMUNITY CAMPUS UPSTATE CEREBRAL PALSY UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY The Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Community Health & at University Hospital Community Behavioral Services (CHBS) is Campus is a 20-bed, hospital-based, a licensed center o ering be- short-term sub-acute skilled nurs- havioral health care services ing unit. The TCU provides services to more than 15,000 children to inpatients that no longer require and adults annually at vari- acute care, but continue to need ous locations throughout the specialized medical, nursing, and Mohawk Valley, including other hospital ancillary services and Utica and Rome. CHBS are not yet ready for discharge. Dur- provides a comprehensive ing their stay, patients will be cared array of clinical services to for by a team of specially-trained individuals and their families, nurses who have completed the including individual counsel- Nurses Improving Care for Health- ing, psychiatric services, system Elders (NICHE) program, play therapy, family therapy, which works to improve the care health home care management, as well as mental health services within ve area school-based of older adults. The interdisciplinary health-care team includes nursing, case managers, therapists, dietary health centers, o ering mental-health assistance to children in a familiar setting. sta and hospitalists. With birds-eye views of the city skyline and the surrounding tree-lined neighbor- What contributions has your organization made to the community? Our caring and hoods, the unit o ers patients a distinct residential setting during their recovery. The patient rooms are all experienced professionals treat the whole person by improving the health and wellness of the handicap-accessible and equipped with state-of-the-art beds that lower to the oor for ease of getting in individuals and families we serve. We are committed to providing a high-quality service to our and out of bed and converting to a chair position. The Transitional Care Unit features a large dining and clients by giving timely access to care with a comprehensive array of clinical services. CHBS is a activities room. In addition to occupational therapy and group dining o ered here, an on-sta activities specialty center in that a patient receives a continuum of care, from physical wellness to better coordinator will use the space to host fun, educational, and social activities, including pet therapy. mental health. We provide easily accessible services throughout the community and in schools What contributions has your organization made to the community? We are the only transitional for families who might not have the ability to have their child seen by another professional clini- care unit in upstate New York, treating a population of patients that previously had few options. We are the cian. only 5-star facility within 25 miles of Syracuse, providing quality care to a specic population of patients. Describe a major initiative or project you are currently working on: CHBS recently Describe a major initiative or project you are currently working on: We are currently looking at opened a new program site in Rome, enhancing our service delivery by the addition of a full- safety, falls, and quality of life and care of patients on the TCU, decreasing the usage of alarms for this time psychiatrist and a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Recognizing the need for expansion of population. services, CHBS now serves both children and adults and is licensed to o er behavioral health- Describe any new technology or service that is currently being used at your facility: We are using care services to individuals of all ages at various locations. electronic medical records which allow us to have access to medical history. Our sub-acute unit allows us to have Describe any new technology or service that is currently being used at your facility: We access to all of Upstate Medical University’s services, equipment, and testing abilities that other sub-acute facili- are in the process of enhancing our electronic medical record system to provide more compre- ties do not have, allowing us to keep the patients on our unit and not send them back to the acute hospital. hensive patient records to patients and to other health-care providers also serving our patients.

Welcome to Upstate CENTRAL NEW YORK’S ONLY ACADEMIC MEDICAL UNIVERSITY AND THE REGION’S LARGEST EMPLOYER ith 9,000 employees, four colleges, a biomedical research enterprise, two hospital campuses, Wa cancer center, a children’s hospital, and many outpatient sites, Upstate is here to serve Central New York.

Our mission and vision are reected in our actions. Congratulations Our hospital services are available to all, 24/7. to our 2017 Excellence in Healthcare award winners Our research is aimed at curing disease. Zulma Tovar-Spinoza, MD Pediatric neurosurgery pioneer Our graduates provide a vital health care workforce for the state. Lifetime Achievement Sharon Brangman, MD Geriatric medicine leader Physician of the Year Transitional Care Unit Community Campus Providing highly skilled care education G healthcare G research upstate.edu Specialty Center of the Year OCTOBER 23, 2017 I BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS NETWORK 2017 EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE AWARDS I 11B CNYBJ.COM Surgica Facilit Veterinaria o th Yea o th Yea MARCIA ZIEGLER-ALEXANDER, DVM ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTH STACK HOSPITAL FOR PETS

St. Joseph’s Health is a nonpro t regional health-care system based in Syracuse, I was born and raised in Syracuse, and am providing services to patients throughout a graduate of the Jamesville-DeWitt school Central New York and northern Pennsylva- system. I attended Cornell University and nia. From primary to specialty to home care, obtained a bachelor’s degree in 1991. After to our Magnet-recognized hospital, and in graduating from Cornell, I was accepted into collaboration with our community partners, the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University St. Joseph’s Health is advancing the health of Prince Edward Island in Canada and gradu- of the communities we serve through an ated with a doctorate of veterinary medicine in expanding range of health-care services to 1995, while concurrently receiving the Ameri- ensure optimum long-term health. Ranked by can Animal Hospital Association's award for the Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart senior student most pro cient in small animal surgery centers in the country, U.S. News “Best medicine and surgery. Regional Hospital” and a 15-time winner of After graduating from veterinary school, I the National Research Corporation Consumer came back to Syracuse and obtained an associ- Choice award, St. Joseph’s is widely recognized for quality, value, and delivering the highest patient satisfac- ate’s position at the Stack Hospital for Pets in tion. St. Joseph’s Health is aliated with Franciscan Companies and St. Joseph’s Physicians and is a member of Fayetteville (the very same hospital I worked Trinity Health. at when I was in high school as a kennel at- What contributions has your organization made to the community? St. Joseph’s Health is a compas- tendant) and remained in that position until sionate and transforming healing presence within the community that stands committed to fostering rela- obtaining ownership of the practice with my tionships and administering care to those in need. St. Joseph’s enhances the community through programs fellow associate vet/business partner Patricia Lucia in 1998. Our business has continued to such as the Transforming Communities Initiative grant which promotes collaboration between the commu- ourish, and we were fortunate to have been able to expand the practice into a new, state- nity and the organization. of-the-art facility in June 2016. Describe a major initiative or project you are currently working on: St. Joseph’s Health is a system of While realizing my lifelong dream of being a small animal veterinary practitioner, I have care, and surgical services is no exception. We are focused on providing the right care in the right location, had the great fortune of participating in some unexpected and ful lling roles. From 2000- ensuring that patients who are undergoing a surgery that requires only a few hours or overnight care are able 2003, I hosted a television show on our local Time Warner 13 called "Positively Pets," where to visit one of our outpatient facilities. The outpatient setting makes it possible for the hospital to focus its re- we had guests every other week and answered viewer questions live on air. I had the sources and sta on more complicated surgeries, which improves eciency and reduces delays for patients. privilege to work with Matt and Jamie Mulcahy from 2014-2016 to help them realize their Describe any new technology or service that is currently being used at your facility: mission of helping provide low-cost veterinary care to people and their pets in need, in the In 2005, St. Joseph’s Health was the rst in Syracuse to use the minimally invasive da Vinci Surgical System. inner city regions of Syracuse through their Shamrock Vet Clinics. Now in 2017, St. Joseph’s Health is the rst health system in upstate New York to make this same robotic I currently reside in Pompey with my husband, Scott. I feel very blessed to be able to go surgery technology available for outpatient procedures. to work every day, and even after 22 years, be able to say: I still love doing what I do.

Loretto is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of two great winners!

The Nottingham — Healthcare Facility of the Year Vicki Lyman — Nurse of the Year The Nottingham is the ﬁrst Wound Care/Infection Control continuing care community of its RN Specialist at Loretto kind in CNY and recently rated for 19 years 5 stars in overall quality by CMS. We’re so proud of the work you’ve done and your commitment to ensuring the highest quality of FIVE-STAR FACILITY care for our Loretto residents RATED BY CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES and employees.

Thank you for your passion and continued dedication to providing an exceptional living experience for our residents.

Learn more about care options. Call (315) 469-5570 today! www.lorettocny.org

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