• Banks - News - Upstate

    Cardworks Buys Ally Bank’s Credit Card Business

    CHARLOTTE, NC and WOODBURY, NY — Ally Financial Inc. and CardWorks, Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement for CardWorks, and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Merrick Bank, to acquire Ally’s credit card business, including a portfolio of $2.3 billion in credit card receivables with 1.3 million active cardholders as of Dec. 31, 2024. “Ally’s decision…

  • Healthcare - News - Upstate

    SightMD Acquires Sambursky Eye and Esthetics

    HAUPPAUGE, NY — SightMD, New York’s leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform is proud to announce the acquisition of Sambursky Eye & Esthetics, a highly respected eye care practice in NY’s Southern Tier that has served the community for over 50 years. This partnership combines SightMD’s patient-centric approach with Sambursky Eye & Esthetics’ legacy…

  • News - Upstate

    Vortex Buys Plattsburgh Manufacturing Facility

    MONTREAL – Vortex Aquatic Structures International (Vortex), a manufacturer and world leader in aquatic solutions, is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in the United States with the acquisition of a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility in Plattsburgh, NY about one hour south of Montreal. This strategic move underscores Vortex’s commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and…

  • News - Sports - Upstate

    Buffalo Bills Sign Up 10 Limited Partners

    The Buffalo Bills of the NFL, which beat the Denver Broncos handily 31-7 on Sunday, are welcoming new minority owners to the team. No details were released on ownership stakes and overall team valuation. The Buffalo Bills and majority owner Terry Pegula confirmed the addition of 10 limited partners to…

  • Government - Hotels - News - NYC - Upstate

    NY to Close 25 Migrant Shelters

    NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that 25 shelters, including the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center at Floyd Bennett Field are slated to close in the coming two months. The shelters are mostly hotels in NYC and upstate. Thanks to the administration’s successful advocacy for executive…

  • News - Openings - Upstate

    Windham Mountain Club Opens New Spa

    WINDHAM — Windham Mountain Club, a public-private mountain community and membership club in the Catskills, has opened Windham Wellness, a holistic, members-only high-performance wellness center. With the opening of Windham Wellness, all private members — and guests through the club’s exclusive getaway package offerings — can enjoy a comprehensive wellness experience…