He has spent his entire adult life helping his communities. Now, as head of Parish-based BioSpherix, he looks to help the world By Stefan Yablonski   Syed Ahmed Mustafa has…

The new NBT Bank CEO is a marathon runner, an avid mountain climber and a former firefighter and Meals on Wheels delivery volunteer. He shares his story of overcoming prostate cancer and starting a new chapter in his lifeBy Stefan YablonskiScott A. Kingsley became president and CEO of NBT Bank on May 21. He had joined the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer in 2021.“I’m a North Country guy, yes — I grew up outside of Potsdam and graduated from Potsdam High School,” he said. “We didn’t do a lot of stuff in Syracuse. If we wanted to do something, my family went to Montreal or Ottawa. It was just so much closer; it was a three-hour drive [to Syracuse] and it was an hour, hour and a half to Ottawa. Those are pretty cosmopolitan cities.”Growing up he played soccer, hockey, baseball — “pretty much everything one could do outdoors. As I got older, I started doing other things besides team sports, skiing and golf — those kinds of things,” he added.The 60-year-old went to college at Clarkson University and received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance.While in high school and college he was a member (more…)

The president of the Hastings Lions Club is a driving force behind the annual Central Square Apple Festival. The event attracts around 20,000 people each year By Stefan Yablonski Sharon…

Helping others live their best lives: Farnham’s new executive director looks to continue legacy of his predecessors By Stefan Yablonski Being named executive director of Farnham Family Services comes with…

Helping those who help those in need: new director of operations at OCO has been with the nonprofit for 26 years By Stefan Yablonski Kristin LaBarge grew up in the…

New Community Bank System’s CEO looks to build on past success, plans to expand in Albany and other markets By Stefan Yablonski The new president and CEO of Community Bank…

New Fulton mayor about to fulfill a long-held dream By Stefan Yablonski After getting a taste of politics at an early age, James Rice set his sights on a higher…

Port City’s new mayor looks to build on predecessor’s foundation By Stefan Yablonski The Port City has a new mayor with the same old goal — keep on improving. “I…

New economic development specialist at Operation Oswego County keeps a busy schedule By Stefan Yablonski Nate Emmons resigned as county legislator, moved into a new house in the country and…

New CEO of Oswego Industries and Arc of Oswego County  has his hands full advocating for those he serves By Stefan Yablonski Oswego Industries and Arc of Oswego County board…