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3 Trades The Lions Could Make for Budda Baker
A blockbuster Detroit Lions trade proposal would send Sam LaPorta to Arizona in exchange for Budda Baker, Josh Sweat, and a draft pick.
Ford supplier cuts jobs in Sterling Heights as some work sent to India
Kern J.G. Enterprise Inc. filed the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, citing "unforeseeable business circumstances."
Americans want it all when it comes to healthcare, leaders say. That’s tough to deliver.
Health care costs increased a whopping 19.7% year-over-year and 61% over the last four years.
Report: Tigers Have $600,000 Deal With Korean Shortstop
The Tigers have a reported deal with an 18-year-old Korean shortstop who turned down the KBO draft. #Tigers
Melton given clean bill of health, ready to lead Tigers' rotation in '27
DETROIT -- Hot Stove season doesn’t begin until next month, but the Tigers already got a big addition to their rotation entering next year. Right-hander Troy Melton, given a clean bill of health, looms large again as a potential frontline starter in a group of talented young arms. Melton, whose
MetroPlusHealth Earns 4-Star Medicare Rating for Second Consecutive Year
New York, NY – MetroPlusHealth, New York City’s high-quality, affordable health plan, announced today that its Medicare Advantage plans have earned an
Colorado Springs named best city in nation for small businesses
A new report from Bluevine has named Colorado Springs as the most business friendly nation in the nation. it beat out Denver and several other metros.
Michigan State Is Down Four Cornerbacks for Aidan Chiles
Aidan Chiles comes back to East Lansing with Michigan State's secondary in pieces. #GoGreen
Tigers pitcher Troy Melton given clean bill of health entering offseason
Right-hander ended solid 2026 season early because of tightness in his right forearm.
Detroit Pistons season preview: Opening schedule, win projection and everything to know for 2026-27
Brazil investigates Amazon wildfires that disrupt daily life and have fueled political attacks
Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in Amazon wildfires was orchestrated.
Woodbridge neighborhood gets another 60 units of affordable housing
Canfield Parks Apartments is a project from the nonprofit Woodbridge Neighborhood Development and Cinnaire Solutions.
Ford Racing Parts thrives selling crate engines to gearheads
Collectors replace or upgrade engines in everything from Ford Mustangs, Broncos, F-150s, Fairlanes and Galaxies to Chevy Camaros and Chevelles.
Art Hounds: St. Paul Art Crawl, dreamlike ceramics and a mental health doc
The Art Hounds recommend the St. Paul Art Crawl, a retrospective of Jim Grittner’s ceramics in Duluth and a documentary screening in Fergus Falls about Minnesota’s mental health institutions.
'A very serious health concern': Opponents to Ahwatukee data center share worries at town hall
Dozens of metro Phoenix residents shared concerns about data centers with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes at a town hall in Mesa.
Former Flyers Coach Suddenly Departs the NHL
Right now, things aren’t going right for the Philadelphia Flyers, who have yet to win a single game to begin the 2026-27 NHL campaign and are in dead last place in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division.Right now, there is speculation building about the job security of head coach Rick Tocchet.But another notable former Flyers head coach […] The post Former Flyers Coach Suddenly Departs the NHL appeared first on HEAVY.
Michigan State football's injury report vs Northwestern is dire
Michigan State football will be without linebackers Jordan Hall and Brady Pretzlaff again, along with left tackle Ben Murawski, against Northwestern.
Shawn Horcoff Reveals Surprising Detail About Simon Edvinsson Contract Talks
Red Wings GM Shawn Horcoff reveals new details about Simon Edvinsson contract negotiations, including direct conversations and Detroit's flexibility.
Science behind frost and when the metro typically sees its first frost
First Alert 6 Meteorologist Bo Fogal describes the science behind frost and the first chance of frost this weekend.
ICE’s Operation Metro Surge cost Twin Cities a reported 32,000 jobs
Operation Metro Surge cost Minnesota 32,000 jobs, a new study found. The job losses followed the immigration crackdown between December and February, which included about 4,000 arrests, according to the
Colombia opposition groups launch protest against de la Espriella’s cuts
Former President Gustavo Petro joined thousands of demonstrators in Bogota in march against austerity, Israel ties.
NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas visits Detroit as Michigan Senate race draws national attention
With Election Day approaching, Michigan is once again at the center of the national political spotlight, and NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas is bringing his broadcast to Detroit.
Michigan Is a Way Better Group, Jason Beck Says
Jason Beck says Michigan's offense is a way better group than what's happening on the field. #GoBlue
DeBrincat Signs Seven Years, ‘A Red Wing at Heart’
Alex DeBrincat signed through 2034 with a four-year no-trade clause in Detroit. #RedWings
In Final Four homecoming, Detroit organizers tout opportunities of citywide event
Spartans coach Tom Izzo hopes the April event helps the city make its case for another Final Four.
Lucas Raymond Demoted to Third Line Amid Goal Drought
Todd McLellan dropped Lucas Raymond to the third line Wednesday after 13 straight games without a goal. #RedWings
Prime Concepts Detroit adds burger-focused Stoli’s restaurant in West Bloomfield
The casual restaurant will serve burgers, comfort food and late-night bites in a departure from the group's typical offerings.
Jonesboro MAPC Denies Commercial Rezoning Next to Math and Science Magnet School
The Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC) voted against a rezoning request Tuesday night that would have allowed commercial development on property adjacent to the Jonesboro Math and Science Magnet School.
Jim Costa Blasted the Red Wings. Now He’s Applauding.
Jim Costa ripped the Red Wings two weeks ago. The DeBrincat extension changed his mind. #RedWings
McLellan Calls DeBrincat Critical as Wings Commit $91 Million
Todd McLellan had one word for Alex DeBrincat, and Detroit just backed it with a long-term deal. #RedWings
Detroit’s People Mover to get 12 refurbished rail cars under $10M state grant
Michigan is awarding $10 million to help replace the Detroit People Mover’s rail cars and another $2 million to study downtown Detroit transit improvements as part of $65 million in transportation grants.
Tigers May Have a Surprise Replacement for Kenley Jansen
The Detroit Tigers could have a surprising internal replacement for Kenley Jansen. Drew Sommers' 2026 strikeout numbers make him worth watching.
Kristen Tabert, Scarlett Middle School science teacher
Scarlett Middle School science teacher Kristen Tabert was born in Southfield and raised in Brighton. She spent much of her childhood swimming and hiking at Kensington Metropark. Tabert earned a bachelor’s degree in education and […]
Social Security announces cost-of-living adjustment for 2027
The Social Security Administration announced new the new cost-of-living adjustment after the latest consumer inflation data was released on Wednesday.
PROFILE: Ben Sio
New President of CenterState CEO Brings Nearly Two Decades of Experience to Drive CNY Growth By Stefan Yablonski Ben Sio serves as president of the CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity — or CenterState CEO. The independent Syracuse-based nonprofit is committed to creating inclusive, equitable and sustainable economic growth in Central New York. “I started in this position in March, so it has been six months. I’m in my 19th year with CenterState,” he said in August. As president, he is responsible for overseeing the organization’s administration and governance, while leading and executing its vision to be an effective advocate, exceptional employer and a force for positive outcomes for the community. He previously served as chief of staff and senior vice president of strategy, policy and planning, overseeing the organization’s long-term strategic planning, consulting, corporate governance, fundraising and development, land-use planning and government relations. In his years with the organization, Sio has led or supported many high-profile strategic initiatives including the creation of the CNY Rising Plan, the launch of the NUAIR Alliance and the region’s UAS strategy, the creation of the Micron-enabled Community Priorities Document and the recently awarded NY Smart I Corridor Tech Hub. “When we decided to split Rob’s [Simpson] role into two positions, he has the CEO title and I got the president title. Rob remains focused on forward looking vision strategy for the organization and I’m more focused on the day-to-day operations,” he explained. “I’m also responsible for building consensus around strategic needs and priorities and managing the change necessary to drive execution. It’s an eventful job. “The experiment that we call CenterState is always evolving and shifting and addressing where we see market demand and market failure. “If we see something in our economy that isn’t going the way we think it should go, then whether it is housing development or workforce development or something else, we are always figuring out how to step into these situations and address those challenges.” “We are the largest ever in terms of staff that we have ever been. We are no longer the 20-person organization we were when we started out many, many years ago,” he said. “There are more day-to-day things to take care of. But also there is just so much happening in the community right now that is pulling CenterState and our expertise in so many directions. I tell people if we were bored and not busy, then I’d be really concerned about what we are doing. But we are not bored. We’ve certainly got our hands full — and that is a good thing.” CenterState has now approximately 63 employees on its staff, according to recent nonprofit database records. It’s involved in myriad programs, ranging from Genius NY, a business accelerator competition for uncrewed systems, IoT and robotics startups, to CenterState Up Start, a collaborative business development program that connects local, service-based businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to the tools and networks that help them thrive. CNY Guy Through and Through A Central New York guy through and through, Sio was born and raised in Skaneateles. “My mom was a teacher, an art teacher. My father worked for many, many years with National Grid. He was there through the transition from Niagara Mohawk to National Grid,” he said. “Neither of my parents were touched by cutbacks and job loss. But I grew up going through that transition and being concerned that there were rounds of layoffs. My childhood connection to the economy here in Central New York … years ago it was on the decline. There were people that lived here that were concerned about losing their job. They were thinking they lived in a place that didn’t show much promise.” That narrative translated to his generation, he added. “The kids that grew up in the ‘90s in Central New York were very much told, directly or indirectly, by their parents, that they had to go somewhere else to find economic opportunity. That is what I grew up thinking,” he said. “I only went a few miles down Route 20 for college — in Geneva, New York; I graduated from Hobart and William Smith College with a bachelor’s degree in public policy and political science. “I got real interested in regional economies; because what makes regional economy is what makes the economy successful. And when I graduated, I had an opportunity to move to Washington, DC and work down there at a nonprofit doing this work.” However, he decided to stay in Central New York. “I got hired two weeks after I graduated. I got hired by the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce. At the time it was one of two entities doing economic development in Central New York — [the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce and the Metropolitan Development Association] — and it eventually became CenterState CEO,” he said, referring to 2010 merger between the two organizations. During his time at CenterState, Sio has also split time at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., where he supported communities developing export and foreign direct investment (FDI), a long-term cross-border investment where an individual or company from one country buys a lasting stake or control in a business located in another country. The program — known as Global Cities Initiative — was designed to help leaders in major U.S. and international metropolitan areas reorient their local economies toward global markets. “Early on in my tenure at CenterState, we had done a lot of work with the Brookings Institution, just regional planning stuff. We worked with them on developing a regional export plan, to export more products out of Central New York and a larger business plan for the region. They hired me on to help replicate those plans in different parts of the country,”Sio explained. “So, I worked there for three or four years. I worked for CenterState, but I was technically loaned to Brookings for a period of time to help them do this work elsewhere.” Family ties “My wife is Carly. We have been married 14 years. We have two kids, a 3-year-old and a 7-year-old. “With a 3-year-old and a 7-year-old, fun is a relative term these days. We do a lot of hiking. The kids this summer got very interested in waterfalls. We’ve hit every waterfall we could in a short hike — we’ve done Skaneateles and some others.” “I do woodworking and wood turning — it’s a branch of woodworking; you use a wood lathe. My big thing there is making wood bowls. I do that in most of my free time, which is not much,” he quipped. “I like to get into my woodshop and make a bowl and decompress and turn off the rest of the world for a little bit. I usually do it late at night when the house is quiet. It is definitely my escape from the day to day. I make a lot of bowls; all different sizes, all different species of wood. It’s a fun thing to do for me.” He gives away many of his creations. “They are mostly gifts — I don’t really sell them. I really don’t have time to go set up a booth at a fair or craft show. I usually give them away. I donate them to different things. If you are in my periphery, you’ve likely received a salad bowl from me as a gift. I just need to find something to do with all the stuff that I create,” he said. Lifelines Name: Benjamin Sio Position: President, CenterState CEO Birth Date: Not provided Birth place: Syracuse Residence: Westvale Education: Hobart and William Smith Colleges in the Finger Lakes Affiliations: Member of the boards of Skaneateles Festival, Greccio Foundation, Interfaith Works, CNY Community Foundation Personal/family: Married with two kids Hobbies: Woodworking and woodturning
Daldrop Opens for Business in Southern Oswego County
$10 Million Facility in the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park marks the largest expansion outside of Germany in the company’s 73-year history By Stefan Yablonski [caption id=attachment_11076 align=alignright width=450] Daldrop SBB CEO Jens Daldrop addresses attendees at the 2025 groundbreaking for the project. Daldrop also chairs the advisory board of Germany-based Daldrop Group.[/caption] A new era of cleanroom technology is underway in Central New York. The Daldrop Group’s advanced manufacturing facility and U.S. headquarters is physically built within the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park. This industrial park is located in the town of Schroeppel. It marks the largest expansion outside of Germany in the company’s 73-year history. Daldrop SBB is based in Neckartailfingen, Germany. It is a global supplier of cleanroom technology, primarily to the pharmaceutical industry. It designs and builds advanced cleanroom environments for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology industries. It nvested $10 million in the new project. “We broke ground in 2025; we were under construction all winter. We just opened this spring, early spring,” said Benjamin Morrow, operations manager and control. The company consolidated sites in Salina and DeWitt into the industrial park in Schroeppel, Morrow added. “The next move here is to maximize every square inch of this facility and then we are already looking at the expansion. So, it is more capital investment on equipment — definitely higher-end automation in additional equipment so we can produce more components and then to support the ever-growing base in North America,” Morrow continued. “We are the headquarters for service, maintenance and spare parts. So as Daldrop has more and more installations, they need more and more service, maintenance and spare parts. So that will come out of this facility as well — it already is.” “As a global leader in GMP (global manufacturing support) pharmaceutical cleanrooms for decades, I am very proud to bring manufacturing jobs to Upstate New York,” said Mike Sullivan, president of Daldrop US operations. Key to choosing Southern Oswego County [caption id=attachment_11077 align=alignright width=450] Daldrop SBB at the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park when the company announced the start of construction.[/caption] Sullivan said that the selection of the Schroeppel industrial park was mainly due to the help of Operation Oswego County and two people in the organization. “Prior to being purchased by Daldrop International from the Stuttgart region of Germany, Vince Bongio was a founding partner in SBB Inc. as well as our head of engineering. We based out of Syracuse due to Vince’s skills in HVAC and the manufacturing capabilities found in Syracuse,” said Sullivan. Bongio moved to Syracuse from California in the 1970s to work in Carrier’s Industrial Division of Large-Scale Petrochemical Refrigeration. Next, he advanced to General Electric’s TV Tube Plant where he got into cleanrooms ,leading to his role of head of engineering for Clestra Cleanrooms where he met Sullivan, their New England distributor. “Vince Bongio is a phenomenal engineer. Formerly of Carrier, he grew up in California and went to Cal Poly,” Sullivan explained. “Carrier hired him right out of college and he moved to Syracuse. He is the reason we are in Syracuse today. He is retiring this year. We are very proud and his legacy is having brought Daldrop to Syracuse.” In 2000, Sullivan, Bazinet, Bongio Inc (SBB) was formed with engineering and manufacturing, based in Syracuse, and sales and construction based in Massachusetts as it is today. “SBB Inc. started in Syracuse. I had a design–build contracting firm out of Massachusetts that was primarily doing all the new technologies coming out of MIT,” Sullivan said. “I started a manufacturing side. A big thing for cleanrooms is the HVAC. Most cleanroom suppliers are architecturally focused people. The strength in Syracuse is HVAC. So, SBB developed with me running sales and construction out of Massachusetts and manufacturing out of Syracuse.” “Daldrop wanted to have a relationship in the States and of those who approached us, they were the only ones who really understood HVAC. So, we were the right fit for them. We did a joint venture focused out of Massachusetts from 2012 to 2018 leveraging their technologies,” Sullivan explained. “The commitment was if we brought their product to the States, we would do that if they built it here. “The pieces that had to be in place to make the investment, they wanted to acquire us, we were great with that. If you looked at business recommendations the general guidance was to build in a low labor area — something like North Carolina — but Syracuse had a strong background in HVAC and we chose Syracuse and Oswego County to be our headquarters in the States. So, it is built off of history, technology and the existing supply chain — bringing jobs back to the area.” During the initial discussions with Daldrop about coming to the U.S., SBB agreed to sell under the conditions Daldrop would manufacture in the U.S. There are many areas that offer incentives and economic packages, but the strength of HVAC expertise and skilled manufacturing was a big part of the discussions for site selection. Coming home [caption id=attachment_11078 align=alignright width=451] Construction moves forward in March at the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park.[/caption] The second key person to building in Oswego County is Ben Morrow, Sullivan added. “Ben has been working with Daldrop SBB for more than 12 years and has advanced to COO of manufacturing and engineering. Ben grew up in Phoenix, so building a factory for the Germany company in Phoenix is a strong success for both his community and the appreciation of Ben’s skills as a team leader,” Sullivan said. “I went to high school in Phoenix. So, this is like full circle for me. It’s a small world,” Morrow said. “I hadn’t been back to Phoenix since graduation. This is one of the properties that John Trimble of C&S, he is the former president of C&S, he just retired, suggested. He and I were very good personal friends. John was from Mexico and I was from Phoenix. We knew each other from high school. And the architect of this building, Ed Smart of smartDESIGN Architecture in Batavia — I went to high school with him. So, this was a project that’s full circle a coming home kind of thing. The three of us knew each other — kind of like it was meant to be. Very serendipitous.” Schroeppel was one option for Daldrop to consider; the original intent was just to get a warehouse to store some product, he added. The facility is Daldrop’s largest outside of their native country. Total payroll at the facility will be approximately $2.4 million once fully staffed. “Here is 32,000 square feet and we plan to expand and put in an additional 10,000 square feet,” Morrow said. “We have 17.5 acres. We can put at least three more facilities here, just on this property. The master plan submitted for the current building is the first of possible three buildings on the campus.” “If we can find the right people and advance the production according to the plan, we should be able to grow for the next decade. One of the first jobs we filled was our new HR manager, with a primary focus posting and filling new positions,” Sullivan said. Stop the exodus, start hiring [caption id=attachment_11080 align=alignright width=452] Principals at the local Daldrop SBB headquarters, from left: Ben Morrow, Mike Sullivan and Jens Daldrop.[/caption] “I have been coming to Syracuse for 30 years. One of the things I had a hard time watching was the exodus of factories. One of the toughest things is to watch it with my partners’ kids who had to move away for jobs. It is important for us to give opportunity where people’s kids don’t have to leave the area to get work,” Sullivan said. “My responsibility is to find people who have skill sets that want to work and then I have to build opportunity for that work to happen. “After years of watching companies and Vince’s three sons all move out of the areas to get jobs, it is important to us to provide opportunities for the Syracuse region and help grow our company. We have been hiring for our new factory and will continue for the next few years.” “We are hiring and will continue to hire. Currently we have about 19 on staff right now,” Morrow said. “We expect to grow that by about 10 to 15 in the next 12 to 18 months or so. We are at 19 currently — one in the wings. It’s been great being able to hire locally. All these folks that we’ve been hiring, they all live within a few miles from here.” “We hired someone this past week (end of August). She grew up in the area, raised a family and is working down in Florida. She just took a job with us so she can move back and be with her family. We will be moving her back and she should be starting in October. We are very happy to see this happen,” Sullivan said. “I feel strongly about having a spot for the kids to not have to move out of the area. It is better to have people moving into the area.” Currently, Daldrop SBB has openings for finance manager, COO of construction and delivery, as well as mechanical, electrical designers and Revit modelers, construction managers, commissioning agents and many other skills that are needed. Along with Daldrop’s reputation in life science cleanrooms, there is a strong history in semiconductor, electronics, glass, photonics, aerospace and other markets. This may be helpful with any new technologies building in the market such as the Micron expansion and the support network, Sullivan said. “We acquired this property and closed on it two months before any announcement from Micron. It is serendipitous that they’re right down the street from us,” Morrow added. “Everybody started thinking ‘you guys are supporting Micron.’ We were here first. That is not a goal of ours. We may or may not … they are talking to us; it is an opportunity.” The long run [caption id=attachment_11079 align=alignright width=450] Benjamin Morrow, operations manager and control at Daldlrop, speaks during a recent ribbon-cutting event in Schroeppel.[/caption] “Long term, we will expand the Phoenix facility,” Sullivan said. “We built our facility with a campus approach. Sustainability is big. We designed our rooms to be more sustainable. Our building has no gas lines for heat. We put geothermal wells in the ground. We put heat pumps in for heating and cooling out of those wells and we put a large layer of solar panels up on the roof. We worked with National Grid for metering. Our building is a high efficiency model. We upgraded all the instillation and the glass filtering. So, it is a very green building. We will have a very minimal carbon footprint. It also adheres to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) construction standards.” “We are a bunch of HVAC engineers. We did a large scale geothermal and spent the money up front because we knew it made sense in the business sense in the environmental sense and sustainability,” Morrow said. “We have insulated metal panels on walls and roof; we are an envelope from the exterior.” Daldrop, as a global player, has a strong culture of sustainability that is found in all its products including the new facility. The building has been designed with (sixteen) 400-foot deep geothermal wells, high efficiency construction methods, approximately 70 kilowatt solar photovoltaic panels, electric vehicle chargers and 26% recycled content. “Daldrop thinks of long-term investing,” Sullivan said. “On the roof, photovoltaic panels supplement our power. Over half the energy that I use is coming from the sun. We have chargers up front for employee electric vehicles. This place is built to last. This slab that we are walking on, normal buildings are four inches, some go to six inches, we are nine inches all the way through — except where the heavy equipment is — that is 10 to 12 inches thick, solid concrete. It allows us to reconfigure for whatever type of equipment we want to bring in,” Morrow said. “We are authorized by Underwriters Laboratory to self-certify so we don’t need to have an inspector come out and recertify. We get audited often, but we certify our own electronics. The control system in this building is rather high-end. Our thermostat in every room is zoned, independent. We analyze the data; incorporate it with our solar panels.” “There is a lot of competition for people to work. It’s not just about how much salary they are going to make — it’s about the work environment, the ability for stability. We want to make sure our employees have the best environment to work in,” Morrow added. Similarities “One of the reasons I believe why Daldrop chose this area, Phoenix in particular, is because it is a village, a river-based village. Neckartailfingen in Germany where Daldrop is based is also a river-based village, manufacturing community. So, there is a lot of similarities — that smalltown feel,” Morrow said. “We have a lot of connections through multiple employees that lead back to Carrier, also. Everything came together, the timing everything.” “We are thankful for all the economic development support. Everyone has been helping make this happen. So, keep it up, it is working, that is all I got to say, Sullivan said. “If you look at historical industrial manufacturing, this region has skills that have been un-utilized. The northern industrial region has a lot of skills that if we can tap before they go away, we can leverage them. That is what we are trying to do. You’d be surprised at the supply chain left behind from Carrier — that supply chain is still there.” “Operation Oswego County has been fantastic,” Morrow added. “I can’t say enough good things about that group.” What Is Cleanroom Technology Cleanroom technology is a system of specialized engineering, filtration and operational controls used to maintain an extremely low concentration of airborne particles, microbes and chemical vapors. How It Works • Air Filtration: Uses HEPA or ULPA filters to remove 99.97% of tiny particles down to 0.3 microns. • Airflow Control: Directs air in a steady, unidirectional (laminar) or filtered turbulent pattern to push dust away from work areas. • Environmental Regulation: Maintains precise control over temperature, humidity and positive air pressure to block outside air leaks. • Specialized Attire: Requires personnel to wear full-body garments (“bunny suits”), gloves and masks to stop human shedding
Are Bank Lobbies Still Relevant?
Local banking leaders say technology is changing the way customers use their banks — and their lobbies By Deborah Jeanne Post [caption id=attachment_11109 align=alignright width=300] Steve Gorczynski is M&T Bank Central New York regional president.[/caption] When was the last time you entered the lobby of your bank? If it’s been a while, you’re part of a trend of eschewing the lobby in favor of ATMs, drive-thrus, online banking and remote deposit. A 2025 study performed by the American Bankers Association revealed that only 9% of consumers use bank branches as their preferred way to do banking and 76% prefer mobile banking. The trend away from the lobby reflects consumer behavior in other areas of doing business, including online shopping instead of perusing the mall, ordering fast food at a kiosk, not at the counter and selecting curbside pick-up rather than walking into the restaurant. Consumers want convenience and going in the lobby adds another layer to the task. It also places consumers face to face with one or more representatives of the business, something less favorable to people feeling burned out from interpersonal interactions. Nixing or at least minimizing the size of the lobby isn’t necessarily negative for banks. Fewer people passing through their doors reduces overhead for building maintenance, staffing and furnishing. Greater reliance on virtual banking can mean closing brick and mortar locations and hiring fewer staffers to cover roles like teller and lending officer. “Our focus is on meeting customers where they are and giving them flexibility in how they bank,” said Steve Gorczynski, M&T Bank Central New York regional president. “While many everyday transactions can be supported digitally and through ATMs, branches remain important for more complex financial needs, offering face-to-face guidance and a more personal banking experience.” Talking with a commercial lender or working on a home mortgage are two examples where meeting face-to-face is more desirable for many people. They can receive immediate feedback to questions and can possibly reach their goals more quickly. But there’s little need to have a large seating area, long counters and numerous tellers for routine banking that’s quicker to handle virtually. Online banking can also help people on the go more readily complete banking tasks such as depositing checks, transferring funds among accounts and checking balances. [caption id=attachment_11135 align=alignright width=300] Tina M. Stephens is the vice president branch administration for Fulton Savings Bank.[/caption] “The traditional bank lobby is certainly being evaluated by most institutions today, as the typical large, open and cavernous spaces do not necessarily meet the needs of today’s customers,” said Tina M. Stephens, vice president branch administration for Fulton Savings Bank. “Traditional lobbies often bisect traditional teller stations and customer service areas, which adds confusion, especially for the demographic who routinely use online banking and only access the lobby for customer service needs.” Despite the rollback in physical locations across the industry, Fulton Savings Bank began modernizing its six branch offices in Oswego and Onondaga counties about three years ago and have finished four offices so far in Baldwinsville, Fulton, Constantia, and Phoenix. “We made the decision to build a new branch across the street from our current office in Brewerton which will be completed by the end of 2026, and we will begin the retrofit of our Central Square office in early 2027,” Stephens said. “Our efforts specifically address where we think customers will be in the next three to five years and have greater flexibility to make changes out into the future.” The bank may be onto something, as numerous reports state that screen-weary Gen Z young adults crave more in-person interactions than virtual ones. If the pendulum continues to swing in that direction, it’s hard to see all physical bank areas disappear, even if they change somewhat. Fulton Savings Bank has also consolidated its teller and customer service representative areas to larger “universal banker” areas, where the bank representative can address all customer retail needs. A one-stop-shop experience appeals to busy banking customers who want to perform a few different banking tasks in one visit. Stephens also said that Fulton Savings Bank made additional technology and security enhancements and created flex spaces to accommodate bank meetings throughout the two-county branch footprint. At Solvay Bank, Elizabeth Lavier, vice president marketing and communications manager, lauded digital and online services as convenient and flexible for managing finances; however, “technology is not meant to replace what matters most: the relationships behind every account that have always been at the heart of community banking,” she said. “Even in today’s digital-first world, people of all ages still value the opportunity to sit down with a trusted banker for personalized guidance. We understand that some of life’s biggest moments call for more than a screen.” Lavier views digital banking as another way for the organization to serve customers rather than a replacement for branches, tellers and lenders, which tend to serve customers better for transactions like buying a first car, purchasing a home, saving for a child’s education, or planning for retirement. “Those conversations, built on understanding, experience and personal guidance, are what community banking is all about,” Lavier said. “At the end of the day, banking is about more than transactions. It’s about helping our customers achieve their goals and being there for them every step of the way. By combining the convenience of digital banking with the care, commitment, and personal service of a local community bank, Solvay Bank offers customers the best of both worlds.” Are Paper Checks Destined to Disappear? With the ubiquity of debit cards, online payments, virtual checks and peer-to-peer payment platforms like Venmo, Zelle and PayPal, will paper checks become passe? “In my view, paper checks are unlikely to disappear in the near future,” said Tina M. Stephens, vice president branch administration for Fulton Savings Bank. “They continue to serve a practical purpose by providing a clear paper trail and tangible proof of payment.” According to the American Banker, a leading trade publication that covers the banking and financial industry, in 2024, checks accounted for 65% of all payment fraud losses. Paper checks should be phased out, according to the publication. “The phrase, ‘The check’s in the mail’ probably sounds strange to younger people because the era of paper checks is rapidly drawing to a close. Put bluntly, checks are an expensive, insecure legacy that is a drag on the U.S. economy. Rather than wait for them to vanish slowly, the pragmatic choice is to strategically accelerate the transition to paperless payments.”
Hope Booth brings 24/7 mental health support to Spelman College students
Atlanta-based nonprofit Hope Booth installed a mental health kiosk at Spelman College. Housed in a retro telephone booth, the interactive kiosk offers free, 24/7 mental health support services for students.
Not all neighborhoods equal. Detroit retail chief targets their needs
Detroit's new retail attraction director aims to boost retail by neighborhood needs.
ESA flags retro console maker Anbernic for inclusion on US government's Notorious Market List
Trade body claims Anbernic "normalises hardware-based piracy by delivering illicit catalogues through a polished consumer product"
Montreal visits Washington after shootout win
Montreal Canadiens (3-2-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (3-3, in the Metropolitan Division)Washington; Wednesday, 7:30 p.
Pathway Opens For Mets To Land Tarik Skubal
One of baseball’s major storylines this season was solved when the Detroit Tigers traded ace pitcher Tarik Skubal, who had won consecutive American League Cy Young Awards, to the Los Angeles Dodgers.Skubal is in the midst of a playoff run with the Dodgers, trying to help them become the first team in over a quarter […] The post Pathway Opens For Mets To Land Tarik Skubal appeared first on HEAVY.
Thailand's New Political Status Symbol Is A $60 Casio Watch
Nicknamed the "Casio Royale," the retro-futuristic digital watch with a distinctive world-map display has become a badge of proximity to power, earning its wearers the moniker the "Casio Connection."
Alex DeBrincat Signing Massive Extension With the Red Wings
According to NHL insiders Elliotte Friedman and Chris Johnston, the Detroit Red Wings are on the verge of signing forward Alex DeBrincat to a seven-year extension.Friedman appeared to be the first to break the news, followed just moments later by Johnston.Johnston wrote in a post on X, “Alex DeBrincat scored two goals tonight, and word […] The post Alex DeBrincat Signing Massive Extension With the Red Wings appeared first on HEAVY.
Michael Brandsegg-Nygard Is Forcing Red Wings’ Hand
Michael Brandsegg-Nygard continues to enjoy a stellar 2026-27 campaign in the season’s early going with another strong performance.Early in the second period on Tuesday night, as the Detroit Red Wings took on the New Jersey Devils, Brandsegg-Nygard notched his second goal of the season with assists from Emmitt Finnie and Alex DeBrincat.And it was one […] The post Michael Brandsegg-Nygard Is Forcing Red Wings’ Hand appeared first on HEAVY.
Wings reportedly nearing contract extension with DeBrincat
The Red Wings might be keeping one key piece of their roster.
Red Wings Reportedly Closing In on Massive Alex DeBrincat Extension
Elliotte Friedman reports the Detroit Red Wings are nearing a massive seven-year, $91 million contract extension with Alex DeBrincat.
Pistons Coach J.B. Bickerstaff Faces Difficult Decision Before Season Opener
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff faces difficult lineup and rotation decisions ahead of the October 20 season opener against Boston.
Firefighters union pushes back on proposed health insurance increases for city-parish workers
Proposed health insurance increases for city-parish workers and retirees are drawing pushback ahead of a Metro Council vote scheduled for Wednesday.
Detroit family of man who was shot by bailiff during mental health crisis files $150M lawsuit
The story of an eviction, a mental health crisis and a man shot and killed has become a federal lawsuit alleging officials were to blame for what had happened.
Matthew Stafford Did What No NFL Quarterback Ever Has
Matthew Stafford's 12 years in Detroit set up something no quarterback in NFL history had done. #Lions
Lions' Jameson Williams' celebration fine rescinded because 'marijuana is legal'
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams had a fine rescinded upon appeal because he successfully argued "marijuana is legal in some states."
Should the Detroit Lions Trade for Khalil Mack?
Khalil Mack could shake loose in Los Angeles, and Detroit has the cap room for him. #Lions
Draymond Green Sends Warning to Pistons’ John Collins
Draymond Green sends a warning to Detroit Pistons forward John Collins after his confrontation with Dillon Brooks, invoking Isaiah Stewart's legacy.
Nonprofit proposes performing arts center that would incorporate former city hall
Renderings provided by Hartman Spiller show a proposed performing arts center that would be built and attached to the former, historic Des Moines City Hall on the east side of the building at 400 Robert D. Ray Drive. The original city hall would be converted into event, recital and rehearsal space. A nonprofit, the Des…
See Cathay Pacific's upgraded premium economy and business class seats
Cathay Pacific is rolling out new premium economy and business-class seats on retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs.
Whittingham Won’t Name Michigan’s New Punt Returner
Whittingham confirmed a new Michigan punt returner against Penn State but would not name the replacement. #GoBlue
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams wins appeals on gesture fines
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams can cancel a few checks to the NFL.
Former Harlem Globetrotter among speakers at YMCA prayer breakfast
The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley will hold its Annual Prayer Breakfast at New Beginning's Community Church in Madison County on Saturday, Oct. 24, according to organizers.
Shesterkin’s Injury Gives Detroit a John Gibson Trade Partner
Shesterkin's season is over, and that changes what John Gibson is worth to Detroit. #RedWings
In Trump’s pardons for public officials, Republicans win most of the mercy
They include at least 11 of 15 Republican members of Congress convicted of wrongdoing over the past two decades
After 2 summers of construction pain, Greektown unveils its revamped Monroe Street
Stakeholders believe the streetscape project will provide a boost for owners of restaurant and other businesses.
Listing at nearly $3M, a Book Cadillac penthouse tests Detroit’s high-end condo market
A new-to-the-market unit atop the historic hotel in downtown Detroit seeks a sale price near the top of the market.
MetroTrans 2026 to Convene in Guangzhou this November
GUANGZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 October 2026 - MetroTrans 2026 will take place from November 9 to 11 at Area D of the Canton Fair Complex in
Whittingham: Michigan football would be 'undefeated' without TO woes
"If we're plus in the turnover margin ... we're undefeated. I can tell you that without a doubt," Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham said.
Whittingham: Michigan football would be 'undefeated' without TO woes
"If we're plus in the turnover margin ... we're undefeated. I can tell you that without a doubt," Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham said.
This Tigers Rookie Is Key to Team’s Offense in 2027
Max Clark broke onto the scene for the Detroit Tigers in late July this season, and although his time was limited with the Tigers, he proved just how vital he is going to be for his club's success going forward. Although Kevin McGonigle earned high praise for his performance as the spark plug at the …
J.T. Compher Could Return Tuesday Against New Jersey
Detroit has a call to make on J.T. Compher before the Devils visit Tuesday. #RedWings
Whittingham Gives Three-Word Answer on Tommy Carr Playing Saturday
Kyle Whittingham says Tommy Carr will play Saturday only if it helps Michigan win. #GoBlue
Pat Fitzgerald Won’t Apologize For Fighting For His Guys
Pat Fitzgerald named the one thing he will not apologize for after Michigan State's latest loss. #GoGreen
Whittingham Pulls Andrew Marsh From Punt Returns, Cites Injury
Kyle Whittingham is making a punt return change before Penn State, and injury is part of why. #GoBlue
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air Pistons-Timberwolves game Wednesday
The Detroit Pistons are taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a pre-season game, and there’s a new way to watch.
Rashida Tlaib condemns 'fascist' DHS raid on Ilhan Omar's home
Other House Democrats also condemned the Trump administration's raiding the home of Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Detroit Lions Get Devastating Tom Kennedy Injury Update
Detroit Lions punt returner Tom Kennedy reportedly suffered a significant MCL injury and is expected to undergo season-ending knee surgery.
Dauch restructures executive roles, hires new CFO
Dauch Corp. announced its plans to name a new chief financial officer on Monday, as well as a restructuring of its executive team as it makes succession planning moves.
Jahmyr Gibbs Makes NFL History Through Five Games
Five games in, Jahmyr Gibbs has done something only a handful of backs ever have. #Lions
Tyler Allgeier an afterthought in Week 5
Arizona Cardinals RB Tyler Allgeier rushed three times for seven yards and caught two passes for nine yards in the Week 5 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Dylan Larkin Showed Up. Connor Hellebuyck Did Not.
Dylan Larkin is playing through his trade request while Connor Hellebuyck sits suspended without pay. #RedWings
Jameson Williams catches two TDs
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams caught two receptions for 47 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 5 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Jared Goff continues rolling
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff went 19-for-30 for 271 yards and three touchdowns in the Week 5 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Retro-Style He-Man Beat-'Em-Up Finally Hits Up PS5 and PS4 in February
By the power of Grayskull
Trump to campaign in Ohio, Alaska with Republicans facing tight races
Polls show Republicans at risk as they try to hang on to control of the US Congress for the president's last two years in office.
Buying a business with an SBA loan is more complicated. Here’s what to know.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has implemented a host of new rules impacting borrowers seeking SBA capital to finance a business acquisition or change in control.
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Eight Must-Adds for Week 6
After a two-team bye week in Week 5, we have four teams idle in Week 6 (Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins). Here are eight must-adds from the Week 6 fantasy football waiver wire.
How Priority Health helps employers manage benefits costs
The national nonprofit health plan is developing innovative solutions and products to help Michigan employers manage health benefits costs.
How Priority Health helps employers manage benefits costs
The national nonprofit health plan is developing innovative solutions and products to help Michigan employers manage health benefits costs.
Michigan nonprofits chase a growing — but cloaked
The increased number of DAFs could be a lifeline for nonprofits facing federal funding cuts and tougher competition for grants. But finding the funders isn't always easy.
Garbage time fuels big numbers for Jacoby Brissett
Jacoby Brissett passed for 292 yards and three touchdown in Arizona's blowout loss to the Detroit Lions.
A Spanish-language radio show overflows with voters' frustration in Pennsylvania battleground
Victor Martinez, who runs a Spanish-language radio station in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, talks about voters' frustration with everyday realities like higher fuel prices and inflation ahead of next month’s closely contested midterm election.
Could the Tigers’ 11th-Round Pick Be Their Biggest Steal?
High school standout Will Adams bypassed college to bring his elite left-handed swing to Detroit, sparking internal buzz that the 11th-round pick is a massive draft-day heist.
Tigers Fans Can Only Watch as Skubal Pitches in NLCS
Trading their two-time Cy Young winner for prospects haunts Detroit as the dominant southpaw debuts in the Championship Series, fueling a bitter debate over small-market baseball economics.
Wizards HC Keefe Credits Detroit Pistons’ Physicality In Preseason Game
The Detroit Pistons suffered a tough single-digit overtime loss at the hands of the Washington Wizards on Saturday night
Detroit Lions lose Devin White, Tom Kennedy to injuries
Lions coach Dan Campbell said LB Devin White likely needs surgery to repair his broken forearm.
Mamdani's new socialist outrage means more woe for NYC small businesses
If the City Council passes the Mamdani-endorsed POWER Act, Gotham’s fastest-growing hustle could be suing the small businesses that keep it running.
Jameson Williams Ends Drought With a Career First
Jameson Williams had gone four games without a touchdown. Sunday in Arizona changed that. #Lions
Jared Goff Makes NFL History During Detroit Lions’ Win Over Cardinals
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff joins Russell Wilson as the only NFL quarterbacks with 12+ touchdowns and zero interceptions through five games.
Rambling about politics, Christa Pike and the changing times
Are we at risk of creating another convicted murderer with a fan club?
Detroit Lions Get Brutal Tom Kennedy Injury Update
Detroit Lions WR Tom Kennedy was spotted on crutches with a long leg brace after suffering a knee injury against the Arizona Cardinals.