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Kelly Liyakasa

Smaller banks stand amid wreckage of big ones

The go-to banker is now right around the corner

Feb-22-09, 07:00 PM

While “downsize” may be the word of the day, People’s United Bank is actively seeking acquisitions in the Maine to Washington, D.C., corridor.



‘Transferrable skills’ rule the roost

Jan-22-10, 12:05 PM

Career development consultant launches Career Focus Job Club in Westchester.



‘Confronting the Crisis’

Mar-04-10, 12:09 PM

Business and political leaders address deterioration of regional infrastructure April 8 at Iona College.



AnnTaylor to close more stores

Jul-30-09, 04:14 PM

AnnTaylor Stores Corp., a popular women’s apparel retailer, will close 30 additional stores through a corporate restructuring program, which began in November 2008. It is expected to be completed in 2010.  

Students vie in HR competition

Jan-11-09, 07:00 PM

The SUNY New Paltz business-student association blended education with entertainment by participating in a recent “Test your Human Resource Knowledge” game show event.

Q&A from the Corner Office

Apr-19-09, 07:00 PM

A common thread of knowledge these days is, “When in doubt, save.”



Q&A from the Corner Office

Dec-11-09, 10:33 AM

Realtor Karen Brewer began an informational blogsite to accommodate the new buyer in the age of Twitter.



Q&A from the Corner Offices

Dec-18-09, 11:53 AM

Weichert Realtors’ Peggy Doepper said consumers were after information and incentives during their home search this year.

Couple launches name your price lawn service

Apr-19-09, 07:00 PM

  What does an NYPD detective and the owner of a dog-waste removal service have in common?

Banking Briefs

Oct-05-08, 07:00 PM

Provident donates $5,000to NAMI of Rockland



Former Mellon exec shifts to IT career

Sep-18-09, 09:25 AM

The former head of The Bank of New York Mellon’s Asia Pacific Division and new entrepreneur said financial reconstruction could begin next year.

Tax form help available

Feb-01-09, 07:00 PM

Dutchess and Orange counties are gearing up for tax season; free tax preparation assistance is available for qualified individuals and families.



Mount Kisco business tough it out

Nov-20-09, 10:20 AM

Mount Kisco business owners have employed innovative strategies to grow their companies.



Q&A from the Corner Office

May-10-09, 07:00 PM

Creative Partners in Stamford says which online marketing options are most in demand from clients.



The spine is rethought

Jul-31-09, 10:00 AM

Dr. Gerard Girasole, a Trumbull orthopedic surgeon, discussed minimally invasive spinal surgery trends.

Hispanic Business & Professional Association of Westchester County Inc.

Feb-01-10, 10:19 AM

Q&A for the Corner Office

Saving on corporate travel

Jan-11-09, 07:00 PM

For the corporate traveler, there are countless things to consider before packing those bags and passports: luxe accommodations close to convention centers, the best business-class airlines, frequent-flyer perks, international travel itineraries and, of course, the costs.



Q&A from the Corner Office

May-22-09, 12:58 PM

Mary Kay Vrba, executive director of Dutchess County Tourism, said tourism is big business in the county and shared a summer forecast.



Restaurateur infuses food with forethought

Jul-17-09, 01:28 PM

Apple-Metro’s chairman predicted more restaurants could shutter in the downtown White Plains area.



Shoppers undeterred by Cross County construction

Oct-09-09, 08:29 AM

Cross County Shopping Center redevelopment continues as property managers prepare to install $7 million worth of hardscape and landscape elements.