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Kelly Liyakasa

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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.



Reader’s Digest to restructure

Aug-17-09, 01:28 PM

The Reader’s Digest Association Inc. in Chappaqua has laid the groundwork for a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing to reduce its $2.2 billion debt burden.



Acorda, Biogen enter licensing deal

Jul-17-09, 12:08 PM

Acorda Therapeutics Inc. entered an exclusive collaboration and license agreement with Biogen Idec.

Candidates offer their takes on finance

Sep-21-08, 07:00 PM

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch: four names floating around the finance world with implications for all.



The spine is rethought

Jul-31-09, 10:00 AM

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



Community colleges surge

Aug-07-09, 09:16 AM

Community college presidents said $12 billion in federal funding will likely impact a growing number of two-year degree seekers.



Mercy expands library

Oct-23-09, 11:52 AM

Mercy College recently opened the renovated Library Learning Commons.



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.  

Banking briefs

Nov-09-08, 07:00 PM

Tompkins Financial Corp., the parent company of Mahopac National Bank, Tompkins Trust Co. and The Bank of Castile announced record earnings per share for the third quarter.



Lexington Center grows in recession

Oct-16-09, 10:40 AM

Health and human services organizations have expanded during the recession.

Banking Briefs

Oct-05-08, 07:00 PM

Provident donates $5,000to NAMI of Rockland

Staying centered

Be prepared for life’s ups and downs, consultant says

Mar-01-09, 07:00 PM

Tyra Banks TZONE Foundation’s executive director translated her work into a newly launched individual and business coaching service.

Architecture class

School projects and their ‘multiplier effect’

Mar-08-09, 07:00 PM

For Peter Gisolfi, the new green student center at Manhattanville College, a building designed with multilayered transparency in mind, is both cause for celebration and a sober reminder of the toll the economy is taking on the architecture industry.



What’s in a name?

Jan-21-10, 01:55 PM

For a Westchester fashion designer, a legal decision about his name in the corporate arena.



Hospital offers sanctuary for the addicted

Jun-19-09, 10:14 AM

New York-Presbyterian Hospital in White Plains offers rehabilitation

Waldenbooks to stay

Dec-23-09, 11:04 AM

Waldenbooks to remain open at The Rye Ridge Shopping Center, property owners say.



Chappaqua’s RPD Media focuses on the ‘socially conscious’

Nov-06-09, 11:40 AM

RPD Media Associates in Chappaqua couples digital video production with veteran newspeople for a winning combination.

Farms harvest agriculture awards

Oct-12-08, 07:00 PM

Glynwood, a Cold Spring nonprofit that seeks to save and conserve farmland, will honor the winners of its sixth annual Harvest Awards at two upcoming events.

Banking in brief

New chief for Key’s Northeast region

Sep-28-08, 07:00 PM

KeyBank N.A. announced Hugh Donlon will serve as president of the bank’s Northeast region, spanning New York, Vermont, Maine and Florida.



Key to success

Oct-08-09, 03:21 PM

More than 150 women attended the Key4Women Forum on Thurs., Oct. 1.