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February 18, 2026
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State Invests $35 Million to Expand Banking Access in Butternut Valley: New York officials have allocated $35 million to the Sidney Federal Credit Union’s Morris branch after recognizing Butternut Valley as a Banking Development District. This move aims to enhance banking services in underserved areas, covering the towns of Butternuts, New Lisbon, and Morris, as well as the villages of Gilbertsville and Morris. The initiative is intended to support local families, businesses, and farms by making financial services more accessible in these rural communities. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 18)