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New York’s initial unemployment claims jump 19 percent
The number of people applying for new unemployment-insurance benefits in New York state in the week ending Aug. 24 increased by nearly 19 percent to
National manufacturing index rises to highest level in over two years
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) today reported that its gauge of U.S. manufacturing activity increased to 55.7 in August from 55.4 in July.
Leek moth endangers Northern New York’s onion farms
The Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) associations of Northern New York are asking farmers to report any findings of leek moth, a pest that prefers
New York’s initial unemployment claims edge up in latest week
The number of people applying for new unemployment-insurance benefits in New York state in the week ending Aug. 17, rose by 435, or more than
ConMed keeps dividend at 15 cents a share
UTICA — ConMed Corp.’s (NASDAQ: CNMD) board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents a share, payable on Oct. 4 to
Elmira Savings Bank to expand into Broome County with loan office
ELMIRA — Elmira Savings Bank (NASDAQ: ESBK) announced today it is establishing a physical presence in Broome County with an office in Vestal that will
Anaren receives more than $9 million in orders for radar components
DeWITT — Anaren, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANEN) announced today that it has received orders of more than $9 million for components and assemblies for a ground-based
New York’s initial unemployment claims rise 4 percent in latest week
The number of people applying for new unemployment-insurance benefits in New York state in the week ending Aug. 10, rose by 762, or more than
Local executives discuss keys to success in tough business climate
SYRACUSE — Surviving the “new normal” economy, meeting aggressive business growth goals, tapping global markets, and engaging employees and customers — these were among the
Reflections from the PGA Championship
I was fortunate to see the world’s best golfers in action while attending the 2013 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Pittsford Aug.