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Connect NY broadband-access program open to applications
New York state is taking applications for a $25 million program aimed at promoting and expanding broadband Internet access. The program, called Connect NY, targets
Madison County solar program generates interest
MORRISVILLE — With interest exceeding expectations, Solarize Madison is still going strong and accepting registrations until Sept. 30 for those wishing to benefit from the
Community Bank raises dividend
DeWITT — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) has increased its quarterly dividend 3.8 percent. The DeWitt–based banking company said Thursday it will pay a
Binghamton unveils “green” loan fund
BINGHAMTON — The city of Binghamton unveiled its new Green Jobs Revolving Loan Fund on Thursday. The fund provides money for energy efficiency retrofits in
Fidelis Care long-term care program comes to 11 counties around CNY
A Catholic health plan is expanding its managed long-term care program into 11 counties in and around Central New York. Fidelis Care, which is based
Big Lots moves to bigger store in Binghamton
BINGHAMTON — Discount retailer Big Lots, Inc. will be offering a wider array of products, including furniture, with its new, larger store at 10 Glenwood
Willow Run Foods lands new contract, adds employees
KIRKWOOD — A new $1.3 million contract with one of the nation’s top burger chains is already boosting employment at Willow Run Foods, Inc. and should
New map displays AHA/ASA’s quality awards
A new online tool from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) aims to put top-performing hospitals on the map. The tool pins hospitals recognized
Dereszynski searches for talent in return to Brown & Brown Empire State
SYRACUSE — Employee recruitment will be one of Brown & Brown Empire State’s major goals now that Nick Dereszynski is back in place as the
Inficon profit slips 16 percent in 2nd quarter, but company raises forecast
De WITT — Inficon Holding AG (SIX Swiss Exchange: IFCN) recently reported that its net income fell 16 percent to $9.1 million in the second