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Paragon Environmental Construction expands services with new masonry company
CICERO — After 15 years in the environmental construction service field, the owner of Paragon Environmental Construction, Inc. (PEC) has decided to expand the business by opening a new concrete and masonry business. Peter Paragon, owner and CEO of PEC, opened Paragon Masonry, LLC in February, seeking to meet the rising demand for these services […]
Siena survey: New York real-estate sentiment ‘strong’
New York state consumers’ assessment of the real-estate market remains “strong” and they expect further growth in property values. That’s according to Donald Levy, director of the Siena (College) Research Institute (SRI), which released its latest survey report of consumer real-estate sentiment in the Empire State on April 17. “Looking back over the last year,
Mohawk Valley Ad Club to host May 6 forum on future of Bagg’s Square
UTICA — The Mohawk Valley Advertising Club will soon host an open discussion on the future of the Bagg’s Square area of Utica and the
DiNapoli proposes bill to strengthen ethics rules for state contractors
A proposed bill would help ensure that contractors conducting business with New York state agencies are held to “high ethical standards” while performing important governmental
Binghamton Mayor David appoints newest members to his administration
BINGHAMTON — Binghamton Mayor Richard C. David announced two more appointments to his administrative team. David named Jennie Skeadas Sherry as director of planning, housing
Ioxus opens new ultracapacitor-manufacturing facility in Oneonta
ONEONTA — Ioxus, a manufacturer of ultracapacitor technology, on Monday announced the opening of its second manufacturing facility in Oneonta. Ioxus built the facility to
Cuomo launches fourth round of Regional Economic Development Councils
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo today launched the fourth round of the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative, beginning the 2014 competition for up to
New York home sales decline in March and first quarter
Sales of previously owned homes in New York state declined more than 8 percent in March compared to a year ago, as adverse weather conditions took a toll. Sales for the first quarter also fell nearly 2 percent compared to the same period in 2013. The figures are part of a monthly housing-market report that
Wilmot Casino & Resort submits $1 million application fee to state gaming commission
TYRE — The group behind the Wilmot Casino and Resort, proposed for the town of Tyre in Seneca County, today announced the submission of a
Green Lakes State Park to get $5.2 million in state money for projects
MANLIUS — Green Lakes State Park will receive $5.2 million from New York state for five improvement projects, including building a new park entrance, office,
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