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Nearly 40 small Syracuse firms use $350K in latest COVID grants

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — COVID-19 relief grants totaling $350,000 will benefit 39 Syracuse small businesses and organizations as their operations continue during the ongoing pandemic.  The Syracuse Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) awarded the funding, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced Feb. 25. The second round of grants comes from federal CARES Act funding. The $350,000 figure brings the […]

Excellus’ annual financial report reveals pay, net-income data

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The top three officers of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Central New York’s largest health insurer, all had seven-figure salaries in 2020.  CEO Christopher Booth was paid a salary of more than $3.2 million; Stephen Sloan, chief administrative officer and general counsel earned more than $1.4 million; and CFO Christopher Gorecki received more than

ANCA: North Country communities can apply for clean-energy funding

SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. — North Country municipalities are invited to participate in a grant program designed to help them save energy and reduce costs by implementing clean-energy projects.  The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) will be coordinating the newly launched round of the Clean Energy Communities (CEC) program throughout the North Country region. ANCA is

State announces $4 million to help farms address impacts of climate change

ALBANY, N.Y. — Farms across New York state will receive state funding to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, enhance soil health, and promote energy savings. Projects also increase irrigation capacity and emphasize water management to mitigate the effects of periods of drought on crops and livestock, as well as heavy rainfall and flooding.  Gov. Andrew Cuomo on

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