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CenterState CEO, Preservation League call for saving federal historic tax credit
SYRACUSE — CenterState CEO is joining the Preservation League of New York State in pushing Congress to renew and enhance the federal historic tax credit, which some lawmakers have targeted for elimination. The credit, which economic developers see as a tool in revitalization projects, is “at risk of elimination” as part of an effort to […]
New York’s jobless claims fall 5 percent in latest week
The number of people filing initial applications for unemployment benefits in New York state fell 5 percent to 17,156 in the week ending Aug. 16,
Chemung Financial to pay quarterly dividend of 26 cents
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 26 cents a share. It’s payable on Oct. 1 to
DeWitt–based Galson Laboratories is sold to a Swiss company
DeWITT, N.Y. — Galson Laboratories, Inc., a DeWitt–based laboratory that focuses on industrial-hygiene analysis and monitoring, is now under new ownership. SGS S.A., a Geneva,
Cuomo announces nearly $7M in awards for SUNY workforce-development programs
Nearly $7 million in funding awards for the State University of New York (SUNY) high-needs program will support workforce development in fields that are projected
Oswego Health appoints Santiago as VP and COO of The Manor at Seneca Hill
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Oswego Health system announced that Jason Santiago has joined as vice president and chief operating officer (COO) of its skilled-nursing affiliate,
ConMed announces quarterly cash dividend of 20 cents
UTICA, N.Y. — ConMed Corp. (NASDAQ: CNMD), a Utica–based surgical-device maker, announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 20
Tech Garden fuels nine firms with Grants for Growth awards
SYRACUSE — The Tech Garden, an affiliate of CenterState CEO, on Aug. 18 provided nine area firms with a financial boost with funding awards through its Grants for Growth program. The Tech Garden awarded nearly $475,000 in the program’s 11th round, the organization said in a news release. The investments will leverage more than $919,000
Anelli Xavier opens Buffalo office, plans further expansion
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse–based law firm of Anelli Xavier has opened a new office in Buffalo, adding to its existing upstate offices in Syracuse, Rochester, and Albany. The firm, which focuses solely on defending clients accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI), has handled cases throughout New York, says Tom Anelli, managing attorney at Anelli Xavier.
Texas firm to acquire Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes
CANASTOTA, N.Y. — Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes, one of Central New York’s well-known convenience-store operations, will soon have new ownership. San Antonio, Texas–based CST
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