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New York’s unemployment claims edge up in latest week
The number of people filing initial applications for unemployment benefits in New York state rose nearly 4 percent to 18,279 in the week ending June
Colgate, Saxbys Coffee to renovate the Barge coffee shop
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Saxbys Coffee, LLC and Colgate University have announced plans to “refresh” the Barge Canal Coffee Company in Hamilton, described as a “longstanding
Downtown Committee trumpets downtown Syracuse ‘development boom’
SYRACUSE — Residential development accounts for “nearly half” of the $353 million in development currently under way in downtown Syracuse. That’s according to the Downtown
Cuomo announces agreement to create new economic-development fund in St. Lawrence County
The net earnings from the sale of unutilized power from a hydroelectric plant in St. Lawrence County could benefit economic-development efforts in the county, Gov.
Ithaca hopes for federal grant for improvements to streets, bus-system
ITHACA — The city of Ithaca is hoping for a federal grant that would “transform” its bus system and make improvements to downtown streets, making
Cuomo: Moody’s upgrades New York’s credit rating to highest level since 1964
Moody’s Investors Service (NYSE: MCO) has upgraded New York state’s credit rating to Aa1 with stable outlook, representing New York’s highest rating from Moody’s since
Ratings services reaffirm Onondaga County’s credit rating
SYRACUSE — Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Onondaga County’s credit rating of “AAA” after its annual review of county finances. In awarding Onondaga County an AAA
New York manufacturing index holds steady in June
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported today that its Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index inched up 0.3 points to 19.3 in
State Dental Association elects Utica–area dentist as president
The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) has elected Utica–area dentist Dr. John Liang as its next president. Liang is slated to serve as the
Cuomo announces sales-tax-free wine tastings, $350K for hops research
New York consumers can now enjoy sales-tax-free tastings at wineries that charge a nominal per-person fee and which are already exempt from paying a use
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