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New York’s weekly jobless claims rise again as layoffs increase
The number of people filing first-time applications for unemployment benefits in New York state rose significantly for a second straight week, signaling a recent rise
Syracuse University names Raj interim dean of Whitman School
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University has named S.P. Raj as interim dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, “effective immediately.” The appointment follows
The Agency breaks ground on construction of new headquarters, business-development center
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Agency on Monday held a groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming economic and business development center in the town of Dickinson. The
Dominion Foundation donates $25,000 to MVCC for veterans-training project
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) will use a $25,000 donation from the Dominion Foundation to start the veterans environmental training (VET) project.
How the Genius NY competition selection process will work
SYRACUSE — The selection process to determine the finalists in the Genius NY business competition will include about 20 people, says Jonathan Parry, director of Genius NY. Genius NY is a $2 million business accelerator based at the Syracuse Technology Garden. Genius NY stands for Growing ENtrepreneurs & Innovators in UpState New York. It’s an
CNY Best Places to Work Awards event honors 25 companies
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The 2016 Central New York Best Places to Work Awards breakfast on Thursday morning recognized 25 area organizations. A crowd of about
Craylee’s Diner formally opens in downtown Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — Craylee’s Diner recently formally opened in downtown Utica. Craylee’s, located at 237 Bleecker St., was remodeled by owner Jennifer Mandia and Lance
OSHA: Geddes contractor faces $96K in proposed fines for “repeat” violations
GEDDES, N.Y. — A Geddes roofing contractor is facing proposed fines of more than $96,000 for exposing “its employees to potentially fatal fall hazards” at
Genius NY increases minimum cash awards for startups by more than 40 percent
SYRACUSE — Genius NY, a $2 million business accelerator based at the Syracuse Technology Garden, has increased by 43 percent the minimum cash-prize amounts it will award its competition finalists. Genius NY stands for Growing ENtrepreneurs & Innovators in UpState New York. It’s an in-residence business competition accelerator at the Tech Garden that CenterState CEO
SBA awards Syracuse University grant funding for service-disabled veteran entrepreneurship training
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded Syracuse University a $100,000 service-disabled veteran entrepreneurshiptraining program grant (SDVETP). The funding will target the
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