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New York state’s unemployment claims plunge 15 percent
The number of people filing initial applications for unemployment benefits in New York state fell more than 15 percent to 16,379 in the week ending
City of Syracuse formally opens Kirk Park outdoor classroom
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse on Tuesday formally opened the newly constructed outdoor classroom at Kirk Park on the city’s south side. This
Binghamton Mayor announces plans for Washington Street Mall
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton Mayor Richard C. David has announced redevelopment plans for the city’s Washington Street Mall, including new parking spaces and improved infrastructure
People news: Vanek elected to NYS Tourism Industry Association board
AUBURN, N.Y. — Meg Vanek, executive director of the Cayuga County Office of Tourism in Auburn, has been elected to the board of directors of
Toys R Us Express opens at Destiny USA, other retailers move stores
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As the holiday shopping season rapidly approaches, Destiny USA has announced a new store, some store relocations, and an update on one
Cuomo announces funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects
Bicycle and pedestrian projects in Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, the Southern Tier, and the North Country are among those that will benefit from
Cosmetics retailer Flormar to open Syracuse store later this year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Flormar, an international makeup retailer, will open a store at Destiny USA before the end of the year. The store will open
All Aboard the Adirondack Scenic Railroad
UTICA — This year, for my birthday, I rode the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. It was the first time I’ve had the opportunity to ride a train since I was kid, even though I’m surrounded by trains every day. The Business Journal News Network’s office is located in the former OnTrack station in Armory Square in
From burgers to banking to buildings: Tom Clark, the intrepid entrepreneur
— Ray Kroc was a piano player, paper-cup salesman, and a multi-mixer salesman. In 1954, he received an unusually large order for eight multi-mixers from a restaurant in San Bernardino, Calif. run by the McDonald brothers. The business model was simple: offer a few items on the menu, such as 15-cent burgers, fries, and milkshakes,
State funding to help pay for two Syracuse recreation projects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — State funding will benefit projects at the Magnarelli Community Center gymnasium and at Grant Middle School on Syracuse’s Northside. The Magnarelli Center
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