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Jobless claims rise 16 percent in New York
The number of people filing initial applications for unemployment benefits in New York state jumped more than 16 percent to 19,042 in the week ending
People news: First Niagara names Dempsey corporate controller
BUFFALO, N.Y. — First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG) announced it has named Brian M. Dempsey senior vice president and corporate controller. Dempsey will
Honeywell completes dredging of Onondaga Lake a year ahead of schedule
GEDDES, N.Y. — Honeywell International, Inc. (NYSE: HON) says it has completed the dredging of Onondaga Lake “a year ahead of schedule.” The company is
UHS Hospitals’ McNally named to state workforce panel
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Michael McNally, vice president for human resources at UHS Hospitals, was recently named to the New York State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB).
Avalon Document Services acquires Utica company
UTICA, N.Y. — Avalon Document Services announced that it has acquired Graphics of Utica, a locally owned graphic design and printing business. Avalon didn’t disclose
State announces funding for disaster-relief housing in Oneida, Binghamton
New York state has awarded housing projects in Oneida and Binghamton more than $10 million in funding following housing losses during Hurricane Irene and Tropical
Cuomo: employers will save $45M on workers’-compensation costs in 2015
New York employers won’t have pay to pay as much into the state’s workers’-compensation system in 2015, resulting in savings to all employers totaling $45
Marist Poll: Cuomo leads by 26 points in re-election bid
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo appears to be cruising toward winning a second term in next Tuesday’s election, according to a new poll issued today.
New York moves up one spot from last place on State Business Tax Climate Index
New York state is no longer dead last. The state ranked 49th in the 2015 State Business Tax Climate Index, compiled and released this week
Lockheed Martin to acquire Systems Made Simple
SALINA, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) announced it has agreed to acquire Salina–based Systems Made Simple, a firm that provides health-information technology products
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