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State announces grants for brownfield-affected communities
The cities of Syracuse, Cortland, Rome, Little Falls, and Norwich, along with Oswego and Lewis counties are among 26 communities statewide set to benefit from
DiNapoli: NY spending declines, ‘difficulties remain’
New York state spending declined for a second year in fiscal year 2012-13, while debt reached an all-time high of $63.5 billion. That’s according to
State announces $1.2 million in job-training grants
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week that $1.2 million in job-training grants is still available to businesses that hire long-term, unemployed New Yorkers. This effort
Poll: NY voters support casino-gaming amendment, based on ballot language
More than half of New York voters surveyed said they would vote to approve an amendment to the state constitution that would allow construction of
New York’s initial unemployment claims dip again
The number of people applying for new unemployment-insurance benefits in New York state in the week ending July 27, fell by 1,181, or 6 percent,
DiNapoli: NY’s fiscal outlook is improving, but challenges remain
New York’s short-term fiscal outlook has improved, but long-term structural balance remains a “challenge.” That’s according to a report on the state financial plan that State Comptroller
New York’s initial jobless claims drop 12 percent
The number of people applying for new unemployment-insurance benefits in New York state in the week ended July 13, fell by 4,743, or 12 percent,
State unemployment rate dips slightly in June to 7.5 percent
New York state’s unemployment rate fell 0.1 percent in June to 7.5 percent, the lowest level since February 2009, according to preliminary figures the New
State leaders agree on legislation to start Tax-Free NY program
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state legislative leaders on Wednesday announced an agreement on legislation that allows the Tax-Free NY program to move forward.
Maple-syrup production rises 59 percent in New York
New York maple-syrup production jumped 59 percent in this year’s season, compared to the weather-affected 2012 season. Maple-syrup production in the Empire State was estimated
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