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State Senate approves bill creating an angel tax credit for small businesses
The New York State Senate has approved a bill that creates an angel tax credit for those who invest in certified startup-business enterprises. State
Cuomo announces summer jobs program for eligible teens
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that more than 18,000 teenagers will have jobs through New York’s Summer Youth Employment Program. The state Office of Temporary
NFIB New York says magazine gives NY business climate a ‘failing grade’
The publication Chief Executive ranks New York 49th in the country for its economic climate, and New York chapter of the National Federation of Independent
New York pitches “I Love NY Agriculture” specialty license plate
New York Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine last week bought a new item for the pickup truck he drives around his farm in Cape Vincent.
New York appoints its first business ombudswoman
Empire State Development and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced the appointment of Mwisa Chisunka as New York state business
Poll: 81 percent of NY voters say more arrests of legislators for corruption are likely
A new poll from Siena College found that 81 percent of New York state voters say it’s likely that there will be more arrests of
Welch Allyn launches EcoCuff blood-pressure cuff for single-patient use
SKANEATELES FALLS — Medical-device manufacturer Welch Allyn has announced the launch of its new EcoCuff, single-patient use, blood-pressure cuff. The EcoCuff is designed to remain
Consumer sentiment rises Upstate, lags statewide level
Consumer sentiment among upstate New Yorkers continued to trail the rest of the state and nation in February, according to the latest index from the
Shared Work program retained 3,300 jobs, NY state estimates
Employers in New York avoided cutting more than 3,000 jobs in 2012 by using a shared work program, with Central New York and the Mohawk
New York on the menu at presidential inauguration
Several New York products will be served at the presidential inauguration and luncheon later this month in Washington, D.C. They include yogurt from Chobani, headquartered
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