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Binghamton consumer confidence slides in 3rd quarter
Consumer confidence in the Binghamton area trickled downward during the third quarter of 2012, yet consumers still expressed more willingness to spend when compared to
Mirabito: The Sam Walton of Energy
NORWICH — Sam Walton built his retail empire by focusing on rural areas where there was less competition. Decades later, the competition awoke to the fact that Walmart was the industry leader. Four generations of Mirabitos have used a similar strategy to build a thriving business in the energy field in upstate New York. James
First three-year graduates finish up at Hartwick
ONEONTA — Hartwick College has graduated the first class in its three-year bachelor’s degree program. The program began in 2009 with 18 students. Twelve from that group graduated in May, says David Conway, the school’s vice president of enrollment management and marketing. The others from that initial group either left the school or will finish
Bassett to cut ribbon on new primary-care center
LITTLE FALLS — Bassett Healthcare Network will celebrate the grand opening of its new primary-care center on the Little Falls Hospital campus tomorrow from 4
Turning Stone plans dining changes
VERONA — The Oneida Nation, with help from a Las Vegas consultant, is changing up the dining options at its Turning Stone Resort. The nation
Report details potential costs of fracking
Hydrofracking could cost New York state millions in areas like health care, property values, roads and infrastructure, and contamination, according to a report from Environment
Southern Tier Solutions Fair planned for manufacturers
ITHACA — A workshop planned for Cornell University’s campus next week will take a shot at pairing manufacturers with technical, educational, and economic-development resources that
VERONA — The Oneida Indian Nation is taking convenience to the next level now that four of its SavOn Convenience Stores feature drive-thru windows. The
Event planner opens party-supply store, Heart and Soul
MOHAWK — A little less than a year after winning a $25,000 business grant from Intuit, Heart and Soul Events LLC owner Connie Castellano has
Upstate Shredding plans Albany port
OWEGO — The state’s largest scrap-yard business has plans to get even bigger. Upstate Shredding, LLC plans to open a scrap yard and deep-water port
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