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New York employers report need for skilled labor; apprentice programs help fill gaps
A recent report published by the New York State Department of Labor indicates that employers are facing labor shortages as they seek workers to fill
Post-Trump win, GOP economic confidence jumps, Democrats deflated in N.Y. consumer-sentiment survey
Consumer sentiment among New York Republicans surged in November following the election of Donald Trump as the next President of the United States. But the
The U.S. Economic Outlook & the Implications for Monetary Policy
The U.S. economy — supported by solid gains in household spending has expanded at a moderate rate in 2016. Job gains have been sturdy, and
Community Bank to expand retirement-plan administration business with $140M acquisition
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) on Dec. 5 announced it will acquire Northeast Retirement Services, Inc. (NRS) — a privately held,
Electronics recycling firm Sunnking moves into new HQ facility
BROCKPORT — Sunnking, Inc., an electronics recycling firm, recently completed its move into a new, 204,000-square foot office and processing facility in its home of
Sale of FitzPatrick nuclear plant to Exelon gets the OK from State PSC
SCRIBA — The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) last month approved the sale of the James A. FitzPatrick nuclear power plant in Scriba
New York submits documents to participate in federal offshore wind auction
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced on Nov. 30 that it is on track to become the first state entity
Cuomo announces funding to help farms join New York State Grown & Certified program
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced funding to help New York fruit and vegetable farmers join the New York State Grown & Certified program. Through the
SUNY Oswego’s Scales Hall to undergo “sustainable” renovation for use next fall
OSWEGO — Scales Hall at SUNY Oswego will undergo a $13.1 million renovation, which is scheduled to begin Dec. 19. General contractor PAC Associates of
State announces winners of 76West clean-energy competition in the Southern Tier
VESTAL — Six companies won prize money in the 76West Clean Energy business competition in the Southern Tier. The office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo described
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