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Verizon Wireless names new president for upstate NY region
Verizon Wireless, Inc. announced Wednesday that it has named Chris Felix president of the company’s upstate New York region. He replaces Russ Preite, who has
BrandYourself.com opens New York City office
The Syracuse startup BrandYourself.com has opened an office in New York City, it announced today. BrandYourself.com, which aims to help users improve their online reputations
Bill takes aim at tardy state-contract payments
The state legislature has passed a bill requiring state agencies to pay interest sooner for late contract payments to not-for-profit providers. According to a report
Thruway Authority to hold public hearings on toll-hike proposal
The New York State Thruway Authority will hold three public hearings this summer, including one locally, on its proposed 45-percent increase in tolls on commercial
Upstate Cancer Center entering second construction phase
SYRACUSE — Upstate University Hospital is beginning a second phase of construction on its $50 million Upstate Cancer Center at its Syracuse campus. Crews will
AAA expects more holiday travel for Independence Day
AAA is projecting a 4.9 percent increase in travel for Independence Day this year. The group expects that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles
Area unemployment rates rose in May, according to data released today by the state Labor Department. The unemployment rate in Syracuse was 8.6 percent, up
Program launches for at-risk homeowners
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said today his office will spend $60 million over three years to fund housing counseling and legal services for struggling New
Open houses to put Old Stone Mill Inn condos on display
SKANEATELES — A pair of open houses will show off the recently renovated Old Stone Mill Inn at 3 Fennell St. in Skaneateles. The first
Sensis technology in use at Dubai airport
DeWITT — Saab Sensis technology is now up and running at Dubai International Airport. Sensis is a subsidiary of Saab AB, a Swedish defense and
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