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Marist Poll: Cuomo leads by 26 points in re-election bid
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo appears to be cruising toward winning a second term in next Tuesday’s election, according to a new poll issued today.
New York state’s unemployment claims plunge 15 percent
The number of people filing initial applications for unemployment benefits in New York state fell more than 15 percent to 16,379 in the week ending

First Niagara to close 17 branches, including one in CNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — First Niagara Financial Group (NASDAQ: FNFG) on Friday announced that it will close 17 branches and two offsite drive-thru locations across its

Seneca lists HQ building for sale at $2 million following acquisition by Colorado company
CICERO, N.Y. — Seneca Data Distributors, Inc., a Cicero–based custom computer manufacturer employing 150 people, is trying to sell its headquarters building for $2 million.

VF Outlet to open Syracuse store later this year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — VF Outlet, a Reading, Pa.–based retailer that operates a store at Waterloo Premium Outlets in Seneca County, is set to open a
Cuomo announces $1.4 million for research, promotion of specialty crops across the state
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday announced $1.4 million in awards targeting the research and promotion of specialty crops in the Empire State, including agricultural
New York’s jobless claims fall to seven-year low
The number of people filing initial applications for unemployment benefits in New York state fell 16 percent to 15,910 in the week ending Sept. 20,

New York AG says Rochester CEO defrauded investors
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman on Thursday announced that his office has obtained a judgment against the CEO of Rochester–based
New York’s jobless claims rise 4 percent in latest week
The number of people filing initial applications for unemployment benefits in New York state increased more than 4 percent to 18,969 in the week ending
Citizens Bank parent launches IPO
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. — parent of Citizens Bank, a top 10 bank in the Central New York market — had its IPO priced Tuesday