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Carthage Area Hospital among locations for prescription-drug disposal in DEC program
CARTHAGE, N.Y. — Residents can now drop off unused, expired, or unwanted prescription medications any time inside the main entrance at Carthage Area Hospital. It’s
New York manufacturing index rises in May on “faster pace of growth”
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index rose 4 points in May to 20.1, “indicating a faster pace of growth than in April.” The

Area hospices await state approval of merger agreement
The New York State Department of Health still needs to give its final approval, but two area hospices are set for a merger. The boards
Oswego’s Speedway Press acquires the Phoenix Press
OSWEGO — Speedway Press, an Oswego–based provider of printing, signage, and marketing products, has acquired the Phoenix Press at 594 Main St. in Phoenix. Neither

Laci’s Tapas Bar adds more parking, security measures
SYRACUSE — Laci’s Tapas Bar, a popular eatery located in Syracuse’s Hawley-Green neighborhood, has expanded its parking and is getting some help to boost the

Utica’s Metal Solutions honored by SBA for growth
UTICA — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has recognized the owners of a Utica company for the firm’s growth. The SBA selected the owners

SOS to close Onondaga Hill location in 2019; SOS Plus has relocated from that office to Clay
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) plans to close its Onondaga Hill location in March 2019. The office operates at 5000 W. Seneca Turnpike

NYSEDC honors Steuben County IDA director with Economic Developer of the Year Award
The New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC) has honored James (Jamie) Johnson as its “Economic Developer of the Year.” Johnson, executive director of the

Syracuse University reappoints Van Slyke as dean of the Maxwell School
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University announced it has reappointed David Van Slyke as dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. The announcement
New York home sales decline in April, CNY numbers mixed
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York realtors sold more than 8,600 previously-owned homes in April, down 2.6 percent from more than 8,800 homes sold in April