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New York manufacturing index rises in August to highest level in nearly three years
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index climbed 15 points in August to 25.2, its highest level since September 2014. The index fell 10

DiNapoli calls on DMV to crack down on unregistered auto-repair shops; DMV responds
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) “has not done enough” to prevent automotive-repair shops and inspection stations from operating without valid registrations,
NSF awards Binghamton University $4 million STEM grant
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University will use a more than $4 million federal grant to partner with community colleges to attract students pursuing bachelor’s degree

JAS Recruitment moves headquarters to Salina
SALINA, N.Y. — JAS Recruitment has moved its corporate headquarters to a 4,000-square-foot space at the Salina Meadows Office Park at 301 Plainfield Road in

Syracuse University moved Saturday’s football Fan Fest inside
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University has decided to move Saturday afternoon’s annual football “Fan Fest” event inside Manley Field House “due to the forecast of
Carrols posts profit decline in 2nd quarter on higher costs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST) reported that its net income fell to $6 million, or 13 cents a share, in the

Upstate University Hospital makes national list of “most wired” hospitals for second straight year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital has made the 2017 national list of “most wired” hospitals for a second straight year. The Chicago, Illinois–based American

SBH to expand programs as certified community behavioral health clinic
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare’s (SBH) outpatient clinic at 329 N. Salina St. is now a federally certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC). The certification
Brownell Center rebrands as Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Liberty Resources says its Brownell Center is now part of Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care and will operate under that name. The
Northern Border Regional Commission awards $2.2M for six North Country projects
Six projects in the North Country will benefit from $2.2 million in federal grant funding that the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) has announced. The