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Central New York jobs picture mixed in latest state report
The Syracuse, Binghamton, and Utica–Rome regions lost jobs in the past 12 months, while the Ithaca and Watertown–Fort Drum regions gained jobs in the same

New North Country Crime Analysis Center seeks to better coordinate law- enforcement efforts
MALONE — New York State on Oct. 12 formally opened the North Country Crime Analysis Center at the Franklin County Public Safety Building in Malone.
New York manufacturing index hits lowest point since May
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index slid further into negative territory in October, hitting its lowest level since May. The index fell 5
Siena survey director “surprised” at latest consumer-sentiment readings
LOUDONVILLE — Siena College’s survey director says he was a “little bit surprised” at the figures in the latest quarterly measurement of Upstate and statewide

IIABNY names Lounsbury interim president and CEO
DeWITT, N.Y. — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York, Inc. announced it has named Lisa Lounsbury interim president and CEO, effective Dec.

Syracuse University names Raj interim dean of Whitman School
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University has named S.P. Raj as interim dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, “effective immediately.” The appointment follows

The Agency breaks ground on construction of new headquarters, business-development center
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Agency on Monday held a groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming economic and business development center in the town of Dickinson. The

Dominion Foundation donates $25,000 to MVCC for veterans-training project
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) will use a $25,000 donation from the Dominion Foundation to start the veterans environmental training (VET) project.

DiNapoli: St. Lawrence County town-court clerk accused of “pocketing” thousands in fines
NORFOLK, N.Y. — A former town-court clerk in St. Lawrence County is under arrest after she “misappropriated” nearly $10,000 in court fees that defendants paid.

New York manufacturing index slips further into negative territory in October
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell 5 points to -6.8 in October as manufacturing conditions weakened for a third straight month. It’s