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State Fair says corporate-outings program is available for this summer’s event
GEDDES, N.Y. — This summer’s New York State Fair is still several months away, but officials say interested companies can take advantage of its corporate-outings

LeadSafeCNY program wins another $400,000 for prevention efforts
SYRACUSE — The LeadSafeCNY initiative of the Central New York Community Foundation will continue its outreach and community engagement with the help of some additional

N.Y. manufacturing index turns positive in February
New orders, shipments provided a boost Increases in new orders and shipments helped push the general business conditions index of the Empire State Manufacturing Survey

Former West Carthage treasurer charged with $3,000 theft
WEST CARTHAGE — Authorities are accusing the former deputy clerk-treasurer of the Village of West Carthage in Jefferson County of stealing more than $3,000 from

Local sales-tax collection growth in N.Y. slowed in 2024
ALBANY, N.Y. — Local government sales-tax collections across New York state increased in 2024 but the rise was the lowest in four years. The collections

New CFO of NextGen Label Group begins duties April 1
CICERO — The man who will serve as the next CFO of NextGen Label Group and president of the Van Alstine division starts those positions

BAE Systems set for $65 million expansion of Endicott operations, creating up to 134 new jobs
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — BAE Systems is investing $65 million to expand operations in the village of Endicott in Broome County. The company will add a

Binghamton University launches presidential search, seeks community input
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University has started its search for a new president after current president Harvey Stenger’s announcement that he will step down after

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) Athletics on Thursday launched a $50 million fundraising campaign over the next three years aimed at “leveling up its

Syracuse airport launches new parking-shuttle service
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) on Tuesday started a new parking-shuttle service at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). SRAA, which operates