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Cuomo pushes property-tax plan in DeWitt
DeWITT — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo today outlined his proposal to cut property taxes during a visit to the DeWitt Community Room. Cuomo also
VNA Homecare, Upstate HomeCare sign preferred provider agreement
SYRACUSE — Utica–based Upstate HomeCare and VNA Homecare of Syracuse have signed an agreement allowing Upstate to supply the infusion, oxygen, and medical equipment that

Schumer urges Air Force to ‘prioritize’ budget funding for demolition of BAE site
UNION — U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) on Monday urged the U.S. Air Force to “prioritize” funding in its operations and maintenance budget for the demolition
NYSAR blames weather for February decline in New York home sales
A trade organization is blaming the winter weather for a nearly 6 percent decrease in sales of previously owned New York homes in February compared
NY Daily News: Jets will return to SUNY Cortland for training camp
A report in today’s New York Daily Newssays the New York Jets will return to SUNY Cortland for training camp this summer. The team in

Cuomo announces ‘Bridge to Success’ loan program for women and minority contractors
Participating lenders have launched the “Bridge to Success” loan program, committing at least $20 million to expand access to short-term bridge loans for minority and
American Heart Association names Mohawk Valley ‘Fit-Friendly Worksites’
UTICA — The American Heart Association (AHA) last week announced it is recognizing 15 Utica–Rome area organizations as “Fit-Friendly Worksites.” Each organization promotes physical activity

Pestello to leave Le Moyne, becoming president at Saint Louis University
DeWITT — Fred Pestello, the 13th president of Le Moyne College, will leave the school later this year to assume the presidency at Saint Louis
Lewis County General Hospital to affiliate with St. Joseph’s in Syracuse
LOWVILLE — Lewis County General Hospital (LCGH) in Lowville on Thursday announced plans to affiliate with St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in Syracuse. The LCGH
COR Development won’t seek PILOT from city or county on Inner Harbor hotel
SYRACUSE — COR Development Co., LLC today announced it will not seek “special” financial assistance from the city of Syracuse or Onondaga County for the