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New York home sales, median prices rise about 6 percent in first half of year
New York state realtors sold 45,000 previously owned homes in the first half of 2013, an increase of 5.5 percent compared to the same period
Empire State Development approves grant funding for various projects
An organization in Oneida County and a business in Broome County are among the recipients of grant funding that Empire State Development (ESD) approved on
Nanoscale college CEO visits CNY Biotech Accelerator
SYRACUSE — Alain Kaloyeros, senior vice president and CEO of the College of Nanoscale and Science and Engineering in Albany, on Wednesday visited Syracuse to
Oneida Nation opens ‘Exit 33’ to the public
VERONA — The Oneida Indian Nation on Thursday night opened to the public “Exit 33,” a new multi-venue entertainment complex at Turning Stone Resort Casino.
State unemployment rate dips slightly in June to 7.5 percent
New York state’s unemployment rate fell 0.1 percent in June to 7.5 percent, the lowest level since February 2009, according to preliminary figures the New
Siena survey proclaims ‘Real Estate is Back’
“Real Estate is Back.” That’s the headline on the latest survey report of consumer real-estate sentiment that the Siena (College) Research Institute (SRI) released Wednesday.
State approves rates for 17 health insurers in upcoming benefit exchange
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo today announced that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved health-insurance plan rates for 17 insurers seeking to offer
SUNY to establish College of Nanoscale Science as separate institution
State University of New York (SUNY) chancellor Nancy Zimpher announced that the “pioneering” College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) in Albany will become a
SBA Syracuse hires economic-development specialist
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it has hired Daniel Rickman as an economic-development specialist. In
Brown and Brown profit rises 24 percent in the second quarter
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO), the Florida–based parent of Syracuse–based Brown & Brown Empire State, reported it earned more than $52 million, or 36