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State approves $2 million loan to improve Auburn wastewater-treatment plant
AUBURN — The board of directors of the New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. (EFC) on Thursday approved a three-year, $2.1 million loan for upgrades
Levine to become sole owner of Galaxy Communications
SYRACUSE — Edward (Ed) Levine, the president and CEO of Syracuse–based Galaxy Communications, LP, is planning to become full owner of his company that operates
Sport Clips offers male grooming, games on TV
CLAY — At most hair salons, the term “highlights” refers to adding color accents to one’s locks, but at Sport Clips, highlights are also what
Maffei bill would allow tax-free savings accounts for small-business startups
U.S. Representative Daniel Maffei (D–DeWitt) today announced a bill meant to help small-business owners in Central New York create new jobs. The proposal, the Incentivize
Frozen yogurt location under construction in Binghamton
BINGHAMTON — A location of Hoopla! Frozen Yogurt is currently under construction at 1257 Front St. in Binghamton and scheduled to open July 25, the
CNY unemployment rates fall in May
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Binghamton, and Utica–Rome regions fell in May compared to both the previous month and the year-ago period. The New
Shoe retailer Crocs is hiring ahead of opening at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE — Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), a retailer specializing in casual footwear, is planning to open a location at Destiny USA on July 13 and
St. Elizabeth Medical Center lays off 10, eliminates about 40 vacant positions
UTICA — St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica today announced it has laid off 10 employees and will eliminate about 40 vacant positions as the
O’Brien & Gere opens new office in Utica
UTICA — Syracuse–based engineering firm O’Brien & Gere today announced the opening of an office to serve its clients in the Utica area. The
Travel spending in Onondaga County rose in 2012, report says
SYRACUSE — Visitor travel spending grew 3.5 percent in Onondaga County during 2012 compared to the previous year, according to a new report analyzing the