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Syracuse mayor to form stadium task force to answer key questions
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner plans to assemble a task force to examine the issue of a possible new sports stadium in Syracuse, including
Schumer: Defense-spending bill benefits Lockheed’s Owego site
OWEGO — The Owego plant of Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will benefit from more than $333 million in funding for the U.S. Air Force’s combat
Air Force transfers Griffiss building to Oneida County IDA
ROME — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) on Tuesday transferred Building 101 at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome to the
Upstate Shredding acquires southwestern Pa. yard
OWEGO — Upstate Shredding, LLC and its sister business Ben Weitsman & Son, Inc. have announced the asset acquisition of Jack’s Recycling in Mt. Morris,
Veit to become sole owner of the Scotsman Press
SYRACUSE — The Scotsman Press, Inc., a Syracuse–based company that produces niche publications and offers commercial-printing services for other publications, will soon have local ownership.
Upstate business leaders’ confidence recovered in 2013
CEO confidence across upstate New York in 2013 recovered from a “significant” drop in 2012 and increased over the previous year for the first time
First Niagara makes changes to small-business services
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG) today introduced “redesigned” small-business lending services. The banking company is offering a “ready access” line of credit, which
Bella Regina Restaurant formally opens in Utica
UTICA — Bella Regina Restaurant, located at 239 Genesee St. in Utica, formally held its grand opening on Jan. 16. Regina Piacentino, the original chef
Gear Motions acquires Buffalo firm
SOLVAY — Gear Motions, Inc., a Solvay–based gear manufacturer, recently announced its acquisition of Niagara Gear Corp. in Buffalo. Gear Motions didn’t disclose any financial
Local ski areas team up to create Ski Finger Lakes program
Four Central New York ski areas on Wednesday announced the launch of a program to promote skiing to regional tourists. Greek Peak Mountain Resort in