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Firms can apply for COVID capital costs tax-credit program until Sept. 30
Business owners interested in Empire State Development’s (ESD) $250 million COVID-19 capital costs tax-credit program have until the end of September to submit an application. ESD on June 5 announced that it had extended the application deadline. To apply, visit the ESD website (esd.ny.gov) Under the program, New York small businesses that made investments to […]

Bond, Schoeneck & King opens new office in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC member (partner) Daniel Pautz is returning to his roots by heading up a new Elmira office for the Syracuse–based law firm. Pautz grew up in Elmira, where his father had a solo practice law firm, before heading off to Niagara University followed by the University at Buffalo

FustCharles rebrands, relocates to downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A regional accounting firm that has operated for more than 35 years has rebranded and relocated to downtown Syracuse. The firm is now known as FustCharles and has moved to a new office at 220 South Warren St. in Merchant Commons in Syracuse. It was previously known as Fust Charles Chambers. The

Food Bank of CNY breaks ground on expansion project
VAN BUREN, N.Y. — The Food Bank of Central New York on Wednesday broke ground on a project to expand its distribution facility at 7066

People news: Jones promoted to regional marketing director at McFarland Johnson
She most recently served as marketing manager for the company’s Mid-Atlantic region, where she led the development of proposals across all five of MJ’s divisions

Downtown Farmers Market returns for its 51st season on Tuesday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two dozen vendors are expected to participate on Tuesday as the Downtown Farmers Market returns to Clinton Square for its 51st season.

SUNY Poly receives $568K in grants to spur offshore-wind training programs
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute received two grants totaling $568,000 to establish the SUNY Poly Offshore Wind Training Team (SPOWT2) and develop a micro-credential
Onondaga County hotels see nearly 4 percent occupancy gain in April
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County hotels again produced growth in business activity in April, according to a recent report. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county increased 3.6 percent to 60.3 percent in the fourth month of the year compared to April 2022, according to STR, a Tennessee–based

Broome County hotels register a decline in guests in April
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County hotels welcomed fewer guests in April than the year-earlier month, while two other business indicators were mixed. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county fell 5.8 percent to 60.3 percent in the fourth month of this year compared to April 2022. Revenue per

DEC opens new accessible boat launch in Verona
VERONA, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently cut the ribbon on a new accessible boat launch on the Barge Canal on Cove Road in the town of Verona. The new launch enhances fishing and boating opportunities for all visitors, including those with disabilities, and connects to Oneida Lake to
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