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Utica, Rome other CNY cities tackle zombie-home problem with state grants
UTICA — More than 45 communities statewide — including Utica, Rome, Syracuse, and Binghamton — will use a total of $9 million in grant funding to try to reduce the number of “zombie” homes. Zombie homes are vacant or abandoned homes that aren’t maintained during a prolonged foreclosure proceeding, according to the office of New […]

RE/MAX Masters settles into new DeWitt office
DeWITT — RE/MAX Masters, a local franchise of the international real-estate company RE/MAX, has a new home. After 27 years, the local brokerage in June moved to a new office at 5788 Widewaters Pkwy in DeWitt from its long-time location at 108 Buchmans Close Circle in the town of Manlius. RE/MAX Masters says it now

Cuomo signs law reauthorizing MWBE contractor involvement in state contracts
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo this week has signed into law a measure that reauthorizes the minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) program for

Morse Manufacturing formally opens new Salina plant
SALINA, N.Y. — Morse Manufacturing on Wednesday formally opened the firm’s new 120,000-square-foot facility at 103 Kuhn Road in the town of Salina. The company,

Owner of DJM Construction arrested for taking payment for work he didn’t complete
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — The New York State Police announced that they have arrested a construction company owner for accepting more than $59,000 in payments for

Greater Syracuse Business Development Corp. appoints new executive director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Greater Syracuse Business Development Corporation (GSBDC) has a new executive director. Bob Ellis has been on the job since April when

New York AG James announces grant funding to address zombie homes
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica, Syracuse, and Binghamton are among more than 45 communities that will use a total of $9 million in grant funding to

Silver Fox hires new executive director, expands to Manlius
MANLIUS — Silver Fox Senior Social Club has hired a new executive director as it settles into its second location after its expansion into the town of Manlius. The organization, a nonprofit senior living provider, has hired Jennifer Mellone, who begins work on July 22, according to Ken Elander, VP of the Silver Fox board

Barton & Loguidice acquires New Jersey firm to grow waste-management practice
SALINA, N.Y. — Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. (B&L) announced it has acquired a New Jersey company as it seeks to grow its waste-management business. Cummings

Edward S. Barton Trust awards MVHS Waterville medical office $100K grant
WATERVILLE, N.Y. — The Edward S. Barton Trust has awarded the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Foundation a two year, $100,000 grant for renovations at
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