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Abandoned auto-garage site in Canton to be converted into green space
A release from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, who announced the agreement, said the property is considered a key link in the development of the village’s

Walmart plans to spend $52 million to upgrade stores across New York
ALBANY, N.Y. — Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) says it will spend $52 million during the next year to remodel 15 stores across New York state
Cathedral Gardens Apartments in Utica sold for $675K
UTICA — The Cathedral Gardens Apartments complex, at 1506 Whitesboro St. in Utica, was recently sold for $675,000. Utica Holdings, LLC sold the 88-unit, 100,000-square-foot

Sessler Companies hires Sherman as director of development & public relations
WATERLOO, N.Y. — The Sessler Companies announced that it has recently hired Bruce Sherman as director of development & public relations at its headquarters in
OCIDA approves tax breaks for IMS
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) has approved tax breaks for a Salina business looking to expand its operation on Commerce
NYPA seeks OK to rebuild transmission lines
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has applied to the state Public Service Commission for permission to rebuild 86 miles of

Air-Flo Manufacturing to expand operations in Chemung County
ELMIRA HEIGHTS, N.Y. — Air-Flo Manufacturing Co., a truck-industry equipment manufacturer located in Elmira Heights, will expand its operations in Chemung County. The firm will

This president’s home is for sale for $1.5 million
ITHACA, N.Y. — The seven-bedroom, five-bath house at 2 Fountain Place, home to Ithaca College presidents since 1938, is for sale. The college is asking
Pathfinder Bank to open new branch in Clay
CLAY, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bank announced it will be opening a new branch in Clay this fall, making it the third Onondaga County office for

Downtown Committee of Syracuse awards $470K in state funds to seven local projects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. has awarded $470,000 in funding “specifically targeting underdeveloped properties” along the 300, 400, and 500 blocks
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