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NYS Real-Estate Transfer Tax on Conveyances of Real Property
In New York state, sellers who convey an interest in real property are required to pay a state real-estate transfer tax. In the usual sale of real property, the real-estate transfer tax is computed at a rate of $2 for each $500 of consideration or fractional part thereof. For example, in a transaction in which […]
Four Companies and More Than 1,500 Jobs are Latest in Downtown Syracuse’s Transformation
Over the last [few] weeks, we have witnessed a remarkable series of announcements relating to downtown Syracuse that many would have thought unimaginable just a few short years ago. Arcadis, Aspen Dental, Terakeet, and TCGPlayer.com have collectively announced plans to locate more than 1,500 employees in our central business district. These companies represent some of
Cuomo announces $10 million in funding for regional airports
Airports in Cortland, Tompkins, Chemung, and Oneida counties are among 20 locations receiving funding that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday. A total of
Movie Tavern sets June 14 date for Camillus opening
CAMILLUS, N.Y. — Movie Tavern, a Dallas–based company describing itself as a “cinema eatery,” plans to open its first New York state location in Camillus
Housing Visions to use $11.5 million state award for projects in Syracuse, Elmira
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Housing Visions Consultants, Inc. will use a state award of $11.5 million to support two affordable-housing projects in Syracuse and one in
Florida firm purchases Crowne Plaza hotel
SYRACUSE — The Crowne Plaza hotel, the cylindrical structure visible from Interstate 81 in downtown Syracuse, has a new owner. TJM Properties, Inc., a Clearwater, Florida–based real estate and hospitality firm, announced its purchase of the 276-room venue, a purchase that “expands its growing hotel portfolio,” according to a news release the company issued May
Johnson Brothers Lumber completes expansion in Canastota
CANASTOTA, N.Y. — Johnson Brothers Lumber Company has finished work on a 20,000-square-foot lumber-production facility in Canastota. The company invested more than $1.7 million and
SWBR Architects names Lupiani CNY branch manager
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SWBR Architects, a Rochester–based firm, recently announced it has appointed Matthew Lupiani to branch manager of its Central New York office. Lupiani
The Agency board approves incentives for Century Sunrise project
JOHNSON CITY — The board of directors of the Agency has voted to approve financing incentives for the Century Sunrise redevelopment project in Johnson City. Directors approved the project inducements by a 7-2 vote, according to an Agency news release. The Agency is the rebranded name of the Broome County Industrial Development Agency (IDA). Its
Original Grain readies for opening in Pike Block space
SYRACUSE — A new restaurant called Original Grain will open in the former Tim Hortons space of the Pike Block building at 302 S. Salina St. in Syracuse. The eatery should open either in June or near July 4, says Matthew Godard, one of the principals involved in the venture. He spoke with CNYBJ at
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