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Former Unshackle director takes over ABC’s Empire State chapter
The former director of an upstate New York business-advocacy group is settling into his new role as president of the Empire State Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC). Brian Sampson left his role with Rochester–based Unshackle Upstate in October and started his new duties with the state’s ABC chapter on Oct. 13. […]
New York’s new title-agent licensing law goes into effect
SYRACUSE — A new state title-agent licensing law that went into effect Sept. 29 means the clock is ticking for title agents across the state, who have until Jan. 1, 2015, to submit their license application. The New York State Land Title Association, Inc. (NYSLTA) supported the new law, which will bring a new level

Camillus Mills names leasing agent, wins initial approval on historic-registration application
CAMILLUS, N.Y. — Camillus Mills announced it has named the Pyramid Brokerage Company of DeWitt as the project’s exclusive leasing agent. At the same time,
State approves Cayuga Community College plan for START-UP NY program
AUBURN, N.Y. — Cayuga Community College will participate in the START-UP NY economic-development program. The State University of New York (SUNY) and Empire State Development
Jobless claims rise 16 percent in New York
The number of people filing initial applications for unemployment benefits in New York state jumped more than 16 percent to 19,042 in the week ending
Honeywell completes dredging of Onondaga Lake a year ahead of schedule
GEDDES, N.Y. — Honeywell International, Inc. (NYSE: HON) says it has completed the dredging of Onondaga Lake “a year ahead of schedule.” The company is
Greater Utica Chamber announces 2014 Business of the Year Finalists
UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that it has selected the 10 finalists for the 2014 “Business of the Year
State announces funding for disaster-relief housing in Oneida, Binghamton
New York state has awarded housing projects in Oneida and Binghamton more than $10 million in funding following housing losses during Hurricane Irene and Tropical
Cuomo: employers will save $45M on workers’-compensation costs in 2015
New York employers won’t have pay to pay as much into the state’s workers’-compensation system in 2015, resulting in savings to all employers totaling $45

City of Syracuse formally opens Kirk Park outdoor classroom
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse on Tuesday formally opened the newly constructed outdoor classroom at Kirk Park on the city’s south side. This
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