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Binghamton Mayor David appoints newest members to his administration
BINGHAMTON — Binghamton Mayor Richard C. David announced two more appointments to his administrative team. David named Jennie Skeadas Sherry as director of planning, housing
Ioxus opens new ultracapacitor-manufacturing facility in Oneonta
ONEONTA — Ioxus, a manufacturer of ultracapacitor technology, on Monday announced the opening of its second manufacturing facility in Oneonta. Ioxus built the facility to
Cuomo launches fourth round of Regional Economic Development Councils
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo today launched the fourth round of the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative, beginning the 2014 competition for up to
New York home sales decline in March and first quarter
Sales of previously owned homes in New York state declined more than 8 percent in March compared to a year ago, as adverse weather conditions took a toll. Sales for the first quarter also fell nearly 2 percent compared to the same period in 2013. The figures are part of a monthly housing-market report that

Wilmot Casino & Resort submits $1 million application fee to state gaming commission
TYRE — The group behind the Wilmot Casino and Resort, proposed for the town of Tyre in Seneca County, today announced the submission of a

Green Lakes State Park to get $5.2 million in state money for projects
MANLIUS — Green Lakes State Park will receive $5.2 million from New York state for five improvement projects, including building a new park entrance, office,

Hamilton College to name arts building in honor of $10 million donors
CLINTON — Hamilton College announced it will name its upcoming theater and studio-arts building for Kevin and Karen Kennedy, who donated $10 million for the

Adirondack Bank to open new branch in New Hartford May 5
NEW HARTFORD — Adirondack Bank, a Utica–based community banking company, announced that it will open a new branch office on Commercial Drive in New Hartford
ESD awards grant funds to Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley organizations
The board of directors of Empire State Development (ESD) on Thursday approved funding that benefits organizations in the Southern Tier and Mohawk Valley. ESD approved

COR Development starts Inner Harbor hotel project prep work
SYRACUSE — COR Development Company, LLC on April 9 announced the start of the demolition work in advance of plans to break ground on development of a Starwood Aloft hotel at the Inner Harbor in June. COR is demolishing the canal-maintenance building at Syracuse’s Inner Harbor. The firm expects to finish the demolition and site-clearing
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