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State unemployment rate dips to 6.6 percent in June, CNY jobs picture is mixed
New York state’s unemployment rate declined to 6.6 percent in June from 6.7 percent in May, reaching its lowest level since November 2008. The Empire
Upstate Shredding acquires firm in Capital Region
OWEGO, N.Y. — Upstate Shredding, LLC and its sister business Ben Weitsman & Son, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Eastside Metals & Recycling Corp.

Cuomo announces $3.6M in job-training funding, including North Country, Mohawk Valley groups
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced $3.6 million to support education and job-training programs he says will help low-income workers find employment in
New York manufacturing index climbs in July
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported today that its Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index climbed more than six points to 25.9

Empire Brewing Company seeking federal funding for expansion
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Empire Brewing Company, a Syracuse–based brewer of handcrafted ales and lagers, has plans to expand its operations and add jobs. The brewery

Second hotel planned for Syracuse’s Inner Harbor, Cuomo says
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Starwood Hotels & Resorts and COR Development Co., LLC are partnering to bring a second hotel under Starwood’s Element brand to the
WYNIT Distribution acquires Speed Commerce’s Navarre
CICERO, N.Y. — WYNIT Distribution, LLC of Cicero today announced the completion of its acquisition of Navarre, the retail-distribution business of Richardson, Texas–based Speed Commerce,
PAR Technology appoints Barsanti to its board
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE: PAR) has appointed John S. Barsanti to its board of directors. Barsanti is currently chief operating officer
F.O.C.U.S. forum on July 18 to discuss what’s next in Onondaga Lake cleanup
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — F.O.C.U.S. Greater Syracuse, Inc. will host a forum on July 18 to discuss the next step in restoring Onondaga Lake after the
NYSERDA announces new board members
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced the appointment of six new members to its board and the reappointment of
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