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Section of downtown railroad bridge overpass collapses on South Clinton Street, no injuries
The City of Syracuse says no injuries were reported from the sidewall collapse. The City also closed a few roads while crews investigated the incident. (Friday, July

Saying tariffs are driving down prices, dairy co-op seeks government help
CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. — The announcement of Canadian tariffs on American goods, part of trade war with the United States, has led to the collapse of

Speach Family Candy Shoppe introduces new line of fruit and chocolate arrangements
SYRACUSE — The Speach Family Candy Shoppe — a 98-year-old candy company passed down through four generations — will launch a new line of fruit
Hood expands Oneida plant; $36 million project adds 25 jobs
ONEIDA — HP Hood has completed a $36 million expansion of its Oneida facility, in Madison County. The expansion includes the addition of 25 new jobs at the plant. According to the New York Power Authority (NYPA), the expansion is the result of an allocation of low-cost power from the state’s ReCharge NY program. “The power
NYSERDA awards King + King Architects $75,000 contract in retrofit program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — King + King Architects will use a $75,000 state contract for its work on a two-story, eight-unit building in Phoenix that is
Upstate summer destinations showing up on beer cans
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Beer drinkers can enjoy views of upstate New York while refreshing themselves this summer. Labatt USA is releasing limited-edition “Loving New York”

SRC, Minnesota energy firm working on drone-detection program for “critical infrastructure”
The firms will share this data with federal, state and local security partners, SRC said. “This is a unique and exciting partnership with two companies

Reopened zinc mine in North Country tops 200 employees
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. — A decade after closing, a St. Lawrence County zinc mine is back in operation. The Empire State Mine, restarted in March following

Bartell Machinery Systems names Lunduski VP of operations
ROME, N.Y. — Bartell Machinery Systems, LLC, based in Rome, announced that Ben Lunduski has assumed the role of vice president of operations, effective June
Tioga County seeking applicants for accelerated apprenticeship program in manufacturing
OWEGO, N.Y. — Tioga County is seeking applicants for an accelerated-apprenticeship program in manufacturing. Tioga County Economic Development and Planning (TEAM Tioga), along with the
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