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New York manufacturing index declines in June
Still indicates growth in the sector The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell nearly seven points in June to 17.4, as new orders and shipments both declined. The index, a monthly gauge of New York’s manufacturing sector, had also dipped two points in May to 24.3. The June reading — based on […]

Syracuse University has renamed University College as SU College of Professional Studies
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — University College at Syracuse University is now operating as the Syracuse University College of Professional Studies. The SU board of trustees approved

Crews complete flood-resistance project at Wright’s Landing Marina in Oswego
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Crews have finished construction at Wright’s Landing Marina in the City of Oswego. The $3.1 million project is part of Cuomo’s Lake

Greater Binghamton Chamber to host single day women’s conference on Wednesday
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Breakout sessions, networking, and a comedian to begin the program are all scheduled as part of THRIVE 2021 in Binghamton. The Greater

State Fair to open at full capacity, Cuomo announces
GEDDES, N.Y. — This year’s New York State Fair will increase capacity to 100 percent and reopen many of its buildings with additional vendors, “given

State awards Syracuse University, three others funding for energy-efficiency projects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) will use a 1.3 million New York State grant to conduct a retrofit project on an existing eight-unit, campus

M&S Fire Protection receives NYS service-disabled veteran-owned business certification
New York Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn Destito recently announced that a Canastota company specializing in in fire safety and prevention services has been certified as a service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB). The New York OGS Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (DSDVBD) issued the certification to M&S Fire Protection LLC, which provides an

NYCUA works with Inclusiv to help credit unions pursue CDFI, MDI designations
The New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA) recently announced it has formed a new partnership with New York City–based organization called Inclusiv. The two advocacy organizations have agreed to work together to raise awareness about the benefits of credit unions becoming certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDI), while providing important resources to

Small firms in Oswego awarded $225K in COVID-19 grants
OSWEGO, N.Y. — More than 30 small businesses in the city of Oswego will use funding from the city’s COVID-19 REVIVAL grant program. Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow on May 25 announced the recipients of the grant program, which is funded through the federal government’s American Rescue Plan, per a news release on the City of

NYS pension fund has largest- ever annual investment return
Fund returned 33.55 percent in latest fiscal year, ending March 31 ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s estimated overall investment return was 33.55 percent for the state fiscal year (SFY) that ended March 31. The figure reflects the financial markets’ “dramatic rebound” from the late March, 2020 lows reached during the
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