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New York moves up one spot from last place on State Business Tax Climate Index
New York state is no longer dead last. The state ranked 49th in the 2015 State Business Tax Climate Index, compiled and released this week
Schumer pushes for federal designation to allow Port of Oswego to export grain
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Port of Oswego and SUNY Oswego need a special federal designation that would allow the port to export grain and other
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
Binghamton Mayor announces plans for Washington Street Mall
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton Mayor Richard C. David has announced redevelopment plans for the city’s Washington Street Mall, including new parking spaces and improved infrastructure
Excellus presents $27K in health awards to seven nonprofits
DeWITT, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS), the largest health insurer in Central New York, has presented more than $27,000 in community health awards to
SUNY Oswego offers online graduate certificate in health and wellness
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The State University of New York at Oswego (SUNY Oswego) recently announced it is offering offer an online graduate certificate in health
Siena poll: Katko has 10-point lead over Maffei in local congressional race
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Challenger John Katko (R–Camillus) has a 10-point lead over the incumbent U.S. Representative Daniel Maffei (D–DeWitt) in the hotly contested race for
People news: Vanek elected to NYS Tourism Industry Association board
AUBURN, N.Y. — Meg Vanek, executive director of the Cayuga County Office of Tourism in Auburn, has been elected to the board of directors of
Herkimer County town to use federal funding for bridge repair
STARK, N.Y. — The Herkimer County town of Stark will use a federal grant of more than $669,000 to upgrade and repair the “flood-prone” Route
All Aboard the Adirondack Scenic Railroad
UTICA — This year, for my birthday, I rode the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. It was the first time I’ve had the opportunity to ride a train since I was kid, even though I’m surrounded by trains every day. The Business Journal News Network’s office is located in the former OnTrack station in Armory Square in
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