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Crunch fans can see Calder Cup games online for free
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The American Hockey League (AHL) plans to stream each game of the Calder Cup Finals on the website AHL Live at no
New York home sales fall 5 percent in April on lack of available homes, CNY numbers mixed
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state realtors completed the sale of nearly 8,500 previously owned homes in April, down 5 percent from the same month
Health Foundation leadership fellows class includes 11 CNY leaders
Eleven leaders from health and human-service organizations across Central New York are among the latest graduates of a health-leadership fellows program. A total of 36

Binghamton University nursing school’s simulation and practice center gets accredited
VESTAL, N.Y. — The Society for Simulation (SSH) in Healthcare has accredited the innovative simulation and practice center (ISPC) at Binghamton University’s Decker School of

United Way of Central New York hires Eaton as new president
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse–based United Way of Central New York (UWCNY) has hired Nancy Kern Eaton as its new president. The organization’s board of

Marriott Syracuse Downtown wins historic preservation award
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Preservation League of New York State recently recognized the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, the former Hotel Syracuse, with an excellence in historic

All-Star Alley & Tavern bringing bowling, games to Destiny USA
SYRACUSE — All-Star Alley & Tavern — a casual-dining restaurant offering bowling, games, and live music — has moved into the space that Revolutions previously occupied at Destiny USA. The venue was scheduled to hold a “soft opening” during Memorial Day weekend with a grand-opening event planned for June 9, says Matthew Johnson, All-Star’s general

IPD Engineering opens office in Buffalo, hires two
SYRACUSE — IPD Engineering has opened an office in Buffalo’s Electric Tower to service clients and pursue work in Western New York. It also hired two engineers from the Buffalo area to operate the new office. IPD Engineering, based in Syracuse, provides heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; plumbing; fire protection; electrical and structural-design services. The
Upstate Venture Connect study reveals characteristics of emerging growth companies
SYRACUSE — A recent study commissioned by Syracuse–based nonprofit Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) has revealed some traits of high-growth companies in upstate New York’s innovation economy. UVC describes itself as “an entrepreneur-led nonprofit focused on building a region wide startup community” and seeks to connect upstate entrepreneurs with resources needed to succeed. To better understand
Community Bank System declares quarterly dividend of 32 cents
DeWITT — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of 32 cents per share on its common stock The dividend will be payable on July 10 to shareholders of record as of June 15. It represents an annualized yield of nearly 2.4 percent, based on the company’s current stock price.
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