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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
State funding for biomedical-research projects benefits four CNY campuses
Four Central New York college campuses are benefitting from about $900,000 in funding for six biomedical-research projects that Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today. The funding

NFIB: Small-business optimism slips in June
Small-business optimism fell 1.6 points to 95 in June following a “promising” three-month run of increases. That’s according to the National Federation of Independent Business’
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
Crews work on railroad-overpass project on Binghamton’s Front Street
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Crews have started work on the $3 million project to lower the roadway beneath the Norfolk Southern railroad overpasses at the intersection
Comfort Windows opens new showroom in Ithaca
ITHACA — Comfort Window Co., Inc., which describes itself as the “largest home-improvement company in upstate New York,” has opened a showroom in Ithaca. The
Community Foundation of Tompkins County to formally open new headquarters on Thursday
ITHACA — The Community Foundation of Tompkins County will officially open its new headquarters in downtown Ithaca at 200 E. Buffalo St. on Thursday. The

Binghamton University Foundation names Doyle executive director
BINGHAMTON — The Binghamton University Foundation, the university’s fundraising arm, has named Sheila Doyle as its executive director. Doyle will report directly to Harvey Stenger,

Two employees acquire assets of Strategic Communications
SYRACUSE — Two employees of Strategic Communications, LLC have acquired the company’s assets as the firm’s owner begins stepping away from the business and into a consulting role. One of the employees is using his acquisition to spin off a new firm in the company’s former office in Washington, D.C. The acquisition closed on June

Scotsman Media Group leader discusses closure, job losses
SYRACUSE — The Scotsman Press, Inc., which does business as Scotsman Media Group, closed its printing operations in Syracuse and Chenango Bridge on July 3, ending about 60 years of operation in Central New York. The shutdown means the layoff of about 90 employees, the firm said in a statement released June 27. “They’ve just
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