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Siena survey: New Yorkers find real-estate market ‘strongly positive’
New York state consumers’ view of the real-estate market is “strongly positive” for the second straight quarter, and the expectation is that this market is “here to stay.” That’s according to Donald Levy, director of the Siena (College) Research Institute (SRI), which released its latest survey report of consumer real-estate sentiment in the Empire State […]
Officials break ground on the Finger Lakes Viticulture Center in Geneva
GENEVA, N.Y. — Construction of the Finger Lakes Viticulture Center is set to begin soon on the campus of the Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park (also called The Technology Farm) in Geneva, adjacent to the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station. On Oct. 24, about 150 guests gathered at the Technology Farm to break ground
SU to name downtown Warehouse in honor of outgoing Chancellor Nancy Cantor
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University (SU) will name its academic and community facility at 350 W. Fayette St. the “Nancy Cantor Warehouse” in honor of the departing chancellor. Richard Thompson, chairman of the Syracuse University board of trustees, made the announcement Thursday night at a dinner honoring Cantor’s legacy in the Schine Student Center. Cantor “fully
Hardinge profit declines 63 percent in third quarter
ELMIRA — Hardinge, Inc. (NASDAQ: HDNG), an international manufacturer of advanced metal-cutting tools, reported that its profit fell 63 percent in the third quarter as acquisitions couldn’t offset declining internal sales. The Elmira–based manufacturer, which generates three-fourths of its sales outside North America, posted net income of $1.5 million, or 13 cents a share, in
Upstate Medical president, David Smith, to resign
SYRACUSE — Dr. David R. Smith said he will resign as president of the State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University, Central New York’s largest employer. SUNY earlier this week announced it had placed Smith on leave due to “an ongoing review of compensation issues” and “recent health issues.” Smith on Thursday
Cuomo: Time Warner Cable Business Class to move into DeWitt shopping center
DeWITT — Time Warner Cable, Inc. (NYSE: TWC) plans to develop a $7.3 million business-services center in a “long-vacant space” in a shopping plaza along
Cornell to lead $2.3 million effort to improve economic links to marine ecosystems
ITHACA — Cornell University today announced it will lead a team of international researchers to improve the link between local economies and the “natural wealth”
Greater Binghamton Chamber launches revamped website
BINGHAMTON — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce recently unveiled its newly redesigned website, which it says is designed more effectively to highlight the chamber’s
Lockheed Martin lays off 80 in Salina, 65 in Owego
Defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) on Wednesday announced plans to lay off 80 employees from its site in Salina and 65 employees from its location
SUNY Upstate Medical president placed on leave for outside pay
SYRACUSE — The State University of New York (SUNY) on Tuesday announced that Dr. David Smith, president of Upstate Medical University, is on leave due
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