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East Adams, former Syracuse Developmental Center property housing projects awarded state funding
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The state has awarded millions to Syracuse housing projects in the East Adams neighborhood and at the site of the former Syracuse

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Paige’s Childhood Cancer Fund has donated $200,000 to benefit cancer care and research at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. Paige officials and family members presented the check to the Upstate Foundation and hospital officials in a brief ceremony on Monday in the Kinney Performance Center of Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse, per

Munson wins $25,000 grant from New York State Council on the Arts
UTICA, N.Y. — The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) recently awarded Munson a $25,000 grant to support the arts and culture sector.

MVHS seeks interest for redevelopment of former St. Elizabeth Medical Center campus
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) in Utica wants to hear from qualified developers who are interested in redeveloping the former St. Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC) campus, a 21.3 acre site located on Genesee Street in Utica. MVHS has issued a request for expressions of interest (RFEI) for the project. The health system

New York’s minimum wage set for another increase on Jan. 1
ALBANY, N.Y. — The state’s minimum wage is set to go up again on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, marking the third straight year of increases

Trade Design Build formally opens community art hub
ULYSSES, N.Y. — Trade Design Build, an architecture and construction firm in the Ithaca area, recently unveiled a community art gallery. It’s part of a

Finger Lakes Land Trust hits milestone of conserving 35,000 acres
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) of Ithaca announced it has reached the “major milestone” of having conserved 35,000 acres across the

Viewpoint: Year-End Tax and Financial-Planning Strategies
The end of the year is nearly here, but there’s still time to take a closer look at your financial picture and make the most of tax-planning opportunities before the calendar turns to 2026. Thoughtful year-end planning can reduce your current tax bill, position you for long-term growth, and help ensure your wealth is transferred

Newly approved New York State energy plan takes all-of-the above approach
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s energy planning board on Dec. 16 voted unanimously to approve the more than 1,050-page state energy plan. The plan includes

G.A. Braun of Cicero is now operating under new ownership
CICERO — G.A. Braun of Cicero, a supplier in the North American laundry-equipment market, has a new owner. Jensen North America, a subsidiary of the Jensen-Group, acquired G.A. Braun. The deal closed on Dec. 1, J.B. Werner, former CEO of G.A. Braun, told CNYBJ in a Dec. 9 email. G.A. Braun is located at 79
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