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Nearly 40 small Syracuse firms use $350K in latest COVID grants
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — COVID-19 relief grants totaling $350,000 will benefit 39 Syracuse small businesses and organizations as their operations continue during the ongoing pandemic. The Syracuse Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) awarded the funding, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced Feb. 25. The second round of grants comes from federal CARES Act funding. The $350,000 figure brings the […]
CNY closed, pending home sales fall in January amid tight inventory; home prices rise
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A 30 percent drop in available homes for sale put a crimp in housing sales in Central New York to start the year. Closed sales in the six-county CNY area covered by the Greater Syracuse Association of Realtors (GSAR) fell 3.6 percent to 617 in January from 640 a year ago and
New Mohawk Valley sign business thrives amid pandemic
WHITESTOWN, N.Y. — While some businesses have closed their doors due to the pandemic, others have been able to start up and prosper. For Becky D’Aiuto, owner of Mohawk Valley Signs & Solutions, her business-ownership dream became a reality in January, after securing a location at 5994 Judd Road in the town of Whitestown. This
State announces $4 million to help farms address impacts of climate change
ALBANY, N.Y. — Farms across New York state will receive state funding to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, enhance soil health, and promote energy savings. Projects also increase irrigation capacity and emphasize water management to mitigate the effects of periods of drought on crops and livestock, as well as heavy rainfall and flooding. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on
CEO FOCUS: Small Businesses Prioritized with Recent PPP Changes
Since the beginning of the pandemic, our team has actively worked with local, state, and federal leaders to advocate for the resources that will have the most impact on the ability of the business community to successfully recover. We know that small businesses are among the hardest hit by the economic crisis. They are also employers of
Onondaga County opens 900 COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Monday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon on Friday morning announced the county has 900 appointments for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine available. The appointments
Utica coffee shop to use $9K grant from Be A Neighbor Fund
UTICA, N.Y. — Café Domenico, a coffee shop located at 2011 Genesee St. in Utica, has been awarded a $9,000 grant from the Be A
Madison County selects Buffalo firm to develop “Pocket Neighborhood” project along old Erie Canal
CANASTOTA, N.Y. — Madison County officials have selected Savarino Companies of Buffalo to develop the “Pocket Neighborhood” project along the Old Erie Canal in Canastota.
AIS, Griffiss Institute partner on cybersecurity, information-security education series
ROME, N.Y. — Assured Information Security (AIS) and the Griffiss Institute (GI), both of Rome, are teaming up to offer a free, virtual education series
Lewis County, partners to gauge economic impact of snowmobiling
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Lewis County Economic Development is working with Jefferson Community College (JCC) and Camoin Associates Economic Development of Saratoga Springs to conduct an
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