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Elmira man busted for trying to use counterfeit bills at area Kohl’s store
BIG FLATS, N.Y. — The New York State Police announced they have arrested an Elmira man after he tried to use counterfeit $50 bills to

ANDRO wins Army contract to develop adaptive radios for unmanned vehicle communications
ROME — The U.S. Army has awarded ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC a $1.1 million contract to develop a next-generation, miniaturized tactical radio called ARROW (adaptive radio for robotic warfare) for use in unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). A UAS includes a drone and equipment used to control its flight. ANDRO, which

Onondaga County warns of potential COVID-19 exposure at Skaneateles business
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that an employee at the LakeHouse Pub in Skaneateles has tested positive for COVID-19. Members

State announces MilkLaunch, a milk startup competition
The state has announced MilkLaunch, a new startup competition focused on “accelerating product innovation” for dairy products in New York. The New York State Department

Destiny USA to scale back hours starting Tuesday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA announced it is cutting back its hours of operation, based on feedback from its tenants and mall visitors. As of
4 Factors to Consider Before Buying an Essential Business in COVID Times
The shutdowns and rollbacks of businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to play havoc with the U.S. economy. But the least-affected businesses during the crisis, for the most part, have been those deemed “essential” by state and local governments, allowing those companies to remain fully operational or close to it. Meanwhile, with the idea
The NoBull Company leases space at the Atrium Building in downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE— The NoBull Company has leased 1,468 square feet of office space in the Atrium Building, located at 2 Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse, JF Real Estate announced. Matt Funiciello of JF Real Estate represented the owners of the Atrium Building in this lease transaction. Along with using its space to record and film its

Onondaga, Madison counties to allow indoor classes at gyms
Both Onondaga County and Madison County on Thursday announced they are allowing gyms and fitness centers to hold indoor classes again after five months of
Semifinalists make pitch for prize funding in 76West clean-energy competition
Event was held virtually BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The 19 semifinalists in the 76West clean-energy competition have made their pitches and are hoping to secure funding when the winners are announced in the fall. The companies presented their cases for winning during a virtual event held Aug. 18 and 19 on the competition’s website, the New
Watertown construction firm shows the value of federal contracts for small business
The success of Mary Warren, a professional engineer and president of the Black Horse Construction Group in Watertown, illustrates the “value” of a federal contract, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Black Horse Construction Group — a woman- and veteran-owned small business that is a certified 8(a) firm — has achieved steady growth
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