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Ben Weitsman of Ithaca plans new recycling, steel-service center near Ithaca
ITHACA — Ben Weitsman of Ithaca will soon have a new location, having announced plans to build a new, “multi-million”-dollar scrap recycling and retail steel-service near Ithaca. Weitsman already operates a steel facility at 132 Cherry St. in Ithaca, and the upcoming project would replace the existing location and a recycling operation across the street […]

Destiny USA owner takes issue with HVAC concerns keeping malls closed
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA operator Pyramid Management Group is taking exception to the notion that shopping center heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems

Cuomo confirms CNY, four other regions will enter phase 4 on Friday
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Central New York, Mohawk Valley, North Country, Southern Tier, and Finger Lakes regions will start phase four of their reopening on

Cuomo says CNY, four other regions are on track to enter phase four of reopening on Friday
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Central New York, Mohawk Valley, North Country, Southern Tier, and Finger Lakes regions are on track to enter phase four

Oneida County, Mohawk Valley EDGE announce grant program for microenterprise businesses
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County and Mohawk Valley EDGE announced that they will administer a new micro-grant program to assist existing and startup micro companies.

Utica accounting firms to merge
UTICA, N.Y. — Feldman & Company CPAs, LLP, a Utica–based accounting firm, plans to merge with D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP in a deal that will

Madison County warns of potential COVID-19 exposure at two businesses
CANASTOTA, N.Y. — The Madison County Health Department has confirmed that an employee at the Fastrac at 3388 Seneca Turnpike in Canastota has tested positive

UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Sunday reported 15 new COVID-19 cases to bring the total to 1,361. It’s also warning of potential exposure to

UNPAUSING CNY: Snapshots of life as Central New York reopens its economy amid the pandemic
A busy Point Place Casino in the Bridgeport area of the town of Sullivan on the evening of June 16. Point Place and two other

More than 30 Onondaga County small businesses awarded COVID-19 stabilization grants
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A total of 31 small businesses in Onondaga County that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 restrictions are sharing in $150,000 in
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