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Doyle Security Systems acquires Titan Security in DeWitt
DeWITT, N.Y. — Rochester–based Doyle Security Systems, Inc. announced it has acquired all customer accounts of Titan Security, LLC of DeWitt. Doyle Security Systems, Inc.

Oneida County woman accused of stealing more than $3,000 from her employer
SYLVAN BEACH, N.Y. — New York State Police in Sylvan Beach on Thursday arrested 22-year-old Shania A. Leonard, of Blossvale, for 3rd degree grand larceny

Ansco Lofts development in Binghamton includes residential, commercial space
BINGHAMTON — The Ansco Lofts, a development located at the site of the former Ansco Camera Factory in Binghamton, has opened following a $25 million renovation project. Paulus Development of Syracuse renovated the property into a mixed-use development that offers 100 new lofts and nearly 35,000 square feet of commercial space on the building’s ground

Adirondack North Country Association appoints three new board members
The new members are: J. Daniel Mohr, executive VP and chief financial officer at Utica–based Adirondack Bank; Kevin Richardson, executive VP of sales and operations at Sackets Harbor–based Agbotic Inc.; and Noah Shaw, a partner with Buffalo–based Hodgson Russ Attorneys LLP and co-chair of the firm’s renewable-energy practice, working from its Saratoga Springs office. The

Funding for REDC competition, Downtown Revitalization Initiative included in state budget proposal
ALBANY, N.Y. — The proposed New York State budget includes funding for a 10th round of the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) competition and a

CenterState CEO report: 65 percent of area firms expect to boost hiring this year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A new report from CenterState CEO finds almost two-thirds of nearly 200 contributors surveyed (65 percent) expect an increase in jobs and

Cuomo proposes adding five days to the New York State Fair
(Story Updated 1/22/2020 – 1:37 PM) GEDDES, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo is seeking to extend the New York State Fair to 18 days this

The story of local rental website, OrangeHousing.com
As a property manager in Syracuse, during the late 1990s, Donna Glassberg noticed a problem that needed a solution. Renters struggled to find housing in an easy, accessible way. While walking in her Syracuse University neighborhood, Glassberg would see cars pulled off to the side of the road, with people writing numbers off the for-rent

Study finds Upstate Medical University has $2.5 billion impact on economy
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University contributed $2.5 billion to the state and local economy and supported, directly and indirectly, more than 18,321 jobs across

Stevens Office Interiors and parent company rebrand as Intivity
DeWITT, N.Y. — Stevens Office Interiors of DeWitt, which was acquired by a Rochester–area company nearly two years ago, is finally getting a new name.
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