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Snow Dragon, i3Assemblies join START-UP NY program
Snow Dragon Corp. and i3Assemblies Inc. are among 39 startup companies that have joined the START-UP NY program. START-UP NY stands for SUNY Tax-free Areas

CNY region unemployment rates dipped in September compared to a year ago
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Binghamton, Utica–Rome, Ithaca, and Watertown–Fort Drum metro areas decreased in September compared to a year ago, according to the latest

Central New York jobs picture mixed in latest state report
The Syracuse, Binghamton, and Utica–Rome regions lost jobs in the past 12 months, while the Ithaca and Watertown–Fort Drum regions gained jobs in the same

New York’s weekly jobless claims rise again as layoffs increase
The number of people filing first-time applications for unemployment benefits in New York state rose significantly for a second straight week, signaling a recent rise

Syracuse University names Raj interim dean of Whitman School
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University has named S.P. Raj as interim dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, “effective immediately.” The appointment follows

The Agency breaks ground on construction of new headquarters, business-development center
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Agency on Monday held a groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming economic and business development center in the town of Dickinson. The

Dominion Foundation donates $25,000 to MVCC for veterans-training project
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) will use a $25,000 donation from the Dominion Foundation to start the veterans environmental training (VET) project.
How the Genius NY competition selection process will work
SYRACUSE — The selection process to determine the finalists in the Genius NY business competition will include about 20 people, says Jonathan Parry, director of Genius NY. Genius NY is a $2 million business accelerator based at the Syracuse Technology Garden. Genius NY stands for Growing ENtrepreneurs & Innovators in UpState New York. It’s an

CNY Best Places to Work Awards event honors 25 companies
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The 2016 Central New York Best Places to Work Awards breakfast on Thursday morning recognized 25 area organizations. A crowd of about

Craylee’s Diner formally opens in downtown Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — Craylee’s Diner recently formally opened in downtown Utica. Craylee’s, located at 237 Bleecker St., was remodeled by owner Jennifer Mandia and Lance
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