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Local sales-tax collection growth in N.Y. slowed in 2024
ALBANY, N.Y. — Local government sales-tax collections across New York state increased in 2024 but the rise was the lowest in four years. The collections totaled $23.4 billion in calendar-year 2024, up by 1.6 percent, or $376 million, from 2023 levels, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in a report issued on Feb. 7. […]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) Athletics on Thursday launched a $50 million fundraising campaign over the next three years aimed at “leveling up its

Syracuse airport launches new parking-shuttle service
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) on Tuesday started a new parking-shuttle service at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). SRAA, which operates

Greater Binghamton Chamber presents award, economic outlook at annual event
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce held its annual Economic Forecast and Building BC Awards event on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Holiday Inn Binghamton. Leadership Alliance CEO Stacey Duncan presented the results of a local business leaders survey conducted in December 2024 that showed the top five state and local business

New York manufacturing index climbs back into positive territory in February
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business conditions index rose 18 points to 5.7 in February, pointing to growth in the sector. It was a

United Airlines to expand daily, nonstop service from Syracuse to Denver
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — United Airlines is expanding its daily, nonstop service from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) directly to Denver International Airport (DEN) to twice-daily

SUNY Poly, MVCC deepen partnership to promote education and the regional economy
UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) announced that the two schools are deepening their partnership through new initiatives designed to promote seamless academic transfer, foster career development, and support the regional economy. Key areas of collaboration include the integration of a dedicated transfer track in Open Houses at both

Onondaga County seeks proposals to redevelop Public Safety Building in downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County is seeking proposals to redevelop the Public Safety Building (PSB) at 511 S. State St. in Syracuse. The county in

Herkimer College generates nearly $150 million economic impact, study finds
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer College generated an economic impact of $149.8 million on the region in fiscal year 2022-2023, according to an economic-impact study conducted

Syracuse airport launches new parking-reservation system
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A new online parking-reservation tool is now available at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). Customers may pre-book parking up to 24 months
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