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New York’s weekly jobless claims decline again in latest week
The number of people filing first-time applications for unemployment benefits in New York state dipped 4 percent to 15,159 in the week ending Oct. 29

WCNY Public Media hires Geiger as VP, COO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — WCNY Public Media has announced the hiring of Chris Geiger to the “newly created role” of executive VP and COO, effective Tuesday.

New York’s weekly jobless claims decline in latest week
The number of people filing initial claims for unemployment benefits in New York state fell nearly 7 percent to 15,911 in the week ending Oct.

State finishes $8 million bridge replacement on I-81 in Tully
TULLY, N.Y. — New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of an $8 million project to replace the northbound and southbound bridges

Syracuse men’s basketball team picked to finish 5th in ACC this season
Syracuse University has been picked fifth in the 2016-17 ACC preseason men’s basketball poll, the conference announced Wednesday at the annual ACC Operation Basketball event

Destiny USA hotel to be an Embassy Suites by Hilton
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA says its upcoming hotel will operate under the Embassy Suites by Hilton brand. The hotel is under construction in the

Milford Academy: The Sparta of football
NEW BERLIN — In ancient Greece, Sparta was known for the citizens’ focus on military training and excellence. Male Spartans began their military training at age seven when they entered the educational system, which emphasized discipline, weapons training, and physical stamina, along with philosophy and logic. The boys lived in communal settings away from their
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced that the New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended the addition of 22 properties, resources and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. They include three properties in Syracuse. The State and National Registers are the official lists of buildings, structures, districts, landscapes, objects
Organizers expect large turnout when Syracuse hosts 2017 World Canals Conference
SYRACUSE — Organizers expect hundreds of international delegates and thousands of local and regional residents at waterfront events when Syracuse hosts the 2017 World Canals Conference (WCC) next fall. The New York State Canal Corporation, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, and Visit Syracuse will host the event next Sept. 24-Sept. 28 at the Marriott Syracuse

People news: Syracuse Crunch announce staff promotions
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Crunch have promoted Mark Hayes to senior director of revenue and partnership development and Jonathan Smaldon to senior director of
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