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AAA survey finds consumer interest in EVs is declining, hybrids preferred
Consumers’ interest in buying a fully electric car is declining according to a new survey report. Only about one in five adults surveyed (18 percent) say they’d be “very likely” or “likely” to buy a new or used electric vehicle (EV) (not a hybrid), down from 23 percent last year, according to the most recent […]
PAR focuses on core business with sale of two subsidiaries
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE: PAR) is making moves to focus its business on the restaurant industry, announcing it will sell both subsidiaries that comprise its government operating segment for a combined $102 million. PAR sold PAR Government Systems Corp. (PGSC) to Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., (NYSE: BAH) in a deal that
Downtown Farmers Market begins its 52nd season on Tuesday in Syracuse’s Clinton Square
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Downtown Farmers Market is set for its 52nd season, beginning Tuesday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse.
Small business information series plans summer workshops
New York’s new Small Business Summer Series informational events and workshops will tour the state this summer, including several stops around Central New York. The series aims to connect entrepreneurs to free resources, support, and services, according to a release from Gov. Kathy Hochul. It includes the second Interagency Small Business Tour as well as
Broome County sets plans for 40th annual Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally in early August
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally turns 40 this year and takes place Aug. 2-4 at Otsiningo Park in the town of Dickinson, Broome County Executive Jason Garnar and event organizers announced on May 29. Attracting more than 100,000 people to the region, the three-day event is considered one of the top
Recapping the Greater Binghamton Chamber’s annual meeting and awards
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce held its 60th annual dinner and meeting on May 21 at the DoubleTree by Hilton on Water Street, honoring a slate of award recipients. Tanya Williams, owner of Caribbean Patty World, was honored as the 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year for her leadership and entrepreneurial skills,
Binghamton aims to redevelop Collier Street parking lot
Developer proposals due in early October BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Those interested in buying and redeveloping the property at 69 Collier St. in downtown Binghamton have until early October to submit a plan to the City of Binghamton. It’s the site of the former Collier Street parking ramp now operating
New York closed, pending home sales rise in April
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York realtors closed on the sale of 7,155 previously owned homes in April, up 1.5 percent from the 7,046 existing homes they sold in April 2023. Pending sales climbed more than 6 percent in April, pointing to further increases in closed home sales in the next couple months, according to the
Rock City Development looks to lift Little Falls community
LITTLE FALLS — From housing to future leaders, Rock City Development is going all in on Little Falls, investing in the community to build its future. Rock City Development said it was formed in 2018 as a partnership between local business leaders, vested in the community, who envisioned a management company that would acquire, develop,
DiNapoli releases report on IDA activity across the state
Industrial development agencies (IDA) across the state helped spur 4,320 projects valued at $132 billion in 2022, an increase of 5 percent over 2021, according to a recent report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. However, that development can come at a cost to local communities, he warned, as those projects combined received
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