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New York manufacturing index slides in September
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell 7 points to 19.0 in September, “pointing to a slower pace of growth than last month.”

WCNY names Hatem chief marketing officer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — WCNY announced that Cristina Hatem, of Jamesville, has joined the public broadcaster as VP and chief marketing officer. Hatem brings more than

What channel is the Syracuse football game on? (vs. Florida State)
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Orange football team (2-0, 0-0 ACC) seeks a third win to open its 2018 season on Saturday afternoon when it

Utica’s Quanterion Solutions wins nearly $32 million Defense Department contract
UTICA, N.Y. — Quanterion Solutions, Inc. of Utica has been awarded a $31.65 million contract to provide “basic center operations” for the Homeland Defense and

Syracuse basketball point guard Frank Howard suffers injury
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Returning starting point guard Frank Howard has sustained an injury to his leg, Syracuse basketball announced late Friday morning. “Senior guard Frank

NUAIR selects AirMap as UTM provider at Griffiss test site
ROME, N.Y. — The Syracuse–based NUAIR Alliance and Griffiss International Airport in Rome have selected AirMap to provide UAS traffic management (UTM) services at the

ACC announces conference game dates, times for Syracuse 2018-19 men’s basketball schedule
Game photo credit: Adam Rombel/ BJNN file photo of 2018 Virginia at Syracuse game

Bassett doctors, nurses to help medical-relief efforts in Puerto Rico
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown will send some doctors and nurses to the Puerto Rican island of Vieques to help staff a

Tampa Bay Lightning, Syracuse Crunch extend affiliation agreement for up to seven years
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Tampa Bay Lightning and Syracuse Crunch on Wednesday jointly announced a five-year affiliation extension, with an option for two additional years.

Destiny USA, Syracuse Athletics team up for tourism promotion
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA and Syracuse Athletics on Monday announced a “multi-year strategic tourism partnership designed to drive travel and tourism to Central New
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