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State’s regions a mixed bag of construction job gains, losses
Construction employment declined over the past year in 157 out of 337 metropolitan areas, including Syracuse, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. According
Health-care career program gives students hands-on experience
ONEIDA — For Ryan Duke, a senior at Oneida High School, participating in the Allied Health Partnership helped him solidify his decision to become a surgeon. For others, the career-exploration program by Oneida Healthcare Systems, Inc. and Madison-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) may help them decide they want to specialize in a different
Hofmann, Heid’s start distribution, promotion partnership
SYRACUSE — Hot on the heels of the announcement of its new ownership, Hofmann Sausage Company revealed that it has once again started distributing its products directly to the well-known Heid’s of Liverpool hot-dog restaurant. The deal also includes co-promotion of the Hofmann and Heid’s brands through website ads and links. The businesses provided no
Utica company wins $3.5 million Department of Defense contract
UTICA — USA Sewing will manufacture 115,000 flame-resistant combat gloves for the U.S. Army after winning a contract from the Department of Defense. The company
Eaton to acquire Cooper Industries in $11.8 billion deal
Cleveland–based Eaton Corp. will acquire Cooper Industries plc later this year and reincorporate by creating a new company in Ireland. Eaton (NYSE: ETN) is an
State gains few jobs, unemployment steady
New York gained 100 private-sector jobs in April, but with a private sector job count of 7.3 million, New York is one of only five
Little Falls Hospital plans renovation project
LITTLE FALLS — Little Falls Hospital is set to begin a $12.3 million expansion and renovation project to upgrade the facility to meet the rising
Laing Industries returns to diesel services
CONKLIN — The Laing family is back in the diesel business with a new diesel-service division at Laing Industries, Inc. The company, which got its
Lourdes completes $70M Mission 2012 project
BINGHAMTON — After three years and $70 million, Lourdes Hospital completed its Mission 2012 project and celebrated with an open house at the new facility
Hardinge reports improved first quarter
ELMIRA — Machine-tool manufacturer Hardinge, Inc. continued its return to profitability with a strong first quarter in which profit jumped and sales edged up. Hardinge
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