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SUNY ESF launches biggest fundraising campaign
SYRACUSE — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is describing it as the “most ambitious fundraising initiative in the College’s history.” The
New York home sales slide more than 6 percent in April
Inventory increased in the latest month ALBANY — New York realtors closed on the sale of 6,968 previously owned homes in April, down 6.2 percent
EBRI: retirees feeling better about retirement prospects
More than three-fourths of retirees (78 percent) are reporting a positive outlook for retirement, with those respondents confident they will have enough money to live
New executive director settles in at FOCUS Greater Syracuse
SYRACUSE — Alicia Ernest has been serving as the executive director of FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. for more than a month. Ernest tells CNYBJ in
Focusing on growth, four SUNY Oswego colleges to get new names
OSWEGO — Four colleges at SUNY Oswego, three of which were previously known as schools, will have different names beginning July 1. At the same
Inaugural Oneida County Restaurant Week set for July
It’s an opportunity to explore bold flavors and support area small businesses. What’s Upstate is launching Oneida County Restaurant Week this summer from July 13-24
NYS Q1 local sales-tax collections rise 3.2 percent
ALBANY — Local government sales-tax collections totaled $5.8 billion in the first quarter (January to March) of 2025, up 3.2 percent (or $180 million) from
State AG announces arrest of Madison County tax preparer
Miles Burton Marshall accused of running decades-long Ponzi scheme that stole $50 million WAMPSVILLE — A Madison County tax preparer and insurance agent was indicted
Barclay Damon formalizes semiconductor work with new team
SYRACUSE — Barclay Damon LLP says it has formally launched a semiconductor team to serve the “rapidly expanding” semiconductor manufacturing and supply-chain sector. The new
Dannible & McKee names new managing partner to start in mid-2026
Also announced new leadership posts starting this July SYRACUSE — Victor Vaccaro, Jr. is scheduled to assume the role of managing partner at Dannible &