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Jobless claims rise 16 percent in New York
The number of people filing initial applications for unemployment benefits in New York state jumped more than 16 percent to 19,042 in the week ending

People news: First Niagara names Dempsey corporate controller
BUFFALO, N.Y. — First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG) announced it has named Brian M. Dempsey senior vice president and corporate controller. Dempsey will
Honeywell completes dredging of Onondaga Lake a year ahead of schedule
GEDDES, N.Y. — Honeywell International, Inc. (NYSE: HON) says it has completed the dredging of Onondaga Lake “a year ahead of schedule.” The company is
UHS Hospitals’ McNally named to state workforce panel
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Michael McNally, vice president for human resources at UHS Hospitals, was recently named to the New York State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB).
Avalon Document Services acquires Utica company
UTICA, N.Y. — Avalon Document Services announced that it has acquired Graphics of Utica, a locally owned graphic design and printing business. Avalon didn’t disclose
Cayuga Medical Center, Schuyler Hospital form Cayuga Health System
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Medical Center of Ithaca and Schuyler Hospital of Montour Falls (Schuyler County) have announced the establishment of the Cayuga Health System,
Greater Utica Chamber announces 2014 Business of the Year Finalists
UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that it has selected the 10 finalists for the 2014 “Business of the Year
Syracuse, Ithaca startups recognized in Cleantech Open Northeast competition
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Full Circle Feed, a Syracuse–based startup company, captured a prize of $30,000 in cash and in-kind services in the Cleantech Open Northeast
State announces funding for disaster-relief housing in Oneida, Binghamton
New York state has awarded housing projects in Oneida and Binghamton more than $10 million in funding following housing losses during Hurricane Irene and Tropical
Cuomo: employers will save $45M on workers’-compensation costs in 2015
New York employers won’t have pay to pay as much into the state’s workers’-compensation system in 2015, resulting in savings to all employers totaling $45
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