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New York tops all states in rising jobless claims in latest week
The number of people applying for new unemployment-insurance benefits in New York state more than doubled to 40,252 in the week ending April 26 from
National Grid, local organizations launch new economic-development website
SYRACUSE — National Grid and local partner organizations today launched a new economic-development website that provides tools to help retain, grow, and attract new businesses
Hardinge announces quarterly dividend of 2 cents a share
ELMIRA — Hardinge Inc. (NASDAQ: HDNG), a global manufacturer of metal-cutting tools, announced Tuesday that its board of directors has authorized a regular quarterly cash
Carrols blames tax-incentive delay, weather for wider Q1 net loss
SYRACUSE — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST), a Syracuse–based firm that is the largest Burger King franchisee in the nation, today reported a net

St. Joseph’s launches new electronic health-record system
SYRACUSE — St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center has launched SJLinked, an electronic health-record (EHR) system across its entire system, including the hospital, clinics, and the
Albany–area solar firm to open Binghamton office, create 20 jobs
BINGHAMTON — Monolith Solar Associates, a Rensselaer–based solar-installation business, on Monday announced plans to open a regional office in Binghamton, creating 20 new jobs. The

In-house attorney for Upstate Medical joins Bond, Schoeneck & King
SYRACUSE — Regina Spause McGraw, former senior managing counsel at SUNY Upstate Medical University, has joined Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC. McGraw, who is also

Upstate consumer sentiment stays steady in April, Siena says
Consumer sentiment in upstate New York inched up 0.4 points to 69.2 in April, according to the latest monthly survey the Siena (College) Research Institute
Rich Nimey’s Sales and Service to formally open in new Utica location on May 16
UTICA — Rich Nimey’s Sales & Service will formally open its new facility at 2104 Dwyer Ave. in Utica on May 16. The Greater Utica

Gillibrand wants Obama administration to hold export forum in upstate New York
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) is urging the Obama administration to host a “Made in Rural America” export forum in upstate New York. Gillibrand made
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