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Challenger: Holiday retail hiring down from record levels
After beginning with its strongest start in 14 years, the pace of holiday hiring in November slipped below last year’s level, suggesting that retailers may
State: Gouverneur Savings & Loan to convert to state charter
GOUVERNEUR — The Gouverneur Savings & Loan Association in St. Lawrence County is among three New York banks that the state has approved for conversion
Community Bank System acquires professional-services practice from EBS-RMSCO
SYRACUSE — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE:CBU), through its subsidiary Benefit Plans Administrative Services, Inc. (BPAS), has reached an agreement to acquire the professional-services practice
Galaxy’s TK99/TK105 to broadcast Yankees’ games in 2014
SYRACUSE — The New York Yankees have chosen the Syracuse radio station TK99/TK105 as the new home for their baseball broadcasts in the local market
St. Lawrence University research: Nanoparticles may ease MS symptoms
CANTON — A team of scientists that includes St. Lawrence University biology and psychology professors, plus several recent graduates, has discovered that a specific type of
CBORD names Danowski VP of foodservice management solutions
ITHACA — The CBORD Group, Inc., a provider of cashless-card systems used to buy food on many college campuses, has appointed Damian Danowski as vice
Woodbine Group opens anglers’ paradise on Salmon River
ALTMAR — Thomas J. Fernandez is passionate about fly fishing. Fortunately, one of America’s premier venues for the sport is the Salmon River, located in
Boynton is “excited” and ready to become Crouse’s next CEO
SYRACUSE — Kimberly Boynton stands ready to become Crouse Hospital’s new CEO on New Year’s Day, and she believes her time as the hospital’s CFO
Philipson: Slow and steady wins the race
ROME — Six years after Sam Walton opened his first five-and-dime store in 1945 with the goal of being the lowest-cost provider, Herb Philipson opened
Siena: Upstate consumer sentiment recovers from October slide
After losing some confidence amid the federal-government shutdown in October, upstate New York and New York state consumers in November became a little more positive
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