Cuomo addresses ethics lapses in final State of the State speech
Gov. Andrew Cuomo saved his ethics proposals for the last stop of his State of the State tour in Albany, where he released a 10-point plan to address rampant corruption that has reached his own...
View ArticleInland port plans stalled, frustrating business community
The lack of progress on creation of an inland port in the Syracuse area is frustrating central New York business boosters. CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson says in the last six months central New...
View ArticleOswego County pursuing strategic economic advancement plan
Oswego County is embarking on its first comprehensive economic study in decades. The county legislature and Oswego County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) will split the cost of hiring a Saratoga...
View ArticleOnondaga County comptroller audits film commission
Onondaga County Comptroller Bob Antonacci has embarked on an audit strategy that focuses on economic development. The first target is the Onondaga County Film Commission. Onondaga County Executive...
View ArticleConsensus and economic development in Onondaga County dominate State of the...
In a wide ranging State of the County speech last night, Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney went on the defensive, saying many economic development projects, proposals and plans are often...
View ArticleSyracuse metro area last in job growth, but report shows some good signs
A new report from the Brookings Institution puts the Syracuse metropolitan area last out of the country’s 100 largest metro areas in adding jobs from 2010 to 2015. The Syracuse metro area consists of...
View ArticleLawmakers voice hope for reform of economic development contracts
One of the top issues remaining before the state legislature adjourns for the summer is fixing problems in the state’s economic development contracts. That’s after a scandal led to federal corruption...
View ArticleBefore session ends, some NY legislators want to pass flood relief,...
State legislators from central New York are sounding off on what they would like to see the Legislature accomplish before the legislative session ends in June. One item includes funding for damages...
View ArticleGroups seek action in Albany to counteract Trump policies
The New York State Legislature is back at the Capitol for three weeks of meetings before the session ends later in June. A number of advocacy groups say there’s an opportunity for lawmakers to act to...
View ArticlePush continues for greater oversight of economic development contracts
With less than two weeks left in the legislative session, some New York lawmakers are pressing for reform of the state’s economic development contracting process in light of a scandal that’s led to...
View ArticleMayoral control, reform uncertain as session draws to close
The New York state legislative session is drawing to a close, and Democrats and Republicans are digging in on the remaining issues of 2017. Among them is a measure to extend the New York City mayor’s...
View ArticleHochul says central NY should feel impact of economic development investment...
The impact of the more than a billion dollars the state has invested for economic development in central New York should be kicking in soon, according to state officials.
View ArticleOnondaga County Legislature target planning and economic development for 2017
One of the goals of the Onondaga County Legislature in 2017 will be updating of the county’s comprehensive plan that guides planning and economic development. Legislature Chairman Ryan McMahon will be...
View ArticleDeFrancisco says state needs tax cuts to revive economy, retain residents
Gov. Andrew Cuomo brings his State of the State speech across the state this week, with a scheduled stop in Syracuse on Wednesday. He’s expected to use these speeches to outline his agenda for the...
View ArticleCuomo addresses ethics lapses in final State of the State speech
Gov. Andrew Cuomo saved his ethics proposals for the last stop of his State of the State tour in Albany, where he released a 10-point plan to address rampant corruption that has reached his own...
View ArticleInland port plans stalled, frustrating business community
The lack of progress on creation of an inland port in the Syracuse area is frustrating central New York business boosters. CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson says in the last six months central New...
View ArticleOswego County pursuing strategic economic advancement plan
Oswego County is embarking on its first comprehensive economic study in decades. The county legislature and Oswego County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) will split the cost of hiring a Saratoga...
View ArticleOnondaga County comptroller audits film commission
Onondaga County Comptroller Bob Antonacci has embarked on an audit strategy that focuses on economic development. The first target is the Onondaga County Film Commission. Onondaga County Executive...
View ArticleConsensus and economic development in Onondaga County dominate State of the...
In a wide ranging State of the County speech last night, Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney went on the defensive, saying many economic development projects, proposals and plans are often...
View ArticleSyracuse metro area last in job growth, but report shows some good signs
A new report from the Brookings Institution puts the Syracuse metropolitan area last out of the country’s 100 largest metro areas in adding jobs from 2010 to 2015. The Syracuse metro area consists of...
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