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NYS unemployment rises to 9%

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:05:59 GMT

New York's unemployment rate inched to 9 percent in October from 8.9 in September.

Discounts on toys start this weekend

Aaron Mason — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:32:17 GMT

Wal-Mart, Target and Sears will start discounting toys by as much as 60 percent this weekend. Six days ahead of Black Friday.

Schumer pushes venison tax credit

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:07:14 GMT

Sen. Charles Schumer has proposed a tax deduction for deer hunters who donate their processed venison to food pantries and soup kitchens.

Some Wal-Mart Black Friday deals leak

Aaron Mason — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:34:19 GMT

Some interesting Black Friday deals are leaking out tonight.

Websites offer holiday shopping help

Melissa Holmes — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:44:27 GMT

Melissa Holmes runs down the best sites to track deals and save some green as the holiday shopping season approaches.

New federal rules regarding fees

Mark Parrotte — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:33:23 GMT

Banks must now get customer consent before charging large overdraft fees.

Dunlop likely to increase production

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:33:32 GMT

Goodyear Tired has announced the closing of a plant in Spartanburg, S.C. which means an increased workload for the western New York facility and another in Georgia.

Google gift of free wifi to travelers

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:11:14 GMT

Google has arranged for free Wi-Fi service in 47 airports, including the Buffalo Niagara International Airport The free service starts November 10th runs through Janurary 15.

Sprint to slash 2,500 jobs

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:12:35 GMT

Sprint Nextel Corp is planing to slash up to 2,500 workers by year's end. The cell phone-service provider looks to cut annual costs by at least $350 million.

Pam Am games could create 1,500 jobs

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:19:40 GMT

Toronto has won the bid to host the 2015 Pan Am games but the prize will be a real boost to Canadian cities all around the Golden Horseshoe.

Toronto commuters hoarding their tokens

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:50:57 GMT

Toronto commuters are bracing for a fare hike by the Toronto Transit Commission and are being accused of hoarding tokens.

Schumer blasts funds for China turbines

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:27:53 GMT

Senator Charles Schumer is calling on the Obama administration to reject an expected request for federal economic stimulus money as part of a $1.5 billion West Texas wind energy project because he says it will generate Chinese, not American, jobs.

Say Cheese: Yancey's Fancy to expand

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:37:46 GMT

The Town of Pembroke in Genesee County will receive $166,000 in New York state grants to help Yancey's Fancy, Inc. expand, create 15 Jobs

Johnson and Johnson to slash workforce

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:14:23 GMT

Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it will trim layers of management, cut jobs, and set other restructuring moves in order to save up to $900 million next year.

Medical supplier sheds dozens of jobs

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:44:46 GMT

The Glens Falls Chronicle is reporting that Navilyst Medical, which took over the former Boston Scientific catheter plan in Glens Falls in December 2007, has eliminated dozens of jobs.

Seneca Nation builds business near Cuba

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:28:18 GMT

The Seneca Nation of Indians broke ground near Cuba, NY at an area known as Oil Springs Territory for a new $2.5 million One Stop gas station and convenience store.

US Airways to slash 1,000 jobs

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:14:05 GMT

Struggling US Airways said Wednesday it will cut some 1,000 jobs next year, shift nearly all of its flying to its three hubs and Washington, and suspend several international routes.

Southwest offers $25 one way tickets

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:22:13 GMT

Southwest Airlines is rolling out some hard to beat prices on one-way tickets to select cities.

Senecas head to hearing on smokes tax

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:40:15 GMT

Members of the Seneca nation are in New York City to sound off on the state's plan to collect taxes on cigarettes sold on Indian land.

Toronto area Ford plant idled for week

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:39:49 GMT

A union spokesman says Ford Canada's Oakville plant will be idled for one week starting Monday due to a shortage of parts.

Electric cars to jolt NYS economy

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:23:07 GMT

The Reva Electric Car Co. will work with Bannon Automotive, of Freeport, N.Y., to assemble a three-door plug-in hatchback, the NXR, at a site in the Syracuse area.

Battle builds against NYS license plan

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:05:02 GMT

A northern New York county clerk is carrying out an online petition drive to thwart Gov. David Paterson's plan to require all New Yorkers to purchase new license plates next April.

Newsday to charge for online content

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:43:31 GMT

Newsday plans to start charging $5 a week for access to its Web site in a move that could generate more revenue but risks driving away readers.

Discounts for weekend commuters

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:53:54 GMT

New York City's transit system might offer passengers discounts to ride late at night and on weekends.

NFTA expands park and ride locations

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:18:06 GMT

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is nearly doubling its Park & Ride locations with the addition of 10 new sites.

NYS revs up for electric car plant

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:03:43 GMT

New York State looks to be on the road to landing one of the nation’s first assembly plants for electric cars.

Book price wars to benefit consumers

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:07:38 GMT

Target says it will offer some of this season's most anticipated book titles at $8.99, in line with recent moves by Walmart.com and Amazon.com.

New York Times to slash 100 from staff

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:42:14 GMT

The New York Times will cut the size of its news staff by 8 percent or 100 positions by the end of the year.

Rail slump leads to layoffs in Hornell

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:57:16 GMT

A decrease in rail industry business is blamed for putting hundreds of residents in the Hornell area. Alstom and city officials announced Thursday 502 employees will be laid off in the company’s Hornell facilities starting Jan. 18, 2010.

Buffalo ReUse names a new board

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:06:31 GMT

Buffalo ReUse elects a new board of directors.