Economy Growth Holds Steady in Final GDP Reading
The fourth quarter shows slow expansion with the final gross domestic product unchanged at 1.1 percent. Analysts note modest gains across sectors as inflation pressures ease and consumer demand stabilizes, keeping annual growth modest.
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Schott Corp acquires full ownership of Aubin Company
Schott Corp. becomes sole owner of Aubin Company after buying out its joint venture partner in Schott-Fostec LLC in Auburn. The 135 worker plant remains unchanged in name and management, with Schott already holding 60 percent of the venture. Terms were not disclosed.
Comair Cancels Schedule Amid Ongoing Pilot Strike
Comair, the second largest regional airline, canceled a week of night flights as pilots remained on strike. The disruption began Monday with no government action expected, and the carrier sought to rebook passengers on other carriers including its Delta Air Lines parent. Comair operates three daily flights out of Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
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Comair
Delta Air Lines
Syracuse
Hancock
International Arport
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Computer skill growth drives two year degrees, not four year
More jobs may not require a four year college degree with as much as 70 percent of high wage positions possibly needing only an associate degree or technical certificate. Employers seek basic computer skills and local programs in Central New York offer courses at varied costs. Institutions listed include BOCES Onondaga Cortland Bradison, Onondaga Community College EXCEL, Syracuse University Center for Business Information Technologies, Bryant and Stratton, IIT Technical Institute. Contact Education Connection at 446-0505 for course information.
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Central New York
Onondaga Cortland Bradison Boces
Onondaga Community College Excel
Syracuse University
Center For Business Information Technologies
Bryant and Stratton
IIT Technical Institute
Education Information Center
RLS Career Center
Ener Pee Sae Lestions Reing Educational & Fons
James St
Syracuse
mis@borg.com
NiMo says it has enough power for summer to avoid shortages
Niagara Mohawk officials said they secured adequate power for the summer to shield customers from wholesale price spikes seen in California. VP Clement Nadeau said the supply in the service area is more than adequate, with 9,750 gigawatt hours needed in June through August under normal weather. About 78 percent will be at fixed prices, while 2,150 gigawatt hours go to large industrials on the open market.
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California
New York City
Niagara Mohawk
Ualty
Clement Nadeau
Avara Mohawk
Nadeau
Nisgara Motawk
Nine Mile Point
NiMo
Constellation Nuclear
New York Power Authority
XRG Energy
Oswego
Huntley
Dunkirk
NiSfo
Orion Power Holdings
Mizpah Towers: vacant Syracuse landmark blights Columbus Circle
The former First Baptist Church Mizpah Towers, skyline Gothic and 1,200 seats, has sat empty since 1988 after water leaks and a 1998 theft of 43 stained glass panes. City and developers eye arts corridor but lack funds. roof repairs worth 185,500 funded by state and city grants.
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Onondaga County
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Syracuse
First Baptist Church
Mizpah Towers
Columbus Circle
First Baptists
First Baptist
Onondaga
Vito Sciscioli
Sciscioli
EWO Envestors
the Baptists
Symphony Hall
State Education Department
Metropolitan Development Association
Montgomery Street
MDA
Avenue of the Arts
State Office of Historic Preservation
Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency
Gomer of
Montgomery and
Jefferson Streets
Ambulance service upgrades fleet and monitors
Rural Metro Medical Services announced it will spend at least 250000 over three years to replace heart monitors and upgrade ambulances. Syracuse operation added three new units and four new monitors, planning 18 more monitor replacements while expanding other services to offset Medicare cutbacks. The company handles over 54000 calls annually across six counties.
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Rural/Metro Medical Services
Emergency Medical Service
Syracuse
Hural/Metro
Mike Addario
Phil Politano
Metro
Rural Metro
Politano
Rural
Metra
Onondaga
Cayuga
Madison
Schoharie
Montgomery
Herkimer
Mid-life career shift offered to boost job meaning
Mid-life workers face a changing world from an industrial to a knowledge age with longer careers. Tips include keeping an open mind, finding a supportive advisor, researching options online, and allowing ample time for self discovery. Leslie Rose McDonald of Pathfinders Career Transition Services is cited.
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Leslie Rose McDonald
Pathfinders Career Transiion Services
Liverpool
Leslie McDonald
Morgan Road
N.Y
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