economy

In upstate, the minimum wage is at $9, but will rise to $12.50 by the end of 2020. It is an issue that affects many across upstate, from farmers and small…

Local governments and schools say they are struggling over a property tax cap that will allow what amounts to a 0 percent increase in tax levies in the…

It may not have taken place around a roulette wheel, but there was a palpable air of suspense as the state Gaming Facility Location Board announced the 3…

Confidence among upstate New York business leaders is up slightly, according to a new poll, but worries over health care reform and workforce quality are…

Central New York’s major economic booster group is predicting the region’s economy this year will be more of the same, maybe a little bit…

Jonathan Slater teaches communications at SUNY Plattsburgh. It’s the end of the work day, and he’s headed out to his car to go home.But Jonathan’s commute…

Controversy is overshadowing proposed improvements to the U.S. side of the Peace Bridge, the border crossing between Buffalo, N.Y. and Fort Erie, Ontario.…

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s is proposing a border crossing fee for those traveling into the country from Canada. So far the idea is drawing…

New York Electric Motor Service, a small motor company based in Glens Falls, changed hands at the beginning of the year, and additional hiring is likely…

The main economic booster engine for central New York is predicting economic growth in the region in 2013 will look a lot like last year.CenterState CEO…