CNY Economy

Several Upstate NY Congressmembers are pushing for Defense Department funding for Gallium extraction and refining. John Mannion says local companies have valuable expertise, with economic benefits.

Centerstate CEO released its 2026 Economic Forecast, with a survey of local businesses' attitudes toward hiring, investment and the overall economy. Majority have a positive outlook & intend to grow.

Mayor Ben Walsh plans a meeting Oct 27 to share information about a grocery store slated for Valley Plaza. It will help with access to healthy food and boost economy.

The lure of the NY State Fair is more than fun rides... it's an introduction to farming opportunities.

Sen. Chuck Schumer’s office has been tracking tourism from Canada since Pres. Trump began imposing hefty tariffs.

The medical university's medical students and workforce credited as the primary economic drivers for the large sum. The City of Economist says Syracuse gets an estimated $1 billion dollars in economic benefits, maybe more.

President Trump has promised sweeping tariffs will begin on February 1. How 25% tariffs on neighboring nations will impact the goods we buy in Central New York.

The 21st Syracuse International Film Festival starts Friday and runs through the weekend. Juried films cover social issues and entertainment, shorts and animation. Panels cater to filmmakers and others.

New York State Legislators are considering a bill to create public banks in the state, following the collapse of Signature Bank and other scares.

Several CEO's in high ranking companies have low confidence in the state of the economy, according to several CNY companies in a Siena College poll.