New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has launched a statewide surety-bond assistance program in a bid to boost state contracting among small businesses and businesses owned by minorities and women.

The program, which Cuomo kicked off yesterday, is called the New York State Surety Bond Assistance Program. A surety bond guarantees an obligation or contract.

ITHACA — Ithaca College is now home to the beta version of Fanattac, an online social-media site that connects music fans and artists. Hollywood–based Fanattac, Inc. announced today it had closed on a $1 million private-placement financing deal.

“I was gratified to be able to answer promptly. I said I don’t know.”   —Mark Twain

There are less than 9 months before the 2012 presidential election.

SYRACUSE –– Local auto dealers are preparing to show their wares at the 104th Annual Syracuse AutoExpo, in hopes of building on the momentum of rebounding vehicle sales.

The new car show will feature hundreds of cars and trucks spread out through two buildings and four floors totaling 135,000 square feet at the Oncenter and Convention Center in Syracuse.

"I do not seek. I find."

- Pablo Picasso



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