Comptroller to audit Thruway gas stations

Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said today his office will audit gas prices on the New York State Thruway.

The audit will help determine if gas stations on the highway are overcharging motorists for fuel, according to the Comptroller's Office. The

Par Springer-Miller gets new president

NEW HARTFORD - Lawrence Hall is the new president of Par Springer-Miller Hospitality Systems, a subsidiary of PAR Technology Corp.'s (NYSE: PTC).

He replaces John Springer-Miller as president. Springer-Miller will stay with the company as a key

State workers'-compensation rates decline for second straight year

Rates for workers'-compensation insurance in New York will decrease 5 percent for 2009.

Combined with the 20 percent decrease for 2008, the rates have declined 25 percent from 2007, when the state enacted workers'-compensation reform legislation.

Comptroller rescinds Retirement System membership, service credits for three local attorneys

VERONA - The state Comptroller's Office today said it revoked the membership of a local attorney in the state Retirement System and rescinded the service credits of two others.

According to Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office, the Madison-Oneida

Verizon Wireless invests more than $100 million in regional network during 2008

SYRACUSE - Verizon Wireless is investing more than $100 million in network improvements in upstate New York during 2008, the company said today.

The improvements include 80 new cell sites across the region, having activated six in the Syracuse

Crown Construction navigates tough economy

DRYDEN - The last few years have been a challenge for Crown Construction, Inc.

The Dryden-based firm has seen its annual revenue dip from $5 million in 2005 to a projected range of $3.6 million to $4.1 million in 2008.

However, the company has