Ryan Delaney

Options narrow, opinions widen on I-81's future through Syracuse

Ryan Delaney — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:42:52 +0000

Transportation planners have narrowed the future of Interstate 81’s path through downtown Syracuse down to two likely options: rebuild, or re-route.

Proposed line would move natural gas from Binghamton to Syracuse

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:24:00 +0000

An energy company is looking into building a natural gas pipeline from near Binghamton to the Syracuse area. Millennium Pipeline Company is currently soliciting feedback from natural gas suppliers about their proposal to connect three supply lines running east-west across upstate New York, with a north-south line.

New York's "local" beef, often not as local as you think

Ryan Delaney — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:07:53 +0000

The steaks stacked in the coolers of butcher shops in New York may be marketed as local, but just what that label means varies widely.

In deal, Oneida will keep casino dominance over central New York

Ryan Delaney — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:07:00 +0000

The Oneida Indian Nation will for the first time share a sizeable chunk of gaming revenue from its casino operation in order to keep competition from the state out its backyard.

Research torpedo away: vehicle collecting data on Lake Ontario

Ryan Delaney — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:08:05 +0000

A small cylinder armed with research equipment is bobbing through Lake Ontario this week. It’s collecting data from a seasonal temperature barrier known as a thermal bar.

Primary challenge for Syracuse council president dropped

Ryan Delaney — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:25:21 +0000

Syracuse Democratic party activist Gary Morris has dropped his bid to become president of the Syracuse Common Council and endorsed current president Van Robinson Monday.

Baldwinsville post office dedicated in honor of fallen Marine

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:51:05 +0000

The post office in Baldwinsville is now named for a fallen Marine born and raised in the town. On Monday, a ceremony was held to dedicate the building.

Remington Arms' owner breaks silence on state's gun laws

Ryan Delaney — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:57:42 +0000

The owner of the Remington Arms factory in upstate New York has finally made a statement about the state's strict gun control laws, calling them unconstitutional, nearly four months after their enactment.

20 year high expected for commercial traffic on canals

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:13:22 +0000

While often seen as an economic lifeline of another era, New York's canals are poised to have a big year for moving freight; almost two centuries after goods were first transported on the upstate New York waterway.

'Buy local' promoter will hold local economy summit in Syracuse

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:24:00 +0000

A promoter of the buy local movement in Syracuse will hold a regional summit next month to promote local business and encourage entrepreneurs to set up shop.

New arts festival coming to Syracuse

Ryan Delaney — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:13:00 +0000

Artists in central New York will try to bring their craft to the masses during a new art festival and conference slated for late September.

Tech industry calls STEM jobs report flawed

Ryan Delaney — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:34:00 +0000

A recent report claiming there are enough qualified Americans to work in the tech industry without expanding current work visa programs, has drawn criticism.

Business lines up against proposed border crossing fee

Ryan Delaney — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:22:08 +0000

Business leaders are joining with several New York members of Congress who oppose the idea of introducing a fee for visitors crossing the border into the U.S., citing the importance of Canadians to upstate New York’s economy.

Once the dominant grower, New York is rediscovering hops

Ryan Delaney — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:54:47 +0000

Dave Pasick moved back to his family’s farm just north of Utica a few years ago, naming it Szaro Farms, after an old family name.

Army bases' land is resource for generating energy

Ryan Delaney — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:06:55 +0000

The U.S. military is the largest consumer of energy in the federal government. But it also has a tremendous resource for generating its own energy: all the land bases sit on.

Cuomo will join talks on upstate cities' fiscal problems

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:01:24 +0000

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signaled he will join the discussion between the mayors of upstate New York's biggest cities on how to deal with their looming fiscal struggles.

Homeowners push for student zoning to fight rental properties

Ryan Delaney — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:29:00 +0000

The Southeast University Neighborhood Association has been fighting back against an invasion for decades.

Maffei marks 100 days back in office by talking jobs

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:15:00 +0000

Central New York's congressman has marked his first 100 days back in office by laying out a blueprint for jobs and the economy.

Gillibrand holds small business listening tour with SBA

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:36:02 +0000

New York's junior senator and the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration swung through upstate New York Monday to hold a series of roundtable talks with small business owners and economic development officials.

29.5% of recent high school graduates can't find work

Ryan Delaney — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:28:11 +0000

The unemployment rate for recent high school graduates has nearly doubled since the recession began, leaving almost a third of them without work, according to a report from an economic think tank.

Schumer pushes for more inspection and emergency action plans for NY dams

Ryan Delaney — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:16:16 +0000

As spring rain showers fall, Sen. Charles Schumer is warning that more dams in the state should be inspected and have emergency action plans drawn up.

SUNY Oswego looks to build "innovation ecosystem"

Ryan Delaney — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:58:42 +0000

It won't be a physical structure like some incubators. And it won't be trying to churn out startup businesses. Instead the incubator SUNY Oswego is launching this month will try to create an "innovation ecosystem."

Upstate economic group calls for constant reinvention

Ryan Delaney — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:23:07 +0000

Upstate New York's economy will need to be in a near-constant state of reinvention if it wants to survive in the current environment, according to CenterState CEO, an economic booster organization based in Syracuse.

Salary prospects dim for the Class of 2013, more of the same ahead

Ryan Delaney — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:19:58 +0000

High paying jobs will remain elusive for the class of 2013 as a slow economic recovery drags on, according to numbers tallied by an economic policy center.

Cuomo says relationship with Syracuse Mayor Miner is "fine"

Ryan Delaney — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:27:18 +0000

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says his relationship with Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner is "fine," but the two have not talked in a few months.

Destiny USA and Syracuse reach deal to avoid legal battles

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:29:55 +0000

For the first time in Bill Ryan's 10 years of public service, Syracuse and the owner of the Destiny USA mega-sized shopping mall are not facing legal action. Ryan is a former common councilor and now chief of staff for the mayor and chairman of Syracuse Industrial Development Agency (SIDA), the city's development arm.

Syracuse council approves "booting," wants more fiscal input

Ryan Delaney — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:40:52 +0000

Syracuse will begin going after the roughly 19,000 drivers with multiple unpaid parking tickets in a few months thanks to a new deal to ramp up "booting."

How the "innovation agenda" faired in the state budget

Ryan Delaney and Kate O'Connell — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:23:29 +0000

Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid out an ambitious agenda around economic growth, innovation and clean energy in his proposed 2013-2014 Executive Budget.

Is it worth doing the leg work to track 'food miles'?

Ryan Delaney — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:15:30 +0000

Here's a catchphrase someone who's been to a farmer's market is probably familiar with: "buy local." And for those who try and follow the mantra closely, you may also be familiar with "food miles," the notion of counting how far your strawberries traveled to land on top of your bowl of Cheerios.

IDAs retain right to give out state tax breaks in budget win

Ryan Delaney — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:46:00 +0000

New York's numerous economic development bodies will still have the ability to give out state-level tax breaks in a deal struck with Gov. Andrew Cuomo in state budget negotiations.