Gov. David Paterson has announced $2 million in funding is available for redeveloping vacant buildings and properties, and Empower Federal Credit Union opens a new branch. Hear details in this recording of "Business Briefs from The Central New York Business Journal" as aired on NewsRadio 570 WSYR in Syracuse.

Organizers of an annual business contest have announced this year's 10 semifinalists, and Gov. David Paterson is again pushing caps on state spending and property taxes. Hear details in this recording of "Business Briefs from The Central New York Business Journal" as aired on NewsRadio 570 WSYR in Syracuse.

Sherrill Manufacturing plans to eliminate its flatware-manufacturing operations. Hear details in this recording of "Business Briefs from The Central New York Business Journal" as aired on NewsRadio 570 WSYR in Syracuse.

Lockheed Martin wins a contract to supply the U.S. Navy with devices that jam roadside bombs. Hear details in this recording of "Business Briefs from The Central New York Business Journal" as aired on NewsRadio 570 WSYR in Syracuse.

State officials and local liquor store owners are on opposite sides of a proposal to sell wine in grocery stores. Hear details in this recording of "Business Briefs from The Central New York Business Journal" as heard on NewsRadio 570 WSYR in Syracuse.