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ESD’s Global NY expands to 15 markets, offers $900K to help N.Y. businesses in exporting
ALBANY, N.Y. — Empire State Development (ESD) on Tuesday announced an expansion of Global NY’s international presence, growing from nine to 15 markets. Global NY

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust plans to open multiple Syracuse–area branches starting in 2025
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — Canandaigua National Bank & Trust announced it will be entering the Syracuse market with plans to open multiple branches starting in 2025.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo earns renewal of its AZA accreditation
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Rosamond Gifford Zoo has successfully renewed its accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon

Syracuse University opens new center in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Syracuse University (SU) says it has opened a new center in Washington, D.C. and held a Sept. 24 event to mark the

City of Binghamton finalizes purchase of St. Mary’s recreation center
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The City of Binghamton now owns the St. Mary’s recreation center on Hawley Street in the downtown area, representing the latest step

State of Downtown report details vibrant activity
Nearly 30 new ground-floor businesses began operations in downtown Syracuse in the 2023-24 fiscal year. The firms included seven new retail shops, eight personal-service locations,

OHA set for big renovation project at downtown Syracuse museum
SYRACUSE — The Onondaga Historical Association (OHA) is preparing for a renovation project at its museum building at 321 Montgomery St. in downtown Syracuse. OHA

Miss Prissy’s readies for downtown Syracuse opening
SYRACUSE — The co-owner of Miss Prissy’s says the renovation work is well underway at the eatery’s first restaurant location at 431 S. Warren St.

Onajava Coffee and Soul Café to launch in long-vacant South Salina Street building
SYRACUSE — Onajava Coffee and Soul Café, a family owned and operated business, is getting set to launch operations on Oct. 1 in the redeveloped

The reborn Hotel Syracuse turns 100 years old
Marriott Syracuse Downtown celebrates the birthday SYRACUSE — For than a century, it’s been a venue for weddings and wedding receptions, high-school proms, New Year’s