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Syracuse University buys nearby Hotel Skyler as Sheraton transitions to student housing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Thursday announced the purchase of the Hotel Skyler Syracuse at 601 S. Crouse Ave., just north of the main

Binghamton University to use $5 million donation to pursue AI research and development
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University announced it will use a $5 million donation to attract, recruit and retain tech talent, creating a pipeline for students

Hot rods, classic cars, and two TV hosts to highlight this July’s Syracuse Nationals
GEDDES, N.Y. — The hosts of a show on MotorTrend TV will be among the attractions as the Napa Auto Parts Syracuse Nationals returns to

Syracuse airport wins international award for air-service development
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) says it has been recognized with the Routes Americas 2024 Award in the “Under 5 Million Passengers”category.

Lockheed Martin’s Syracuse–area plant wins $276 million Air Force radar contract
SALINA, N.Y. — The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) a $276 million contract from its Advanced Range Threat System Variant

Saab announces plans for a new munitions facility
DeWITT, N.Y. — Saab, which operates local facilities in DeWitt, on Tuesday said it will build a new advanced–manufacturing facility and center of innovation for

State says renovated Thruway rest-stop area in Warners has reopened
VAN BUREN, N.Y. — The renovated Warners service area along the New York State Thruway in the town of Van Buren has now reopened. It’s

Largest-ever alumni donation to place name on Le Moyne College building
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College on Tuesday announced its largest-ever alumni donation will place a name on its College of Arts and Sciences and

Syracuse International Jazz Fest headliners include Kenny G, The O’Jays
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Saxophonist Kenny G, Canadian singer-songwriter Gino Vanelli, R&B group The O’Jays, and The Mavericks will headline this June’s National Grid Syracuse International

Lowville’s Kraft Heinz plant to use estimated $22 million federal award to reduce carbon emissions
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) plant in Lowville will use an estimated $22 million federal grant award to “upgrade, electrify, and