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Breeze Airways announces nonstop service from Syracuse to Tampa
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Breeze Airways plans to launch year-round, nonstop service from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) beginning this fall.

Five teams selected for this year’s Genius NY competition at Tech Garden
It is described as the “world’s largest business accelerator focused on uncrewed systems,” per Empire State Development’s Tuesday announcement. Genius NY stands for Growing ENtrepreneurs

Lewis County IDA/BDC, Chamber explore possible merger
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — The Lewis County Industrial Development Agency (LCIDA) and the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce are considering a merger that would consolidate services,

Helio Health adds mental-health care to substance-use treatment center in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — Helio Health says it’s added mental-health treatment services to its Insights of Helio Health at 500 Whitesboro St. in Utica. The organization

Upstate Medical, Crouse Health to host public forums on upcoming Upstate acquisition
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University and Crouse Health will hold two public forums on Upstate’s proposed acquisition of Crouse. The sessions are set for

Raymour & Flanigan launches new B2B furnishings program
CLAY, N.Y. — Raymour & Flanigan is expanding its services with a new program the company is calling Raymour & Flanigan for Business. It caters

UDig NY Damage Prevention Conference & Expo set for mid-September in Binghamton area
WHITNEY POINT, N.Y. — UDig NY, Inc. on Thursday said registration is open for the 2022 Damage Prevention Conference & Expo, which is set for

Utica University students to help operate Nexus Center
UTICA — Utica University will partner with the Nexus Center to provide students in the school’s sports-management program a chance to gain some professional experience

NUAIR, NYS to host upcoming public safety UAS summit
ROME — NUAIR is set to host an upcoming UAS public-safety meeting a few months after hosting a committee meeting of ASTM International. The annual

Teams compete in HUSTLE Defense Accelerator at Innovare Advancement Center
ROME — Five teams are competing for investment funding in the inaugural HUSTLE Defense Accelerator at the Innovare Advancement Center in Rome, part of the