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University Sport Shop opens store at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — University Sport Shop has opened a new store on the second floor of Destiny USA’s original section, in the Macy’s wing. The
Hummel becomes majority owner of Business Machines & Equipment in Marcy
MARCY — Business Machines & Equipment, Inc. (BME), a growing Mohawk Valley office-supply company, is under new ownership, and a new affiliation with Hummel’s Office

Dick Clark’s widow and Oprah help SU dedicate Newhouse facility
SYRACUSE — The late Dick Clark, a 1951 graduate of Syracuse University (SU), “loved” Syracuse and often told stories about his days on the SU

OCC wins federal grant for food-industry job training
ONONDAGA — Onondaga Community College (OCC) had interest in two different applications that the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) was considering for job-training funding. One
Survey: upstate New Yorkers concerned about money
Just over half (58 percent) of upstate New Yorkers surveyed say that it is somewhat or completely true that they spend more time now worrying
LongHorn Steakhouse to open Clay eatery on Monday
CLAY, N.Y. — LongHorn Steakhouse is set to open its 6,300-square-foot restaurant on Route 31 in Clay on Monday, Oct. 6. The eatery will create

Matthews Salon Spa relocates DeWitt location
DeWITT, N.Y. — Matthews Salon Spa this week announced its new location at the DeWitt Town Center, at 3179 Erie Boulevard. The salon previously operated

Cuomo signs bill expanding MWBE certification for N.Y. businesses, boosts contract target
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday signed legislation designed to increase the number of certified minority- and women-owned enterprises (MWBE) in New York.

Pulaski Health Center adds pediatrician
PULASKI, N.Y. — Northern Oswego County Health Services, Inc. (NOCHSI) has added a pediatrician to its services at the Pulaski Health Center. Dr. Megan Pecha

Cornell University names Garrett as first woman president
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Cornell University board of trustees on Tuesday “unanimously” elected Elizabeth (Beth) Garrett as the school’s next president. Garrett, who will assume