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Vintage clothing business, Black Citizens Brigade, to open downtown store this fall
SYRACUSE — Black Citizens Brigade (BCB), a vintage clothing business featuring curated labels from the 1960s through 1980s, is getting ready to open a storefront in downtown Syracuse. BCB, owned by Cjala Surratt, has until now operated online and through local pop-up shops and events. The business is planning to open a brick-and-mortar store in […]
VIEWPOINT: How Ability to Reimagine & Reinvent Drives our Community Forward
As we have adapted to new work styles it’s clear that to cultivate a strong city center, we need to re-imagine our downtown as a place beyond the office. Our focus is on building vibrant communities that are great places for people to visit and to live. With the disruptions created by COVID-19, it’s easy to
City Center getting redeveloped for commercial tenants
SYRACUSE — The 280,000-square-foot downtown Syracuse building that was once home to the Sibley’s department store is receiving a visible makeover. The Hayner Hoyt Corporation of Syracuse has been working to redevelop the building at 400 S. Salina St. in Syracuse, which is now known as City Center. The structure is situated on a block
Luck Grove benefits from growth opportunities
SYRACUSE — Founded in 2008 by Michael Roberts, Luck Grove Telecom, Inc. enjoyed a bit of a low-key existence as a designer and construction contractor company for the telecommunications industry. Just a few years before the COVID-19 pandemic, the company was just ramping up its growth strategy with the hiring of Vincent Cioci as CEO.
JMA begins work with new HQ, 5G plant near downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE — When President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act on Aug. 9, John Mezzalingua, CEO of Syracuse–based JMA Wireless Inc. attended the ceremony at the White House. In a statement after the signing, Mezzalingua described the new law a “critical step” in reestablishing American competitiveness in wireless technology. “Today, the enactment of
Laci’s Tapas Bar reopens under new ownership
SYRACUSE — Laci’s Tapas Bar, which had closed after a decade of operation in December 2020, is again welcoming patrons to its location at 304 Hawley Ave. in Syracuse. Dr. Brian Raphael and his wife, Michal Raphael, purchased the restaurant property and Laci’s brand from Laura Serway, the previous owner who is now serving as
Tech Garden expansion project planned for 2023
SYRACUSE — The project to expand the CenterState CEO’s Tech Garden is “on track” to begin construction in early 2023. The Tech Garden is located at 235 Harrison St. in Syracuse, across South Warren Street from the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, the former Hotel Syracuse. The project will provide “provide important tools and resources to more
Lockheed Martin Owego plant to work on U.S. Navy helicopter contract for Royal Australian Navy
OWEGO, N.Y. — The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) a nearly $504 million contract order to produce an additional 12 Sikorsky
SUNY Poly professor receives funding for slope-stabilization product development
UTICA, N.Y. — Asif Ahmed, SUNY Polytechnic Institute assistant professor of engineering, has received $50,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to further
Veteran-owned Watertown construction firm grows
WATERTOWN — After serving in the U.S. Army for four years, stationed at Fort Drum, Matthew McMacken decided to stay in the area he had grown to love. After working for others in the construction industry, McMacken decided to start his own business two years ago. What began as the flooring company Travani Tile soon
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