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Survey: Rising prices contribute to U.S. restaurant industry’s decline in April
U.S. restaurants saw a 4 percent decline in consumer visits this April compared to a year ago, according to a new survey report from the NPD Group. Restaurant traffic in April was 11 percent below the pre-pandemic level in April 2019. The 1 percent increase in consumer spending at restaurants in April versus a year […]

HUNT Real Estate ERA looks to grow with new acquisition
CAMILLUS, N.Y. — In a move that adds 52 new agents, with a collective sales volume of $130 million in 2021, HUNT Real Estate ERA acquired Procopio Real Estate of Solvay on May 24. All 52 real-estate agents at Procopio will join HUNT’s Camillus branch at 4801 W. Genesee St., Suite 3. Procopio, serving the

Syracuse Downtown Living Tour again set for late September
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — People who are interested in the annual Downtown Living Tour should make plans for the final Saturday in September. This year’s event is planned for Sept. 24, Laurie Reed, director of marketing for the Downtown Committee of Syracuse Inc. tells CNYBJ in an email. The group is still working on securing the

Syracuse firm brings new apartments to downtown Utica
UTICA , N.Y.— As the revitalization of downtown Utica continues at a furious pace, it became clear to one Syracuse development company that all those new businesses meant there would be more people around that needed a place to live. Lahinch Group, LLC is in the final stages of an almost year-long certified historic renovation

Syracuse preps for next phase of renovations to JMA Wireless Dome
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Before officially announcing JMA Wireless as the new naming-rights holder on the Dome, Syracuse University said it also has plans for additional renovation work on its on-campus stadium. In its April 20 announcement, Syracuse said it wanted to “embark on the next phase of its work to enhance, elevate and expand the

Construction begins on Salina 1st project, south of downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Construction is underway on the Salina 1st development project at 1081 S. Salina St., just south of downtown Syracuse. The construction site

LANSING, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) has purchased the 480-acre Bell Station property from New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG). The

Final approval granted for I-81 viaduct-replacement project, which will begin this fall
The first phase will last about three years through 2025 and the second phase begins in 2026 and will be done by the end of

HUNT Real Estate ERA acquires Procopio Real Estate
CAMILLUS, N.Y. — HUNT Real Estate ERA announced it has acquired Procopio Real Estate, of Solvay, and further expanded its presence in the Central New

Water Safari Resort in Old Forge readies for season opening
OLD FORGE, N.Y. — Water Safari Resort, which includes Enchanted Forest Water Safari, opens for the season on June 15 for the first unrestricted season
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