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Roundabout in I-81 project will move; project will cost more, take longer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The roundabout near Dr. King Elementary School in the Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement project will move to a different location, and the

NextHome Realty leases office space on West Genesee Street in Camillus
CAMILLUS, N.Y. — Samantha Dougherty of NextHome CNY Realty recently leased office space in the building at 4902 West Genesee St. (99 Yorkshire Boulevard) in the town of Camillus. Matt Funiciello of JF Real Estate helped arrange this transaction, according to a news release from his firm. No lease terms were disclosed. Dougherty, a broker/owner

Oswego Hospital’s medical- surgical unit renovated in a $7.6M project
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The third and fourth floors of Oswego Hospital hadn’t been renovated since the structure was built in 1969. But they were targeted in a $7.6 million renovation project for the facility’s medical-surgical unit that is now complete, Oswego Health said. The health system contends that each patient room offers a “hotel-like” feel

Downtown Syracuse Dining Weeks set for early March
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Downtown Syracuse Dining Weeks are set for early March with 51 restaurants participating this year. The 18th annual Dining Weeks promotion is

Port of Oswego secures grant funding for study on deepening the harbor
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Port of Oswego has secured grant funding of $600,000 for a feasibility study to deepen the harbor. New York State awarded

Turning Stone nightlife venues drop vaccination requirement while performance venues keep it
VERONA, N.Y. — Beginning Friday, Feb. 18, Turning Stone’s Exit 33 nightlife venues will no longer require guests to provide proof of vaccination for entry,

Guthrie Ithaca City Harbor location opens
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Guthrie Ithaca City Harbor facility — a 60,000-square-foot, three-story medical office building — has opened its doors at 720 Willow Avenue

New grant program opens to boost state canal system tourism
Supporting tourism and recreation along the New York State Canal System, including canal waterways and the Canalway Trail, is the focus of a new competitive grant program starting later this month. The 2022 program will provide funding to support tourism infrastructure and amenity improvements, and events. The New York State Canal Corporation — through the

Destiny USA ends indoor mask requirement following state move
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA says that, as of Thursday, shoppers are no longer required to wear a mask inside the shopping and entertainment complex.

Couple makes $5 million donation to Syracuse’s Lally Athletic Complex in honor of Floyd Little
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Howard (Howie) Phanstiel and wife, Louise Phanstiel, are donating $5 million to the upcoming John A. Lally Athletics Complex on Syracuse University’s
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