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Oneida County contractor arrested, charged with failing to complete $70,000 in work
ONEIDA, N.Y. — Oneida County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a contractor from the town of Vienna Wednesday, charging him with grand larceny for failing to complete
Athleta opens store in Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A fitness apparel brand exclusively for women and girls, owned by Gap Inc., has opened a store at Destiny USA in Syracuse.

State awards Auburn $10M in Downtown Revitalization Initiative
AUBURN, N.Y. — The state has awarded the City of Auburn $10 million in funding as the Central New York winner of the third round
New York home sales decline in June, CNY numbers mixed
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York realtors sold more than 12,200 previously-owned homes in June, a decrease of 10 percent compared to the nearly 13,600 homes

New Nature Play stations open at Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park
BINGHAMTON — A trip to the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is not only about seeing remarkable animals, but also about playing outdoors and using your imagination, the zoo contends in a news release. The Binghamton Zoo announced it has created Nature Play stations that “allow visitors of all ages to connect with nature in
Quality Inn and Bistro 1100 formally open after rebrand
Former Red Roof Inn “changes flags” OWEGO — A Red Roof Inn and adjoining restaurant, formerly called the River’s Edge in Owego, have been rebranded and reopened as the Quality Inn Owego and Bistro 1100. The newly branded hotel and renovated restaurant, located at 1100 State Route 17C, are both owned by Rudra Management Group,
Visions FCU opens new branch office on the Binghamton University campus
VESTAL — Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) announced that it recently formally opened a branch office on the Binghamton University campus and is now the “official financial services partner” for the university. The new branch is Visions FCU’s 48th overall. Available to students, faculty, and the public, the new office provides access to the credit

TCGPlayer unveils blueprints for new headquarters in downtown Syracuse
“They’re all appliques,” Hampson explains, making possible for the work to be completed in just four months. The Harry Potter-themed room will include “portraits” that

Crouse Health formally opens new lobby at Crouse Hospital
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Health has reopened a newly expanded main entrance and reception area in the Irving Avenue building, which is part of Crouse
Destiny USA to get restaurant aimed at those with food allergies, intolerances
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A restaurant that offers “globally influenced and seasonally-inspired dishes” while catering to those with food allergies and intolerances is slated to open
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