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Syracuse VA Medical Center formally opens Women Veterans Wellness Center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse VA Medical Center on Monday formally opened the Women Veterans Wellness Center. It will provide primary care and specialty care,
Chez Bella Salon in Rome to formally open Thursday
ROME, N.Y. — Chez Bella Salon, located at 105 Lyndale Drive in Rome, will hold a formal grand opening on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Deborah
Upstate Shredding acquires Murtagh Scrap Handling in Rome
ROME, N.Y. — Upstate Shredding, LLC and its sister business Ben Weitsman & Son, Inc. have announced the acquisition of the assets of Murtagh Scrap

Oneida County prepares for the new economy
ROME — Long before Oneida County was a political entity, the area served first as a military outpost for the Continental Army, then as a transportation hub on the Erie Canal, and next as a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During World War II, the region became home to a major Air Force base

Miner releases Syracuse Billion proposal for infrastructure projects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner has unveiled her “Syracuse Billion” agenda, a billion-dollar public-investment plan focusing on infrastructure projects throughout the city. Miner
The UPS Store to formally open Tuesday in Rome
ROME, N.Y. — A local franchise of The UPS Store will hold its formal grand opening at its location in the Mohawk Acres Shopping Plaza,
Popeyes franchise restaurant planned for Salina site
SALINA — A franchise location of the Popeyes restaurant chain, which specializes in Southern-style fried chicken and biscuits, is planned for Route 11 in Salina. The franchisee, Erie Chicken, LLC, has signed a long-term lease for the 2,565-square-foot-building at 3609 Brewerton Road (corner of Elbow Road and Route 11), according to a news release from

Architecture firm co-owner discusses his SBA management training
SYRACUSE — Christopher Resig, one of two co-owners of N.K. Bhandari Architecture & Engineering, P.C., participated in this year’s U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Emerging Leaders Initiative. Resig was among 15 small-business owners and leaders who graduated from the program in a ceremony the SBA held Nov. 5 at the SUNY College of Environmental Science

VF Outlet opens on second level at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — VF Outlet on Friday opened a new store on Destiny USA’s second-level expansion, across from Jos. A. Bank. Destiny USA made the

Community Bank opens DeWitt branch
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) has opened its newest branch at 5821 Bridge St. in DeWitt. The new 4,600-square-foot office is
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