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New York State sues Ilion vape shop for illegal sales
ILION, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health (DOH) and Attorney General Letitia James are suing G Smoke 360 Corp. and Liberty Smokeland,

Graze Craze store in Clay is company’s first location in New York
CLAY, N.Y. — Graze Craze, which offers graze-style dining with its “artfully designed” charcuterie spreads, has started operations in the town of Clay. The new

Mid-Utica Neighborhood Preservation Corporation announces new executive director
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mid-Utica Neighborhood Preservation Corporation (MUNPC) has hired Leslie Pasco as executive director, the first person to hold the position in more than 20 years, the organization announced. In the new role, Pasco will focus on strategic planning, programming, and support for the planned West Street Impact Center, a key component of

Pyramid Management secures loan extension for Sangertown Square
NEW HARTFORD — Pyramid Management Group says it can continue to reinvest in Sangertown Square in New Hartford and “ensure its vitality, vibrancy and sustained success” in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley. That’s the significance of the firm’s Jan. 9 announcement that it has secured a three-year extension on the loan on the

ALBANY, N.Y. — NY CREATES, Natcast, and the U.S. Department of Commerce have reached the final agreement to make Albany NanoTech the first flagship facility

CNY RPDB awarded nearly $4 million in federal funding for biking, walking trail development
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board (CNY RPDB) will use a nearly $4 million federal award to develop plans

Syracuse airport had its busiest year ever in 2024
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — More than 3 million passengers passed through Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) in 2024, making it the busiest calendar year ever in

The House of the Good Shepherd selected as 2024 Neighborhood Champion by Bank of America
UTICA, N.Y. — Bank of America announced it has named The House of the Good Shepherd as its local 2024 Neighborhood Champion. As part of

Crews complete $3.5M bridge project along I-81 over East Colvin Street in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Construction crews have wrapped up work on a $3.5 million project to fix up the bridge carrying Interstate 81 (I-81) over East

Verona Collective to open two more cannabis dispensaries in January
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation will open two new cannabis dispensaries later this month in Sherrill and Chittenango, doubling its number of dispensary locations. Verona Collective’s grow facility exceeded production expectations in 2024. As a seed-to-sale cannabis enterprise, the Oneida Indian Nation oversees every aspect of production including cultivation, harvesting, processing, packaging, and
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