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SBA, SBDC honor area small businesses in ceremony at OCC
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the North Central Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on Monday recognized five area small businesses

Wildhack appointed to the committee that selects the NCAA men’s basketball tournament field
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Director of Athletics John Wildhack has been appointed to the NCAA Division I men’s basketball committee. The high-profile committee is

Delta Air Lines adding flights, capacity for two SU football away games this fall
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) plans additional capacity and flights to take Orange fans to two high-profile Syracuse University away football games

From zookeeper to executive director to retirement
Fox to step down from Rosamond Gifford Zoo in late May SYRACUSE — He started his work at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo as a zookeeper in 1991 and was later tapped to serve

25th Syracuse Nationals show to feature cars and much more
SULLIVAN — The 25th edition of the Syracuse Nationals will include the Batmobile, George Jetson’s flying car, Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Machine, and the return of the American Motor Drome Co. Wall of Death. They’re among the attractions for this summer’s event, which is described as one of the largest car shows in the Northeast. It’ll welcome

F.X. Matt Brewing brings first mid-strength beer to U.S. market
UTICA, N.Y. — F.X. Matt Brewing Co. is hoping to stay ahead of the curve on consumer trends with its introduction of the first ‘mid-strength’

Cannabis business finds place in growing industry
Navigating New York state’s emerging cannabis industry hasn’t been a smooth ride, but Real Life Botanicals continues to strive to grow and build a name for itself in the business. Founder Stephen Halton grew up in Las Vegas, but would often visit the family farm in Madison County. He eventually returned to his New York

Home sales in New York state little changed in March
But housing inventory and new listings rose ALBANY — Realtors in New York state sold 6,838 previously owned homes this March, down 0.6 percent from the 6,876 homes they sold in March 2024, even as other key business indicators showed more change. Pending sales fell more than 3 percent in March, the New York State

Ithaca College to award honorary degree to alum, Disney CEO Bob Iger
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College says it will recognize Bob Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Company, with an honorary Doctor of Letter degree during

Taste of Syracuse again set for early June in and around Clinton Square
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Taste of Syracuse, described as Central New York’s largest food and music festival, is again set for the area in and
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