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NYSDOT, Syracuse awarded more than $180 million for neighborhoods around I-81 elevated viaduct
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded the Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement project more than $180 million for work in the neighborhoods surrounding the elevated portion of the highway. The funding award targets neighborhoods like the new 15th ward and Syracuse’s northside. After the I-81 viaduct comes down, these parts of the […]

FLLT awarded state funding of $4.5 million for water-protection projects
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) will use nearly $4.5 million in state–grant funding for conservation projects within the Skaneateles, Owasco, Seneca,
Former Utica school superintendent Karam pleads guilty to public corruption charge
UTICA, N.Y. — Former Utica City School District (UCSD) Superintendent Bruce Karam pleaded guilty to one felony charge of public corruption in connection with using taxpayer funds to help support a political campaign relating to the 2021 Utica City School Board election and a non-school related fundraiser, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. As part

Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance launches new brand campaign
PENN YAN, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance has rolled out a new brand campaign, called “Explore Finger Lakes,” designed to better convey the

Syracuse Mets announce three-year extension of broadcast contract with Cumulus Media
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mets baseball games will remain on Cumulus Media’s The Score 1260 for the next three years. The minor-league baseball club announced the extension of the broadcast contract on Thursday. Radio and internet listeners will again hear the voices of Michael Tricarico and Evan Stockton, who will team up for the third

Second phase of construction starts on main terminal at Ogdensburg airport
OSWEGATCHIE, N.Y. — The second phase of construction on a $22 million project at the Ogdensburg International Airport is getting underway, the office of Gov.

The Agency to receive $11.2 million to prep former BAE site for future development
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Agency announced it will receive $11.2 million in funding from the state’s Focused Attraction of Strategic Tracts, or FAST NY, program

New OCC agreement targets students performing gap-year community service in Buffalo, NYC
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Under a new agreement, students who complete a gap year of community service in either Buffalo or New York City can have

Construction begins on $28.5 million expansion project at Syracuse airport
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Construction has started on a $28.5 million project to expand the north concourse at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to provide additional seating and concession areas while also improving passenger flow. The project will also include the renovation of the terminal building’s second floor,near gate 15, to expand the federal-inspection station facility

Sports retailer with a Midwest origin to open its first New York store at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Rally House, a sports and merchandise retailer, plans to open its first store in New York at Destiny USA this spring. The retailer will offer sports fans officially licensed team apparel and localized merchandise in a 5,700-square-foot store on level 2 next to Five Below, Destiny USA said in a release. Rally
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