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Work on I-81 construction project gets into full swing
SYRACUSE — Crews have started their work on the first two contracts on the $2.25 billion Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement project, while those with questions, concerns, or a desire to help work on the project can connect with two project-outreach centers in Syracuse. At the same time, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) […]
People news: AmeriCU names Rome financial center manager
ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union has named Ashten Roberts financial center manager of the credit union’s Rome location in Griffiss Business and Technology Park.
Redevelopment work on City Center is nearing completion
SYRACUSE — The makeover of the 280,000-square-foot downtown Syracuse building that was once home to Sibley’s department store is nearly complete. Jeremy Thurston, president of the Hayner Hoyt Corporation, figures the workers involved had about 98 percent of the exterior work done. On the inside, about 75 percent of City Center is occupied with some small
Black Citizens Brigade brings more than vintage clothing to downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE — Vintage-clothing store Black Citizens Brigade is bringing more than just fashion from the 1950s through the 1980s to downtown Syracuse. The shop, located at 140 Bank Alley, also brings Black culture and art, with a side of education, to the space. Owner Cjala Surratt brings her background in marketing, public relations, and the
JMA Wireless, MIT professor to work on 5G research partnership
SYRACUSE — Syracuse–based JMA Wireless Inc. (JMA) is involved in a three-year research partnership with a professor from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to deliver true ultra-reliable low-latency (URLLC) wireless service. Muriel Médard is the NEC Professor of Software Science and Engineering at MIT and a “leading voice” in reliable network communications, per a
Cafe Blue brings breakfast and tasty treats to Iron Pier
SYRACUSE — Olivia Orlando grew up in the food business and knew she would continue the family tradition. Starting with her grandfather, to her parents and her aunt and uncle, running a restaurant runs in the family. Orlando’s first venture into the business came in 2017 shortly after she graduated from Paul Smith’s College’s baking
Prolonged Symphony Tower project heading for finish line
SYRACUSE — A project to renovate the Symphony Tower that started in 2007 and included a lengthy legal battle is heading toward completion. It’s a $17.4 million mixed-use project in the 15-story building at 111-113 E. Onondaga St. that remains in progress. Symphony Tower, situated on the corner of East Onondaga Street and South Salina
Project to expand the Tech Garden is underway
SYRACUSE — After a lot of planning, a $32 million expansion project at the Tech Garden in Syracuse is well underway. It’s expected that crews from Hueber-Breuer Construction Co., Inc. will complete the work in about 14 months. Empire State Development (ESD) is providing up to $16.6 million for the project, the office of Gov.
Miss Prissy’s targeting early 2024 for move to new location
SYRACUSE — The co-owner of Miss Prissy’s says the restaurant is targeting the first quarter of 2024 to move into its new space at 431 S. Warren St. in Syracuse. Miss Prissy’s, one of the eight original tenants of the Salt City Market, in mid-April announced it had signed a lease for its future storefront.
Emerald Cocktail Kitchen brings new offerings to Tipp Hill
SYRACUSE — For nearly 20 years, her father Jerry Roesch ran George O’Dea’s Pub in Syracuse’s Tipperary Hill area, but when Michele Roesch bought the business from him in 2019, she knew she wanted to put her own stamp on the place. Initially, she even tried to sell the building, located at 1331 W. Fayette
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