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Pemberton keeps Cathy’s Cookie Kitchen going despite pandemic’s challenges
SYRACUSE — Cathy Pemberton expected 2020 to be the best year ever for her seven-year-old homemade baked-cookie business, which is based in Syracuse’s Armory Square area. And the first quarter started out that way for Cathy’s Cookie Kitchen, Inc., until the coronavirus pandemic struck. “It was the best first quarter I’ve ever had and was […]

Downtown Committee unveils “Put the U back in Syrac_se” campaign
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. on Wednesday launched the “Put the U back in Syrac_se” campaign. It’s an eight-week long initiative

Ithaca-area firm gets FDA approval to decontaminate N95 respirators used in COVID-19 care
The firm also says the technology is “non-toxic,” has a low environmental impact, and has “broad material compatibility.” The process “penetrates deep” within materials, is

Elmira man busted for trying to use counterfeit bills at area Kohl’s store
BIG FLATS, N.Y. — The New York State Police announced they have arrested an Elmira man after he tried to use counterfeit $50 bills to

ANDRO wins Army contract to develop adaptive radios for unmanned vehicle communications
ROME — The U.S. Army has awarded ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC a $1.1 million contract to develop a next-generation, miniaturized tactical radio called ARROW (adaptive radio for robotic warfare) for use in unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). A UAS includes a drone and equipment used to control its flight. ANDRO, which

Onondaga County warns of potential COVID-19 exposure at Skaneateles business
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that an employee at the LakeHouse Pub in Skaneateles has tested positive for COVID-19. Members

State announces MilkLaunch, a milk startup competition
The state has announced MilkLaunch, a new startup competition focused on “accelerating product innovation” for dairy products in New York. The New York State Department

Destiny USA to scale back hours starting Tuesday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA announced it is cutting back its hours of operation, based on feedback from its tenants and mall visitors. As of
4 Factors to Consider Before Buying an Essential Business in COVID Times
The shutdowns and rollbacks of businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to play havoc with the U.S. economy. But the least-affected businesses during the crisis, for the most part, have been those deemed “essential” by state and local governments, allowing those companies to remain fully operational or close to it. Meanwhile, with the idea
The NoBull Company leases space at the Atrium Building in downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE— The NoBull Company has leased 1,468 square feet of office space in the Atrium Building, located at 2 Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse, JF Real Estate announced. Matt Funiciello of JF Real Estate represented the owners of the Atrium Building in this lease transaction. Along with using its space to record and film its
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