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CenterState CEO recognizes area businesses as “Economic Champions” during Oncenter luncheon
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO on Wednesday honored 289 companies as 2017 Economic Champions. Together, the recognized firms hired more than 5,000 employees, accounted for

Indian Tandoor Restaurant in downtown Syracuse closes
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Indian Tandoor Restaurant in downtown Syracuse, an eatery specializing in Indian cuisine, says it has closed permanently after more than four years

New York Mets to buy Syracuse Chiefs, move Triple-A affiliate to Syracuse
The agreement, with negotiation support from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, ensures that the baseball team will continue to play at NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse through
Upstate, statewide consumer sentiment dips slightly in September
Consumer sentiment in upstate New York was measured at 88.9 in September, down 0.2 points from the last reading in June. That’s according to the latest

Downtown Syracuse farmers market wraps up Tuesday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The downtown Syracuse farmers market, which has operated Tuesdays in Clinton Square since June, will conclude for the season on Tuesday. The

Cortland wins $10M in state funding in downtown revitalization initiative
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday visited Cortland Repertory Theatre to announce the award. It now joins the City of Oswego as a DRI award winner

R.E. Dietz lantern factory renovated into apartments and commercial space
About two-thirds of the apartments have already been leased, ESD added. The project complements the CNY Rising economic-development plan, which “supports ongoing revitalization efforts in

Watertown wins $10M in state funding in downtown revitalization initiative
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday visited the Watertown Masonic Temple to announce the award. It now joins the City of Plattsburgh as a DRI award
Insurance trade group IIABNY rebrands as Big I New York
DeWITT, N.Y. — The DeWitt–based Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York (IIABNY) has rebranded as Big I New York. A similar organization in
Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce to host Best in Business Showcase on Wednesday
UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce Best in Business Showcase is set for Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 27) from 4 p.m. to 8
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