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Syracuse airport launches informational webpage for parking/landside development plans
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) on Friday announced the launch of an informational webpage for parking/landside development plans at Syracuse Hancock
Utica University expects enrollment growth with addition of three new sports
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University is adding three new sports to its roster — women’s gymnastics, men’s wrestling, and women’s wrestling — and expects the
Development picks up at Iron Pier project in Inner Harbor
SYRACUSE — COR Development Company, LLC, is wrapping things up with the second phase of its Iron Pier development project in the Syracuse Inner Harbor and getting ready to move on to the third phase. The real-estate development company is busy leasing out commercial space in its Iron Pier Apartments, which consists of two four-story
Phase 1 of I-81-replacement project begins this fall
SYRACUSE — The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is planning to get started with the Interstate 81 viaduct-replacement project this fall. However, as of late August, the department hadn’t yet chosen a specific date, a NYSDOT spokesman told CNYBJ in an email message. The six-year, $2.25 billion project will replace the elevated viaduct
The Taphouse on Walton aims to bring new eats and drinks to Armory Square
SYRACUSE — This fall, Armory Square gains two new options for people looking to get a bite to eat or enjoy a drink when The Taphouse on Walton and sister business Taphouse Bread Company open their doors. Kyle Mastropietro, president of Mastro Restaurant Group, says The Taphouse on Walton, at 165 Walton St., will serve
Inner Harbor aquarium project to begin with design phase
SYRACUSE — The upcoming $85 million Inner Harbor aquarium project will begin with the design phase. The Onondaga County Legislature narrowly approved the project in a 9-8 vote during its meeting of Aug. 2. Like the legislators who voted against it, some segments of the community believed county officials could’ve spent that money on other
Co-owner, store manager share their stories leading to Parthenon Books
SYRACUSE — When Stephen Case returned from a trip to Greece in August 2021, he had the urge to open a bookstore in downtown Syracuse. In his travels around Greece, he says he saw the Acropolis and visited some “cool” bookstores and coffee shops, which added to his desire to see an independent bookstore open
Cake Bar opens second downtown Syracuse location
SYRACUSE — Cake Bar, a local bakery and bubble tea shop that opened in The Salt City Market in January 2021, debuted a second downtown Syracuse location in August. Cake Bar opened its new café at 252 W Genesee St. on Friday, Aug. 12. The space, which was most recently occupied by the Bamboo House
Margaritas Mexican Cantina expanding in Armory Square & beyond
SYRACUSE — Just three years after opening, Margaritas Mexican Cantina is expanding its location at 203 Walton St., nearly doubling the restaurant’s space and seating. Alejandro Gonzalez and his business partner Jose Avalos opened Margaritas in September 2019. Gonzalez worked for years in the restaurant business before venturing out on his own. While born in
Jefferson Clinton Suites in Armory Square transitioning to the Best Western brand
SYRACUSE — The Jefferson Clinton Suites at 416 S. Clinton St. in Syracuse’s Armory Square area is transitioning into operation as the Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites. The hotel is working on interior renovations that will likely continue for a few more months, says Stephenie Jones, general manager of Best Western Syracuse Downtown
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