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Vintage clothing business, Black Citizens Brigade, to open downtown store this fall
SYRACUSE — Black Citizens Brigade (BCB), a vintage clothing business featuring curated labels from the 1960s through 1980s, is getting ready to open a storefront in downtown Syracuse. BCB, owned by Cjala Surratt, has until now operated online and through local pop-up shops and events. The business is planning to open a brick-and-mortar store in […]

VIEWPOINT: How Ability to Reimagine & Reinvent Drives our Community Forward
As we have adapted to new work styles it’s clear that to cultivate a strong city center, we need to re-imagine our downtown as a place beyond the office. Our focus is on building vibrant communities that are great places for people to visit and to live. With the disruptions created by COVID-19, it’s easy to

Laci’s Tapas Bar reopens under new ownership
SYRACUSE — Laci’s Tapas Bar, which had closed after a decade of operation in December 2020, is again welcoming patrons to its location at 304 Hawley Ave. in Syracuse. Dr. Brian Raphael and his wife, Michal Raphael, purchased the restaurant property and Laci’s brand from Laura Serway, the previous owner who is now serving as

People news: Pinckney Hugo Group hires human-resources director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Pinckney Hugo Group, a full-service marketing-communications firm based in Syracuse, has hired Tana Heer as a human-resources director. Before joining Pinckney Hugo,

SyracuseCoE accepting proposals for second round of Innovation Fund grant awards
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The SyracuseCoE is now accepting proposals from current and new industry partners for its second round of Innovation Fund grants for 2022.

Oneida Indian Nation to launch cannabis venture
VERONA, N.Y. — Construction begins next month on the Oneida Indian Nation’s newest business venture, a full-scale, 50,000-square-foot cannabis cultivation and production facility on Hill

CenterState CEO announces six employees promoted to new corporate leadership team
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO announced it has promoted six employees to its newly established corporate leadership team following an “organizational refresh process.” The group

State launches marketing program to promote New York farms
Farms participating in the New York State Grown & Certified initiative will be getting a promotional boost with the launch of a new marketing campaign

HUNT Real Estate ERA adds Rome agency to its roster
ROME, N.Y. — Flagstone Real Estate, Inc., is now part of HUNT Real Estate ERA as HUNT continues to expand its presence across the state.

State awards area airports funding for improvements
Airports serving the Syracuse, Binghamton, Watertown, and Ogdensburg areas will use state funding for improvements. They’re among nine facilities that will benefit from a total
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