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Breeze Airways to offer nonstop flights from Syracuse to Tampa this November
SYRACUSE — Breeze Airways this fall will begin year-round, nonstop flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Tampa International Airport (TPA). It’ll be weekly service starting Nov. 19, the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) announced Aug. 10. “We are excited to see Breeze Airways expand their SYR footprint,” Jason Terreri, executive director of SRAA, […]

New parking area at Potato Hill State Forest opens in Tompkins County
CAROLINE — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) have announced the opening of a new parking area at Potato Hill State Forest in the town of Caroline in Tompkins County. DEC and FLLT initiated the project to address public-access needs for Potato Hill State Forest and

State’s annual minority and women-owned business enterprise forum set for early October
ALBANY, N.Y. — Those interested can register for the 12th annual Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Forum that is set for Oct. 6-7 at

GEDDES, N.Y. — Work is underway on a $34.7 million project to improve agricultural facilities at the State Fairgrounds in Geddes. The project represents the

eBay agrees to acquire TCGplayer of Syracuse for $295 million
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) on Monday announced an agreement to acquire Syracuse–based TCGplayer. The deal has a total value of about $295

Greater Binghamton Chamber plans job and career fair on Sept. 8
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce is hosting its biannual job and career fair on Sept. 8 from 2-6 p.m. at the

Children’s bookstore opens in Rome
ROME, N.Y. — The city of Rome just got its second new bookstore in less than a year, but the newest shop, Circle Time Books & More, focuses on the city’s youngest readers. “I think every child should have a bedtime story,” says Teri Smith, who opened the shop with her husband Richard. “I want

Selfie museum opens in New Hartford
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley’s first selfie museum, Selfie City CNY, is now open in the Avenue Plaza at 4697 Commercial Drive in New Hartford. Selfie museum is a term for an art gallery or installation full of backdrops. Visitors can pose for photos they can share on their social-media sites. Owner John

Lewis County IDA, Chamber seek input on possible merger
LOWVILLE , N.Y.— A possible merger is on the minds of officials involved with the Lewis County Industrial Development Agency (LCIDA) and the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce. The organizations say a combination would consolidate services, resources, and staff under one umbrella organization. Those interested in providing feedback on the proposed merger can visit: https://naturallylewis.com/news/merger.
Jefferson County hotel-occupancy rate jumps 23 percent in June
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County hotels posted another strong increase in overnight guests in June compared to the year-prior month. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county went up 23 percent to 69.4 percent in the sixth month of the year, according to STR, a Tennessee–based hotel market data
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