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Endicott seeks downtown revitalization projects
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — The Endicott Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Local Planning Committee has issued an open call seeking project proposals for privately-sponsored projects to be

Greater Utica Chamber names Carbone Business Person of the Year
UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce announced it has selected Alex Carbone as its 2022 Business Person of the Year. Carbone is

Jersey Mike’s Subs to open location in Fairmount area of Camillus
CAMILLUS, N.Y. — Jersey Mike’s Subs will open its third Syracuse–area restaurant on Wednesday at 3528 West Genesee St. in the Fairmount area of town

Project Fibonacci Foundation announces plans for STEAM center in Rome
ROME, N.Y. — The Project Fibonacci Foundation recently announced plans to bring a fully operational STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) center to downtown

Roundabout in I-81 project will move; project will cost more, take longer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The roundabout near Dr. King Elementary School in the Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement project will move to a different location, and the

Paul McCartney to return to Syracuse for a concert in early June
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Paul McCartney returns to Syracuse for the first time in five years, as he brings his “Got Back Tour” to the Carrier

People news: Lanning joins Tioga County Economic Development and Planning
OWEGO, N.Y. — Sean Lanning recently joined Tioga County Economic Development and Planning as an education-workforce coordinator. In this role, Lanning will work with Tioga

Everson Museum of Art names three new board members
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Everson Museum of Art recently announced three new appointments to its board of trustees. Bishop Dr. H. Bernard Alex, Daniela (Savinelli) Molta, and Damian Vallelonga began their service on Jan. 1. They complete a group of 25 trustees who will continue to guide the Everson through the many challenges of the

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Barbagallo’s: A Family Business Success Story
DeWITT — This is a story about opportunity, stepping up to challenges and persevering in the face of adversity. The year was 1972. Al Barbagallo and his brothers had been picking vegetables and tomatoes on their father’s farm for several summers, even into their adult years. The farm, located on acreage bordering East Molloy Road

Utica College becomes Utica University
UTICA, N.Y. — Calling it the “worst kept secret” after news leaked Wednesday afternoon on social media, Laura Casamento on Thursday formally announced that Utica
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