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Downtown Committee launches Challenge ’22 program
Filled with tasks to support the downtown area & businesses SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. on Feb. 2 rolled out Challenge ’22, a free contest that seeks to “drive support” to downtown Syracuse establishments throughout the year “in a fun, interactive way.” The object […]

New grant program opens to boost state canal system tourism
Supporting tourism and recreation along the New York State Canal System, including canal waterways and the Canalway Trail, is the focus of a new competitive grant program starting later this month. The 2022 program will provide funding to support tourism infrastructure and amenity improvements, and events. The New York State Canal Corporation — through the

Destiny USA ends indoor mask requirement following state move
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA says that, as of Thursday, shoppers are no longer required to wear a mask inside the shopping and entertainment complex.

Couple makes $5 million donation to Syracuse’s Lally Athletic Complex in honor of Floyd Little
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Howard (Howie) Phanstiel and wife, Louise Phanstiel, are donating $5 million to the upcoming John A. Lally Athletics Complex on Syracuse University’s

TSA recruiting for open positions at Syracuse airport, offering signing bonuses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans recruitment events at Syracuse Hancock International Airport in February and March. The TSA wants to let

New York State ends indoor mask mandate, but not for schools
ALBANY, N.Y. — After nearly two months of being in place, the statewide indoor business mask-or-vaccine requirement will be lifted in New York state starting

Southern Tier businesses, residents urged to take New York broadband survey
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Residents and businesses across the Southern Tier and throughout New York can take the Empire State Broadband Assessment Survey by Feb. 28.

Tuthill named chef de cuisine for 7 Kitchens buffet at Turning Stone
VERONA, N.Y. — Turning Stone has appointed Dustin Tuthill as chef de cuisine of 7 Kitchens, the resort’s reimagined buffet restaurant opening in April. Formerly

Syracuse airport prepares for substantial rise in winter-break travelers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) is expecting a “significant uptick” in winter-break travelers at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The Syracuse airport

Proposed Utica budget avoids tax increase
UTICA, N.Y. — There are no tax increases in the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri’s presented Feb. 7 to the Board of
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