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Syracuse lays out rules for winter outdoor dining
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse has recently issued some requirements for restaurants and bars to “safely and comfortably” serve customers outdoors during the winter months. Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on Nov. 15 announced the release of an updated winter-dining guide. The city is extending the season for outdoor café seating and allowing the […]

Chicago firm wins $1M grand prize in Grow-NY competition at the Oncenter
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A company based in Chicago, Illinois is the winner of the $1 million grand prize in the third round of the Grow-NY food innovation and agriculture technology business competition. Every Body Eat makes, markets, and sells food that is free from corn, sugar, and the most common 14 allergens, “so that people

Three firms win cash in Oswego County’s Next Great Idea contest
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Six Acres Farm Brewery of Mexico, North 40 Clover of Lacona, and Moth & Flame Base Camp were awarded funding in the 2021 “Next Great Idea” (NGI) Oswego County Business Competition. The winning businesses were awarded cash and business services totaling $90,000 in value to expand in Oswego County. Operation Oswego County

The Cove at Sylvan Beach readies for May 2022 opening
SYLVAN BEACH, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation says the grand opening of the Cove at Sylvan Beach is scheduled for May 21, 2022, ahead

Blues, Brews & BBQ returns to Clinton Square in May
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based Galaxy Media and Classic Rock TK99 say their well-known blues festival is returning to downtown Syracuse late next spring. TK99’s Blues,

Ithaca firm wins funding, Illinois firm wins grand prize in latest Grow-NY agribusiness competition
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — An Ithaca firm is among the companies that captured prize money in this year’s Grow-NY food innovation and agriculture technology business competition.

Binghamton Rumble Ponies have a new owner, new lease agreement at Mirabito Stadium
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, the AA affiliate of the New York Mets, on Monday announced new ownership and a new lease agreement

Syracuse airport expecting busy week of air travel for the Thanksgiving holiday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Hancock International Airport says it is ready for “one of our busiest travel weeks of the year” for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Tompkins Chamber, Convention & Visitors Bureau to relocate to Ithaca’s west side
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and Ithaca/Tompkins Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) are moving to Ithaca’s west side. The chamber’s board

Syracuse Athletics to renovate, expand Manley Field House into the Lally Athletics Complex
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Athletics plans to renovate and expand Manley Field House into the John A. Lally Athletics Complex, “a state-of-the-art academic and
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