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Oneida Indian Nation pays out $1.5 million in summer bonuses to hourly employees
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation says it is paying a total of $1.5 million in summer bonuses to nearly all its hourly employees.
Syracuse firms to embark on redevelopment project at ShoppingTown Mall property
DeWITT — A group of Syracuse firms plans to redevelop ShoppingTown Mall in DeWitt in a project spanning multiple years. OHB Redev LLC is a joint venture that includes Redev CNY; Hueber-Breuer Construction Co. Inc.; DalPos Architects; and Housing Visions. OHB Redev LLC will buy the property for $8 million and invest at least $300 million
Downtown Committee report outlines ongoing projects
SYRACUSE — Local developers are at work on tens of millions of dollars of projects to renovate buildings in the downtown-Syracuse area to create apartment units, commercial, office, and retail space. A total of $172 million worth of development projects are either underway or announced, Merike Treier, executive director of the Downtown Committee of Syracuse,
Board & Bar Charcuterie owners pivot in more ways than one
SYRACUSE — The pandemic has been a period filled with pivots and constant reinvention for every business sector, especially the restaurant industry. After Défi Cuisine, of which Nick Salvetti was co-owner, closed during the pandemic, he and his wife, Laurie Salvetti, put their efforts into rebranding and exploring a concept more in line with the
Downtown Syracuse store rebrands as Ecodessa
SYRACUSE — Ecodessa — the rebranded name of the downtown Syracuse store that originally opened as Gypsy Freedom — has been operating under its new moniker since June 1. The store, which describes itself as the region’s “first sustainable retail fashion company,” sells women’s clothing and accessories. It is located at 312 S. Salina St.
Syracuse football coach Dino Babers tests negative for COVID-19
The Syracuse Football Twitter account posted the following message on Thursday morning” “Coach Dino Babers’ PCR test has come back negative for COVID-19. In accordance
New Luna Loca restaurant carries on where The Mission left off
SYRACUSE — Leigh Ann and Ryan Benz opened a California-style Tex-Mex restaurant called Luna Loca at 304 E. Onondaga St. in downtown Syracuse in early June. Luna Loca (means Crazy Moon in Spanish) is in the former space of a popular Mexican eatery, called The Mission Restaurant, and formerly the site of a historic church.
Landmark Theatre installing new seats, new marquee in renovation project
SYRACUSE — Crews spent the late part of August and early September installing new seats at the Landmark Theatre in downtown Syracuse, part of a renovation project that will also involve replacement of the venue’s exterior marquee. The renovation project and state funding for it were both announced in October 2019. Mike Intaglietta, executive director
Festivals return, providing downtown with a boost
SYRACUSE — Festivals finally returned to downtown Syracuse this summer after the COVID-19 pandemic wiped them out in 2020 and delayed their return this year as well. Festivals are a big deal because they attract new visitors to downtown and showcase it, while boosting the urban lifestyle for downtown’s growing population. Kicking things off was
Daybird opens in downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE — A new “grab-and-go” eatery named Daybird has recently opened at 250 S. Clinton St. in Syracuse. Daybird serves “classic deli favorites alongside some unique Mexican-influenced dishes,” says CenterState CEO, which recognized the new restaurant’s grand opening on Aug. 12. The Ambassadors Committee presented Jessica Capels and Billy Brill, the owners of Daybird, with
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