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F.X. Matt Brewery to add 25 jobs after completing nearly $35 million expansion
UTICA, N.Y. — F.X. Matt Brewery in Utica on Wednesday announced plans to add 25 jobs following the completion of its $34.7 million brewhouse and

State breaks ground on $9.5 million resiliency project in Oswego
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Construction is underway in Oswego at International Pier on a $9.5 million resiliency project funded through the Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Resiliency and

Cuomo says this year’s State Fair is a go, with limits
GEDDES, N.Y. — After its cancellation in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the New York State Fair will return this summer between Aug. 20

Syracuse, AT&T, Juneteenth committee partner to recognize local Black-owned businesses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has announced the launch of an eight-week campaign seeking to “ignite support for and partnership with” Black-owned businesses

MVHS donates X-ray equipment to Utica Zoo
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has donated used X-ray equipment to the Utica Zoo. The equipment includes analog portable

People news: WCNY appoints manager of underwriting and corporate sponsorship
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcaster, announced it has hired John McBride as manager of underwriting and corporate sponsorship. Prior to joining

Le Moyne to require student vaccinations for the fall semester
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College is joining the long list of colleges and universities across the state and nation that will require students to

Downtown Committee starts two programs for Syracuse businesses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. has announced two marketing programs to help downtown businesses. The Downtown Syracuse Foundation is using a $20,000 award from the Syracuse Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) to help pay for the programs. The SEDCO COVID-19 relief funding comes from the federal CARES Act, the Downtown Committee said. The

WCNY offering giveback program for region’s businesses in pandemic recovery
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcaster, has launched its “Impact Giveback” program, targeting local businesses across Central New York. It’s focused on

Hampton Inn Verona at Turning Stone opens
VERONA, N.Y. — The Hampton Inn Verona at Turning Stone — located at 5186 Route 365, adjacent to Turning Stone Resort Casino — held a
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