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Schumer seeks more funding for drone test sites in transportation-spending bill
ROME, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) on Friday said he would push lawmakers to include new funding in a federal spending

Giovanni’s Big Cheese Pizzeria in Oneida formally opens under new ownership
ONEIDA — Giovanni’s Big Cheese Pizzeria in Oneida recently formally opened under new ownership. The business, led by new owners Giovanni and Rosalinda Purpura, held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event at its 118 Phelps St. location on Oct. 9 with the Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce. The new owners took over in the spring,
What channel is the Syracuse-NC State football game on?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Orange football team (5-2, 2-2 ACC) gets its first chance to become bowl-eligible when it hosts the 22nd ranked North

Blanchfield named new Root Farm executive director
SAUQUOIT, N.Y. — Upstate Caring Partners, Inc. affiliate agencies announced they have named Peter Blanchfield as the new Root Farm executive director. A native of
Broome County to sell 14 properties to fight blight in Binghamton
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County Executive Jason Garnar says that Broome County will sell 14 “blighted” county-owned properties to the City of Binghamton and the

Taxpayer-funded project prompts county to seek lease extension from Crunch
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Crunch minor-league hockey club has agreed to play its home games at the Onondaga County War Memorial Arena through the 2029-30 season. The team, Onondaga County, and arena manager SMG (Service Management Group) announced the 12-year lease extension on Oct. 12. As per Crunch policy, terms of the lease extension were

Cuomo: Mets coming to Syracuse required a big investment
SYRACUSE — The New York Mets’ decision to move their Triple-A affiliate and the upcoming renovation work at NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse requires “a big investment.” Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Oct. 16 made the comment during his remarks at a ceremony inside the stadium, noting that the state and Onondaga County are each contributing

What channel is the Syracuse football game on? (vs. North Carolina)
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Orange football team (4-2, 1-2 ACC) looks to rebound from back-to-back losses when it hosts the North Carolina Tar Heels

Construction begins on nearly $25M expansion project at Ithaca airport, with name change coming
ITHACA, N.Y. — Construction has started on the $24.7 million expansion of the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, an effort that will conclude with a facility

State completes $6M waterfront environmental education center at Green Lakes State Park
MANLIUS, N.Y. — Crews have completed a $6 million “makeover” of the Green Lakes State Park waterfront, including a new year-round environmental-education center. The project
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