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Destiny USA to get restaurant aimed at those with food allergies, intolerances
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A restaurant that offers “globally influenced and seasonally-inspired dishes” while catering to those with food allergies and intolerances is slated to open

Syracuse University renews contract of Chancellor Syverud
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University’s board of trustees announced it has renewed and extended the contract of Chancellor Kent Syverud until 2024. The contract extension
Gural wants to bring FanDuel Sportsbook to Tioga Downs
NICHOLS, N.Y. — Jeff Gural, owner of Tioga Downs Casino Resort in Nichols, hopes to bring a FanDuel Sportsbook for sports betting to the venue

Del Lago, DraftKings forge deal for future sports betting
TYRE, N.Y. — Del Lago Resort & Casino has reached an agreement with DraftKings to provide a sportsbook at the casino once New York legalizes

Syracuse Crunch unveil 2018-2019 hockey schedule
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Crunch, in conjunction with the AHL, have announced their 2018-19 regular-season schedule. The Crunch, the top minor-league affiliate of the

South Clinton Street reopens to traffic after railroad-bridge section collapse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The 500 block of South Clinton Street, near the intersection of West Onondaga Street, in downtown Syracuse has reopened to traffic following
Onondaga County hotel occupancy rate soars more than 17 percent in May
Hotels in Onondaga County saw a jump in guests in May compared to the year-ago month, according to a new report. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county increased 17.3 percent to 67.3 percent in May from 57.3 percent a year prior, according to STR, a Tennessee–based
Oneida County hotel occupancy rate jumps 10 percent in May
Hotels in Oneida County took in more guests in May compared to a year ago, according to a recent report. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county rose 10 percent to 57.1 percent in May from 51.9 percent in the year-ago month, according to STR, a Tennessee–based

CountryMax opens store in Oswego, its 16th location
OSWEGO — CountryMax — a 34-year-old Rochester–area-based, family-owned retailer of pet supplies and farm and garden products — has opened a new store at 276 State Route 104 in Oswego. It represents the firm’s 16th store, the company said in a news release issued July 6. CountryMax built the 25,000-square-foot store, the company said in
Chuckster’s Family Entertainment Center opens new laser tag attraction
VESTAL — Chuckster’s Family Entertainment Center — a fun park that offers miniature golf, a climbing wall, and batting cages — has formally opened its new laser tag attraction. The 10-acre entertainment center celebrated the grand opening of its outdoor laser tag feature with an afternoon event on July 10 at the park — located
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