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Downtown Committee of Syracuse awards $470K in state funds to seven local projects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. has awarded $470,000 in funding “specifically targeting underdeveloped properties” along the 300, 400, and 500 blocks
Allegiant to add direct flights from Syracuse to Nashville
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Discount airline Allegiant announced it is adding non-stop flights from Syracuse to Nashville, Tennessee. Las Vegas, Nevada–based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) said in

Binghamton cab-company owner accused of stealing more than $100K in Medicaid payments
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The owner and operator of a Broome County taxi-cab company is accused of stealing more than $100,000 in Medicaid payments. Garabed Kachadourian

Acropolis Development to help redevelop Macy’s property at Great Northern Mall
CLAY, N.Y. — Syracuse–based Acropolis Development will help to redevelop the former Macy’s property at the Great Northern Mall as the Shoppes at Great Northern.

Tim Tebow to begin baseball season with Binghamton AA team
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow will begin the baseball season with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, the Double-A affiliate of the New

Norwich teacher charged with stealing more than $7,000 from booster club
NORWICH, N.Y. — Norwich police have charged a woman with stealing more than $7,000 from the Norwich Purple Tornado Community Team, a group that raises

People news: Schultz promoted at LP&M Advertising
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Elizabeth Schultz has been promoted to art director at LP&M Advertising in Syracuse. Formerly a graphic designer, her new responsibilities include enhancing
Long-time employee buys Herb Philipson’s, says “best is yet to come”
ROME, N.Y. — Herb Philipson’s Army and Navy Stores has been sold to an employee whose tenure with the business stretches back decades to when

ABC Creative expands with office in Binghamton area
DICKINSON, N.Y. — ABC Creative Group announced it has added a second office, expanding into the Southern Tier. The Syracuse–based advertising agency has opened a
Tioga Downs to hold another job fair on Saturday
NICHOLS, N.Y. — Tioga Downs Casino Resort is hosting another job fair on Saturday, March 24, as it works to fill about 80 seasonal and
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