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New York State Fair sets overall, single-day attendance records
GEDDES, N.Y. — More than 1.16 million people attended the New York State Fair in Geddes during its 13-day run, setting a new attendance record.

Syracuse University Athletics announces partnership with ride-hailing service Lyft
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Athletics and the ride-hailing service Lyft, Inc. have announced a partnership starting this fall. Lyft is now the “official and

Oswego County attracted a record $146 million in visitor spending last year
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Visitors to Oswego County spent a record of more than $146 million in 2016, up nearly 7 percent from the $136 million

Chick-fil-A breaks ground on Cicero restaurant, launches upstate New York expansion
CICERO, N.Y. — Chick-fil-A, an Atlanta, Georgia–based restaurant chain that specializes in chicken sandwiches, has broken ground on its upcoming location in Cicero. The site
TSA installs new screening technology at North Country airports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has installed “the latest” checkpoint-screening technology equipment at three North Country airports. They include Ogdensburg International Airport, Massena International Airport,

Anytime Fitness seeks franchisees in New York
Woodbury, Minnesota–based Anytime Fitness has announced plans to open more than 150 locations throughout New York. The company boasts that it is “the fastest-growing co-ed gym in the world,” according to its news release issued Aug. 3. Anytime Fitness centers are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, offering “convenient and affordable” exercise
GEDDES, N.Y. — The state plans to build a 133,000-square-foot exposition building at the New York State Fairgrounds, which will be the “largest exposition space

JetBlue to start daily nonstop service from Syracuse to Boston early next year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) plans to begin daily, nonstop air service from Syracuse to Boston in early 2018. The flights begin Jan.

Cuomo nominates former Syracuse mayor Driscoll as Thruway Authority executive director
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced that he’ll nominate Matthew Driscoll to serve as executive director of the New York State Thruway Authority. Driscoll, a
Tioga Downs Casino hosting three job fairs
NICHOLS, N.Y. — Tioga Downs Casino was scheduled to host the first of three job fairs on Tuesday afternoon. Virgil’s Real BBQ at 2384 West
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