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ThinkGeek to open retail store at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — ThinkGeek, a popular web retailer for self-proclaimed geeks, will soon open a store at Destiny USA. ThinkGeek specializes in collectibles, apparel, and
The Rockwell Museum appoints Whisenhunt as new executive director
CORNING — The Rockwell Museum in Corning has named Brian Lee Whisenhunt as its new executive director. He will start in the position in early
State approves Stanley Theater as qualified film-production facility
UTICA, N.Y. — The New York Governor’s Office of Motion Picture & Television Development has approved Utica’s Stanley Theater as a qualified film-production facility. State
Oneida Nation to spend $20 million on Turning Stone upgrades
VERONA, N.Y. — Turning Stone Resort Casino will get a new gaming floor, six new restaurants, and new guest rooms in its Tower hotel. It’s
Stewart’s Shops opens second Utica store
UTICA, N.Y. — Stewart’s Shops — an employee and family-owned convenience store chain that has more than 330 shops across upstate New York and southern
Construction on Destiny USA hotel will continue during winter months
SYRACUSE — Construction work on Destiny USA’s upcoming hotel will keep on rolling during the winter months, according to David Aitken, an executive with Destiny USA. The $48 million hotel is under construction in the lot at the intersection of Hiawatha Boulevard and Solar Street across from the shopping and entertainment complex. The construction work
Utica Zoo to use state funding for renovations required for accreditation
UTICA — The Utica Zoo will use a state grant of $100,000 for renovations it needs for accreditation with the Silver Spring, Maryland–based Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo needs to renovate its primate building and housing for animals that are taken off the premises for educational purposes, New York State Senator Joseph Griffo
Hopshire Farm & Brewery in Tompkins County is expanding
FREEVILLE — Hopshire Farm & Brewery in the village of Freeville in Tompkins County is implementing an expansion project that will add 2,500 square feet of space in two phases. The company is located at 1771 Dryden Road in Freeville, which is part of the town of Dryden. Hopshire Farm & Brewery opened in May 2013
Construction begins on 1886 Malt House in Volney
VOLNEY, N.Y. — Construction is underway on the 1886 Malt House, a $9.1 million, malted-grain production facility at the former Miller Brewing campus in Volney, near
Cuomo discusses spending $50 million more on State Fairgrounds improvements
GEDDES, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday said he’s willing to spend an additional $50 million for improvements at the State Fairgrounds in Geddes.
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