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Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport converting to jets
ITHACA — Beginning in 2017, the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport says it will begin incorporating Embraer 145 jets as part of a deal with American Airlines. The 50-seat jets will replace the existing turboprop planes to accommodate increased traffic to Ithaca, the airport said in a news release issued on Oct. 28. The change from […]

Carrols reports Q3 profit decline, lowers sales guidance
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST), the world’s largest Burger King franchisee, has reported that its third-quarter net income fell to $4.5

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
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