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Associated Industrial Riggers helps light up the revived Hotel Syracuse
SYRACUSE — R. Jerry Sanders recalls spending his junior prom at Hotel Syracuse. Standing underneath crystal chandeliers and donning a tuxedo, the then 17-year-old posed for a photo in Syracuse’s iconic hotel, a fat cigar resting between his fingers. Nearly 30 years later, as Hotel Syracuse takes on a new name (Marriott Syracuse Downtown) and […]
Vernon Downs seeks to hire 45 for its food and beverage staff
VERNON — Vernon Downs Casino Hotel on March 30-31 held a job fair to add to its food and beverage staff. The event, dubbed “Recipe for Success,” was held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the hotel convention center. Vernon Downs was seeking to fill 45 total positions during the two-day event,
People news: del Lago Resort & Casino names assistant GM
TYRE, N.Y. — The upcoming del Lago Resort & Casino has hired Juris Basens as senior VP and assistant general manager. The casino resort, which

Syracuse University sends off Final Four-bound basketball teams with pep rally
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Wednesday afternoon sought to send its two basketball teams off to the Final Four in style. The university held
Civil Air Patrol relocates to Hancock Airport terminal
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has relocated its headquarters to Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The Syracuse Cadet
Vernon Downs to hold job fair, seeking to hire 45
VERNON, N.Y. — Vernon Downs Casino Hotel this week is holding a job fair to add to its food and beverage staff. The event, dubbed

F.X. Matt to formally open Saranac 1888 Tavern & Tasting Room on Thursday
UTICA, N.Y. — F.X. Matt Brewing Co. will mark the formal grand opening of its Saranac 1888 Tavern & Tasting Room as a full-scale bar
Both Syracuse Orange basketball teams make the Final Four
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It was a stunning Sunday for Syracuse University basketball — times two. The Orange men’s basketball team advanced to the NCAA Tournament

People news: Syracuse Crunch sign Vance Lederman to 22-year contract extension
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Crunch have signed Vance Lederman to a 22-year contract extension, Howard Dolgon, the minor-league hockey team’s owner, announced in a

Syracuse Chiefs unveil new uniforms, promotions schedule
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Chiefs will wear new uniforms during the 2016 baseball season. The minor-league pro baseball team will also offer many of the same promotions to which fans have become accustomed in recent seasons. Both announcements were part of the team’s open house held March 5 at NBT Bank Stadium. “We are switching
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