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New owner wants Syracuse Crate to include more local favorites
CLAY — Syracuse Crate, a six-year-old online retailer of gift boxes that include products made in Central New York, has a new owner who has plans to expand the offerings. It’s a method for people and businesses to ship the area’s “iconic” foods around the world, says Thomas Connors, sole owner of Syracuse Crate. “There’s […]

VF Outlet opens on second level at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — VF Outlet on Friday opened a new store on Destiny USA’s second-level expansion, across from Jos. A. Bank. Destiny USA made the

Turning Stone announces plans for luxury retail outlet complex
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation on Wednesday announced plans for a development project at the Turning Stone Resort Casino that will include luxury

Cathy’s Corner Café moves to Syracuse’s west end
SYRACUSE — Cathy’s Corner Café, previously located at 731 James St., has moved to a larger building at 929 Avery Ave. and will start serving dinner, just in time for Thanksgiving. The space formally housed Smorol’s Restaurant, which closed in the spring of 2012. Cathy’s Corner Café has been a full-service caterer and lunch service

Cuomo signs Craft New York Act, announces $3M in promotional funding
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed the Craft New York Act that he says cuts “burdensome” requirements placed on producers and eases restrictions

Popeyes franchise restaurant headed for Salina
SALINA, N.Y. — A franchise location of the Popeyes restaurant chain, which specializes in Southern-style fried chicken and biscuits, is planned for Route 11

Allegiant Air to add a direct flight from Syracuse to Fort Lauderdale
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Allegiant Air plans to add a direct flight from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. twice a week, starting Feb.
Mohawk Valley Advertising Club to close
UTICA, N.Y. — After 67 years in existence, the Mohawk Valley Advertising Club announced it will close at the end of November with one final
Carrols’ third-quarter loss narrows
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST) on Wednesday reported a loss of $1.7 million, or 5 cents a share, in the third
Jobless claims rise 16 percent in New York
The number of people filing initial applications for unemployment benefits in New York state jumped more than 16 percent to 19,042 in the week ending
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