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New York keeps No. 2 spot in maple-syrup production
New York retained its position as the second biggest producer of maple syrup in the U.S. in 2014, behind Vermont, according to figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). New York maple producers generated 546,000 gallons of maple syrup with 2.2 million taps, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The Empire State […]
Syracuse Crunch think big with Frozen Dome Classic
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Crunch is hoping to make a big splash with their planned “Frozen Dome Classic,” the first professional hockey game held in the Carrier Dome, when it takes the ice with the Utica Comets on Nov. 22. “I really believe that Syracuse is … a big-event market,” Howard Dolgon, owner of the
A Change in Leadership at the Chenango Arts Council
NORWICH — The Chenango Arts Council has new leadership. On June 30, Victoria Calvert Kappel, executive director, stepped down from her position after 15 years to explore new opportunities. The Chenango Arts Council (CAC) has been a community anchor for participation, education, and quality of life in Chenango County for the last four decades, Kappel said

Schumer: Armory Square needs a supermarket
SYRACUSE — U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) is making a pitch to the CEOs of Tops Markets, Whole Foods Market, and The Fresh Market to
New micro-retail stores formally open in downtown Ithaca
ITHACA — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance and City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick were set to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to formally open
State approves funding for projects in Syracuse, Jefferson County
Projects in Syracuse, Clayton, and Watertown are among 11 that will benefit from state funding, the office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday. The

New York keeps No. 2 spot in maple-syrup production
New York retained its position as the second biggest producer of maple syrup in the U.S. in 2014, behind Vermont, according to figures from the
Scotsman Media Group to close printing operations, eliminating 90 jobs
SYRACUSE — The Scotsman Press, Inc., which does business as Scotsman Media Group, today announced plans to close its printing operations in Syracuse and Chenango

Renovated DeWitt Town Center is attracting new tenants
DeWITT — Following eight months of renovation work at the DeWitt Town Center, the 184,000-square-foot shopping center at 3179 Erie Blvd. East is adding six new tenants. That’s according to the Syracuse–based Icon Companies, a commercial real-estate firm, which organized an afternoon press event June 24 to mark the end of the renovation work. The

Skaneateles Suites adapts to customer needs, plans for continued success
SKANEATELES — Nearly 15 years ago, Curt and Toni Feldmann drove by an old motel with a “For Sale” sign. Even though neither had any hospitality experience — Toni was a controller/accountant who lost her job in a corporate buyout while her husband Curt sold hardware — the couple took the plunge and bought the
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