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Ithaca’s Hangar Theatre names Waldman new artistic director
ITHACA — Hangar Theatre has appointed Jen Waldman as its new artistic director. Her tenure will begin in mid-August when the theatre concludes its summer
Residence Inn, Courtyard by Marriott dual hotel formally opens in Syracuse
SYRACUSE — The dual Residence Inn by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott today formally opened for business at 300 W. Fayette St. in Syracuse’s Armory
Bergmann Associates to expand Syracuse office
SYRACUSE — Bergmann Associates, a Rochester–based engineering and architectural design firm, is planning to expand its Syracuse office space by nearly half as it continues to grows its Central New York client base. Bergmann Associates, which employs 15 people in Syracuse, expects to boost its office space at 224 Harrison St. to nearly 3,200
Syracuse Hancock Airport to receive nearly $1.6M federal grant for safety upgrades
SYRACUSE — The federal government will fund $1.56 million in safety improvements at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, U.S. Rep. Daniel Maffei (D–DeWitt) and Syracuse mayor
Cuomo launches tourism-advertising campaign for the North Country and Adirondacks
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday launched a new tourism-advertising campaign targeting the North Country and Adirondacks. The effort is designed to drive tourism as
Oneida Nation opens ‘Exit 33’ to the public
VERONA — The Oneida Indian Nation on Thursday night opened to the public “Exit 33,” a new multi-venue entertainment complex at Turning Stone Resort Casino.
Syracuse Opera board names new officers, members
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Opera board of directors has elected a new slate of officers and appointed four new board members to serve the nonprofit,
Food-tour business samples downtown restaurants, landmarks
SYRACUSE — While visiting a college friend in Manayunk, Pa., just outside Philadelphia, in June 2012, Kathleen (Kate) Gillen and her pal went on a food tour. As the day progressed, Gillen later told her friend that she thought Syracuse would be a great place to host such a tour. “There is nothing like this
Onondaga County travel spending rises, SCVB reports
Destiny USA cited as a key factor SYRACUSE — Visitor travel spending grew 3.5 percent in Onondaga County during 2012 compared to the previous year, according to a new report analyzing the impact of tourism in New York. The Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) recently released details about the report, entitled Economic Impact
Chuckster’s gives customers the Inside Scoop
VESTAL — Chuckster’s Family Entertainment Center, a fun park offering mini golf, climbing walls, and other activities, has added a new ice cream shop, called
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