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Union Economic Development Office launches loan-to-grant program for businesses
UNION, N.Y. — The Town of Union Economic Development Office (EDO) announced it is offering the Union Square Deal Loan-to-Grant Program (L2G) to existing businesses

Cantina Catrin celebrates launch of new bar space
YORKVILLE — Husband and wife Angel Reyes and Pilar Florez are bringing some new offerings to the Mohawk Valley with their restaurant, Cantina Catrin, in Yorkville. From authentic Mexican cuisine to modern technology and towering beverages, the family-friendly restaurant, located at 700 Oriskany Boulevard, has something for everyone. “We specialized in the Mexican food industry

Developer plans to start work on Onondaga Hotel this summer
SYRACUSE — The developer of the proposed 240-room Onondaga Hotel in downtown Suyracuse says the plan is to begin demolition work this summer and that construction work should take about two years to complete. “So let’s say mid-2027 for an opening date,” Suraj Patel, president of Sun Development and Management said in his remarks at

Oneida County to contribute $150,000 to B-52 restoration project
ROME, N.Y. — The B-52 bomber displaced and damaged during last July’s tornado in Rome is one step closer to being put back into place.

New Syracuse Stage managing director starts position March 1
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Stage is getting ready to welcome its next managing director, who assumes the role on March 1. The performing-arts organization has hired Carly DiFulvio Allen to fill the position previously held by Jill Anderson. DiFulvio Allen currently serves as associate general manager at Disney Theatrical Group for the productions of “Aladdin” and

First Graze Craze store in NY opens in Clay
CLAY — The first Graze Craze location in New York started operations in the town of Clay on Jan. 6. Graze Craze offers graze-style dining with its “artfully designed” charcuterie spreads. The new 1,200-square-foot store is located in the Clay Marketplace at 4599 State Route 31. It’s operated by franchise owners Christine Rawda and Colleen

Crews raise the final beam in first phase of expansion project at Point Place Casino in Bridgeport
SULLIVAN, N.Y. — Construction crews on Tuesday, Feb. 4 raised the final beam into place on the first phase of the $50 million expansion of

Ithaca College plans new $4 million track and field facility
ITHACA, N.Y. — With help from alumni, Ithaca College plans to build a new outdoor track and field facility for use by intercollegiate athletic teams as well as the wider campus and surrounding community, the college said. The project — with a total cost of $4 million — will include an eight-lane, 400-meter running track

TSA reminds New Yorkers they’ll need a REAL ID license to board a plane starting in May
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — New York state residents who want to board an airplane for a domestic flight will soon need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license,

Syracuse Mets to continue nonprofit We Care Wednesdays during 2025 season
SYRACUSE, N.Y.— The Syracuse Mets minor-league baseball team say the nonprofit We Care Wednesdays will return for the upcoming 2025 season. We Care Wednesdays allow
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