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Prototyping accelerator in Ithaca accepting applications for summer program
ITHACA, N.Y. — Rev: Ithaca Startup Works has launched applications for its 2025 Prototyping Hardware Accelerator summer-long program that guides entrepreneurs through developing physical product

Syracuse named 2024 National Digital Inclusion Trailblazer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has named the City of Syracuse a 2024 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer for its efforts to close

National Grid Agribiz program can help agribusiness upgrades, expansions
National Grid (NYSE: NGG) says it can help farmers who would like to upgrade operations or expand their businesses. The energy company says it can

Liquor store in Massena formally reopens under new owners, name
MASSENA — The North Country Liquor & Wine store formally opened in December at 434 South Main St. in Massena. The store, formerly called Romeo’s Liquors, changed ownership in November and is now owned and operated by Vipul and Punita Parmar, who also own the Super 8 Motel in Massena. That’s according to a Dec.

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
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