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Syracuse University to begin demolition work on both Marion and Kimmel Halls
SYRACUSE, N.Y.— Syracuse University on Thursday said it plans to begin demolition of Marion Hall and Kimmel Hall and the Kimmel dining center “later this month” to prepare for two new residence halls. In addition, the demolition of the Comstock Avenue garage is expected to start in early 2025, following the permitting process. Syracuse parking […]
Mohawk Valley EDGE names Papale president, removing interim tag
ROME, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley EDGE announced that its executive committee has formally appointed Shawna Papale as president of the regional economic-development organization, effective immediately. Papale has served as acting president of EDGE since March 20, following the March 6 death of longtime president Steve DiMeo. She has been with EDGE since 1996, starting as
Popeyes fried-chicken chain returns to Destiny USA food court with new restaurant
SYRACUSE — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on Nov. 5 opened a new restaurant at Destiny USA’s food court on Level 2. This marks a return to Destiny USA for Popeyes, which operated a location in the mall’s food court for about 10 years before closing in January 2022. The Popeyes menu features crispy fried chicken pieces,
Task force seeks to cut crime at Towne Center at Fayetteville
Seeking a safer holiday season FAYETTEVILLE — With the holiday shopping season now underway, the Town of Manlius Police Department says it wants to prevent robberies and other retail crimes with the creation of a retail crime task force. The task force is a public/private
En-Joie Golf Club irrigation system at center of a controversy
ENDICOTT — The En-Joie Golf Club is in the midst of controversy as Broome County looks to upgrade the course’s irrigation system to modernize it and improve its efficiency. The county began operating the course about 17 years ago but does not own it, Broome County Executive Jason Garnar tells CNYBJ. “It’s a municipal golf
Greek Peak works with National Grid on snowmaking upgrades
VIRGIL, N.Y. — Greek Peak Mountain Resort should enjoy a longer winter-sports season thanks to a new energy-efficient snowmaking process from National Grid, implemented in
Town of DeWitt to accept contractor bids for Superfield of Dreams
DeWITT, N.Y. — The Town of DeWitt is getting ready to accept contractor bids for construction of the Superfield of Dreams for Syracuse Challenger Baseball. The Superfield of Dreams is described as a “state-of-the-art, fully accessible sports facility that will be the largest of its kind on the East Coast,” per the organization’s announcement. It
State announces $100 million for road-construction projects in areas affected by extreme weather
GEDDES, N.Y. — Selected roads in Central New York, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, and North Country are among those set for work to enhance the
Guthrie Clinic formally opens new Cortlandville health-care campus
CORTLANDVILLE, N.Y. — Guthrie Clinic on Tuesday, Dec. 3 formally opened its Guthrie Cortland Renzi Health Campus at 4057 West Road in the town of
SUNY appoints vice chancellor for workforce development and upward mobility
ALBANY, N.Y. — The SUNY board of trustees has appointed Christopher White as the system’s first-ever vice chancellor for workforce development and upward mobility. He’s joining SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr.’s cabinet, and his appointment is effective Dec. 12, SUNY said. In its announcement, SUNY describes it as a “key position” established to advance one
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