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State to host Thursday open house on I-81 contract focusing on Inner Harbor, North side areas
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host an open house on Thursday evening, June 27, discussing the third construction

Onondaga Grown campaign begins 10th year
ON Farm Fest set for September SKANEATELES — A marketing effort with a catchy jingle that encourages the public to choose food and products grown in Onondaga County by more than 570 farm families

Syracuse police say crime at Destiny USA has dropped about 50 percent since last November
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Police Deputy Chief Mark Rusin says Destiny USA has seen property crime cut in half in the last six months. “In the month of November 2023, there were 145 property crimes reported. Since then, we have had an approximately 50 percent reduction in calls,” Rusin said. “There have been 283 arrests,

Coughlin & Gerhart formally opens new Bainbridge office
BAINBRIDGE, N.Y. — Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP celebrated the relocation of its Bainbridge office to a new location at 109 North Main St. with a ribbon-cutting event on Thursday, June 20. “There is a need in the community for the talent, skills, and resources that C&G offers, and it is important that Coughlin & Gerhart

Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival is moving to a new Syracuse location in 2024
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Berkshire Bank Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival, which has been held in Clinton Square since 2001, is moving to a new part of downtown Syracuse July 26-27. The Landmark Theater will host the festival’s main stage and a second stage on the mezzanine level. In addition to the music, the festival

MVCC announces new certificate and degree programs
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) has announced several new academic programs to meet the evolving demands of both students and the regional workforce. The new degree and certificate programs will equip learners with specialized skills in high-demand fields, the college contends. The new data analytics certificate, offered through MVCC’s School of Business

Oswego County Micron strategy steering committee holds inaugural summit
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Progress reports and a focus on future goals were part of the agenda as SUNY Oswego hosted the inaugural annual summit of the Oswego County Micron strategy steering committee. The Oswego County Micron strategy steering committee includes nine work groups drawing upon the talents of more than 100 community leaders. The work

Downtown Committee of Syracuse annual meeting includes project report, awards
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A number of projects totaling $129 million are “in the development pipeline” to meet the changing needs of downtown Syracuse The 13

YBR Casino & Sports Book to open new restaurant this summer
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — A new restaurant, called Brickhouse Kitchen, will open this July at YBR Casino & Sports Book in Chittenango, the casino announced. The eatery will celebrate its grand opening on July 20, with reservations accepted starting July 6 via OpenTable. Brickhouse Kitchen will combine upscale comfort food with a laid back, yet lively

Chick-fil-A to start operating at NBT Bank Stadium for Syracuse Mets games
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The local Chick-fil-A franchise is set to begin operations at NBT Bank Stadium for Syracuse Mets games beginning Wednesday as the team hosts the Rochester Red Wings. The Mets, in conjunction with its concessions partner, Oak View Group, announced the addition in a Wednesday statement. Chick-fil-A will operate a standalone cart on
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