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State awards third I-81 contract targeting areas around the Inner Harbor, Syracuse’s north side
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced the award of the third construction contract for the Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement project. The award of the $218.9 million contract to Salt City Constructors, LLC begins the reconstruction of city streets in the Inner Harbor area and on the northside and builds on the construction […]

DiNapoli audit finds poor financial management by CNY Regional Market Authority board
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Regional Market Authority’s financial position has “deteriorated,” and the cash available to pay operating costs “declined”‘from fiscal year (FY) 2020-21 to FY 2022-23. That’s according to an audit that New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapolireleased on Tuesday. The Central New York Regional Market operates at 2100 Park St.

Brooklyn Pickle opens second North Carolina restaurant
Brooklyn Pickle is continuing its expansion south with a second location in North Carolina, the company announced. Brooklyn Pickle Raleigh celebrated its grand opening on May 6 with food and giveaways. The owners of this location, Peter and Jane Kim, are partnering with Brooklyn Pickle company owner Craig Kowadla on what is the restaurant’s sixth

The MOST to renovate part of building to create STEAM-education space
SYRACUSE — With the help of nearly $3 million in federal funding, a new STEAM education space is planned at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) in Syracuse. Calling it a major renovation project, the MOST says the money will help pay for a project to turn the eastern portion of

Thruway Warners service area open again after renovations
VAN BUREN — Following renovation work, the Warners service area along the New York State Thruway in the town of Van Buren is again providing drivers a chance to stretch their legs, get some food, and perhaps a beverage. It’s located on Interstate 90 westbound between exit 39 (Syracuse-Fulton-I-690-NY Route 690) and exit 40 (Weedsport-Auburn-NY

Crews start work on 2nd phase of $22M Ogdensburg Airport project
OSWEGATCHIE — Crews have started work on the second phase of construction on a $22 million project at the Ogdensburg International Airport. The second phase will target the main terminal and will include a new, multi-purpose great room to provide community space for civic gatherings, conferences, business meetings, and other public events, the office of

American Airlines to provide daily service from Syracuse to Miami during Christmas break this year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — American Airlines says it will provide daily service from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) directly to Miami International Airport (MIA)during Christmas break this year. American normally offers weekly, seasonal nonstop service SYR to MIA. Its seasonal Saturday-only service will begin this year on Nov. 9 and run through March 29, 2025. The

SRAA to hold third open house on its airport master-plan update
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) says it will host its third open house on the update to the master plan for Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). The event is set for Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the airport’s J.P. Walsh Conference Room. This open house will give the

Water Safari’s new owners announce first new attraction
OLD FORGE, N.Y. — The new owners of Calypso’s Cove announced the fun park’s first new attraction. A ropes course with a zipline will debut this summer, Innovative Attraction Management (IAM) announced. Calypso’s Cove is located next door to Enchanted Forest Water Safari water park. IAM purchased Water Safari Resort including the fun park, water

Southwest Airlines to end Syracuse flights in August
Cites Boeing delivery delays SYRACUSE — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) will keep operating at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) for a couple more months before the airline ends service there and at three other airports. Southwest informed the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) that it will halt flights at SYR on Aug. 4 of this
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