Construction, Design & Real Estate

Syracuse University outlines COVID-19 public-health framework for fall semester

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Requiring face masks, screening the entire student body to begin the semester, a contract-tracing program, and a testing site for students suspected of exposure to COVID-19. Read More

Cuomo gives the go-ahead for phase 2 reopening in CNY, four other regions

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — The Central New York, Mohawk Valley, North Country, and Southern Tier regions have received the greenlight to start the second phase of their economic reopening, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced early Friday afternoon. Read More

Developers sought for Canastota project in state canal initiative

CANASTOTA, N.Y. — Madison County is seeking developers to partner on a project to turn 160 Center St. in Canastota into a “canalside pocket neighborhood” as part of the state’s Reimagine the Canals initiative. Read More

New York State launches $100 million small-business loan fund

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday announced a new $100 million working-capital loan program for small businesses and nonprofits that did not receive federal COVID-19 assistance. Read More

Denny’s franchisee closes Central New York restaurants

The local franchisee of Denny’s (NASDAQ: DENN), a diner-style restaurant chain, is closing several restaurants in the Syracuse area, Watertown, and the Southern Tier permanently, eliminating more than 300 jobs. Read More

SKY Armory plans to reopen for wedding receptions by mid-July

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SKY Armory, an event venue located in downtown Syracuse, on Thursday said it has a reopen plan template to host wedding receptions as a phase 2 designated venue. Read More

Amazon hopes to be up and running in Clay in time for 2021 holiday season

CLAY — The regional director of operations for e-commerce giant Amazon, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) anticipates its upcoming Clay warehouse and distribution facility will launch in time for the 2021 holiday season. Read More

ESD awards Ithaca firm $560K to produce COVID-19 respirator masks

ITHACA, N.Y. — An Ithaca company will use a state grant to retool its facility for N95 respirator mask production. Read More

Secret’s out: Amazon is coming to Clay

CLAY, N.Y. — Amazon, Inc., the world’s largest retailer, will be the tenant that occupies the massive warehouse and distribution center under construction in the town of Clay, ending weeks of ongoing speculation about the occupant. Read More