Syracuse mayor names director of Central Permit Office

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SYRACUSE — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh recently announced the appointment of Jessica Brandt as director of the city’s Central Permit Office. The move comes about one year after the mayor had named Brandt assistant director of the permit office. In her new position, Brandt will be responsible for the direction and coordination of activities in […]

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7 Brew to open drive-thru coffee stand in Clay in May

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CLAY, N.Y. — 7 Brew, a drive-thru coffee business that says it has 20,000 “unique” drink combinations, plans to open a location near the Sweetheart Corner intersection in the town of Clay this May. The company, which is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, says the site is located at 3906 Brewerton Road in the town of

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Crews start work on Clinton road project

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CLINTON, N.Y. — An $8.8 million road-rehabilitation project in Clinton to enhance safety and improve travel along State Route 12B and State Route 412 has

SUNY Poly names commencement speakers

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UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute recently announced that Guru Madhavan, senior director of programs the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, will serve as guest speaker at the College of Engineering commencement, and Maria Kontaridis, executive director and director of research at Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI), will be the speaker for the Colleges of

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TC3 seeks public input as the Dryden school develops strategic plan

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DRYDEN, N.Y. — Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) in Dryden is asking the community for input as the school develops its next strategic plan. A

GSAR and CNYIS inaugurate 2025 officers

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Greater Syracuse Association of Realtors (GSAR) and Central New York Information Service (CNYIS) recently inaugurated their 2025 slates of officers and directors during an installation event on Jan. 17. Taking the oath of office to serve GSAR were: Dave Manzano, Sr., president; Don Radke, president-elect; and Kelli Jo Maher, secretary/treasurer. Directors

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Lockheed Martin’s Salina plant wins $9M Navy contract modification for submarine system support

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SALINA, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems was recently awarded a $9 million U.S. Navy contract modification to a previously won delivery order under a contract to exercise an option for engineering and technical support for submarine electronic-warfare systems. The pact is for new construction and in-service submarines, with work to be performed

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ConMed to pay dividend for Q1 in early April

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ConMed Corp. (NYSE: CNMD), a surgical-device maker originally headquartered in the Utica region, recently announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 20 cents per share for the first quarter of 2025. The dividend is payable on April 4, to all shareholders of record as of March 14. At the

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Upstate Medical University Arena to get nearly $3M in interior improvements

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crews will spend this summer renovating the interior of the Upstate Medical University Arena at the Oncenter War Memorial. Onondaga County is providing $2.6 million in funding toward improvements at the Upstate Medical University Arena, according to a March 4 announcement from Onondaga County, ASM Global Syracuse, and the Syracuse Crunch. ASM

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crews will spend this summer renovating the interior of the Upstate Medical University Arena at the Oncenter War Memorial.

Onondaga County is providing $2.6 million in funding toward improvements at the Upstate Medical University Arena, according to a March 4 announcement from Onondaga County, ASM Global Syracuse, and the Syracuse Crunch.

ASM Global Syracuse is the company that manages the arena.

The work will include new lower-bowl seating, improved accessibility, and expanded event spaces. The project is an “effort to elevate the sports and entertainment experience in the Syracuse market,” per the joint announcement.

The upgrades are set to begin this summer and will be unveiled this fall, in time for the 2025-26 hockey season and the venue’s 75th anniversary.

“The entertainment, tourism and hospitality industries are a vital part of our local economy. As a growing community, it is more important than ever that we continue to make strategic investments in this space,” Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon said in the announcement. “This latest investment to improve seating and accessibility as well as expanded event space builds upon the significant investments my administration has already made at the Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial.”

For the first time in 15 years, the lower-bowl seating will be completely upgraded with new permanent seats. Irwin Seating Company, a manufacturer of audience seating, will produce and install the seats. The company is based on Grand Rapids, Michigan, per its LinkedIn profile.

The arena’s new seating will include more space, cushioned seats and backs, vinyl upholstery, cup holders, and a color scheme to match existing upper bowl seating.

“We are eager to see this renovation start to take shape, starting with the upgrades to the lower bowl seating,” Peter Casper, general manager, ASM Global Syracuse, said in the announcement. “Irwin’s seats are featured in many of the top NHL, NBA, MLB and NFL venues in the country and we are excited for guests to experience the quality and difference when they are installed in our arena.”

Scheduled to start this summer, the project will also “significantly expand” wheelchair accessible seating for hockey games. Section 123 will be reconfigured to nearly double the ADA (Americans with Disability Act) seating capacity at games, ensuring more fans can enjoy events comfortably.

Built in 1951, Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial is a 6,700-capacity venue, which hosts Syracuse Crunch home hockey games. The venue also has the versatility to accommodate numerous large-scale events, including ice shows, family shows, car shows, concerts, sports events, and conventions.

Design bids for Clarkson’s engineering complex due soon

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POTSDAM — The deadline is approaching for companies interested in submitting a proposal for a concept design for the upcoming Clarkson Engineering and Applied Sciences Educational Complex. Final proposals from teams are due on Thursday March 20. Clarkson University, located in Potsdam, is asking architectural and engineering firms to team with construction managers and design

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POTSDAM — The deadline is approaching for companies interested in submitting a proposal for a concept design for the upcoming Clarkson Engineering and Applied Sciences Educational Complex.

Final proposals from teams are due on Thursday March 20.

Clarkson University, located in Potsdam, is asking architectural and engineering firms to team with construction managers and design builders to provide proposals. The effort seeks to expand and renovate its engineering and science facilities to “meet the challenge of 21st Century STEM education.” STEM is short for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

“This is an exciting moment for Clarkson,” David Heacock, acting president and trustee of Clarkson University, said in the school’s announcement. “This is an outstanding opportunity to chart a lasting legacy for one of the nation’s leading STEM focused institutions and reinforce Clarkson’s leadership for decades to come.”

For its Engineering and Science Educational Complex, Clarkson is envisioning a $48 million expansion and renovation of the Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP)/Rowley Labs facility in conjunction with significant renovations to the Cora & Bayard Clarkson Science Center building.

Firms interested in submitting proposals can access the request for proposals (RFP) document at: https://sites.google.com/clarkson.edu/clarkson-university-facilities/current-fas-solicitations. Clarkson says it will use the site to post any addendums and any procurement updates related to the opportunity.

“We are asking firms to help us advance our own planning study to the point that a clear path is developed for the expansion and renovation of our facilities to ensure we can meet the needs for Clarkson’s STEM leadership now and well into the future,” Bill Jemison, dean of the Coulter School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, said in the announcement.

The request for proposals articulates that the intent is to enter into a multi-phase design contract. The first phase involves validating the internal planning efforts to date and developing a concept design that can “clearly articulate a vision” for a phased expansion and renovation of Clarkson’s core STEM facilities.

The university building committee will review the written proposals, forming a shortlist of firms in which to conduct informal interviews. Clarkson anticipates selecting a firm/team in April.

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