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Syracuse University trustee Berlin donates $1M to Falk College for sport-analytics initiatives
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University trustee Andrew Berlin has donated $1 million to the school’s David B. Falk College and Human Dynamics for a “number
Italian restaurant in Binghamton seized for not paying more than $16K in taxes
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Grotta Azzurra Italian Restaurant has been closed by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. The restaurant, located at 52
Athleta opens store in Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A fitness apparel brand exclusively for women and girls, owned by Gap Inc., has opened a store at Destiny USA in Syracuse.

Rome Memorial Hospital names Joseph new administrator of Residential Health Care Facility
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Memorial Hospital announced it has appointed Anthony Joseph as the new administrator at its Residential Health Care Facility (RHCF). The RHCF

State awards Auburn $10M in Downtown Revitalization Initiative
AUBURN, N.Y. — The state has awarded the City of Auburn $10 million in funding as the Central New York winner of the third round

Scriba man facing multiple charges from three incidents
SCRIBA, N.Y. — A Scriba resident was jailed in lieu of $10,000 bail for what sheriff’s deputies said was a series of crimes. Drew M.
New York home sales decline in June, CNY numbers mixed
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York realtors sold more than 12,200 previously-owned homes in June, a decrease of 10 percent compared to the nearly 13,600 homes
The Cookie Connection leases storefront space in Mattydale
SALINA — The Cookie Connection, a gluten-free bakery, recently leased 5,200 square feet of retail storefront space in the K-Mart Plaza at 2803 Brewerton Road in the Mattydale area of the town of Salina. William Evertz and Christopher Savage of Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company brokered this lease transaction, according to a release from the
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SALINA — The Cookie Connection, a gluten-free bakery, recently leased 5,200 square feet of retail storefront space in the K-Mart Plaza at 2803 Brewerton Road in the Mattydale area of the town of Salina.
William Evertz and Christopher Savage of Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company brokered this lease transaction, according to a release from the real-estate firm. Financial terms were not provided.
On its website, the Cookie Connection describes itself as “a family owned business started by two sisters catering to the needs of people who suffer from Celiac Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, gluten intolerance/allergies, auto immune disorders or people just wishing to avoid the issues associated with ingesting gluten.” The business says it is certified gluten-free by the Celiac Sprue Association. The majority of its products are available dairy-free as well.
The website says Cookie Connection is currently located at 705 Park Ave. in Syracuse.
Brown & Brown Insurance to pay dividend in mid-August
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO), the Florida–based parent of Syracuse–based Brown & Brown Empire State, recently announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 7.5 cents per share. The dividend is payable on Aug. 15 to shareholders of record on Aug. 8, the insurance agency said in a
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Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO), the Florida–based parent of Syracuse–based Brown & Brown Empire State, recently announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 7.5 cents per share.
The dividend is payable on Aug. 15 to shareholders of record on Aug. 8, the insurance agency said in a news release.
Brown & Brown, through its subsidiaries, offers a broad range of insurance products and related services. The firm generated revenue of $501.5 million during the first quarter of 2018, nearly 8 percent higher than the $465 million generated in the year-earlier quarter.
Brown & Brown Empire State is headquartered at 500 Plum St. in Syracuse’s Franklin Square area. It also has offices in Vestal, Rome, and Clifton Park, according to the firm’s website.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse formally re-opens, dedicates Shonnard Street Club gym
SYRACUSE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse held a formal grand re-opening and dedication of its Shonnard Street Club gym on July 16. The facility, called Eaton Crouse-Hinds Division Gymnasium, is located at 201 Shonnard St. The Eaton Crouse-Hinds Charitable Fund, which has offered financial support to Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse
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SYRACUSE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse held a formal grand re-opening and dedication of its Shonnard Street Club gym on July 16.
The facility, called Eaton Crouse-Hinds Division Gymnasium, is located at 201 Shonnard St.
The Eaton Crouse-Hinds Charitable Fund, which has offered financial support to Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse for several years, provided a donation to help fund the remodeling project for the gym at the Shonnard Street Club, according to a news release from the Boys & Girls Clubs.
The Eaton Crouse-Hinds Division Gymnasium “will offer youth and teens the opportunity to participate in healthy lifestyles and recreational programs to improve club members’ knowledge of healthy habits, good nutrition, and physical fitness and strengthen their ability to interact positively with others and engage in healthy relationships,” the release stated.
Syracuse men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim and wife Juli were on hand to help with the grand re-opening and gym dedication.
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