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DeFrancisco blocks $15 million grant for NexGen, says he wants disclosure first
DeWITT, N.Y. — State Sen. John DeFrancisco (R–DeWitt) has put the brakes on a $15 million New York State grant for a high-tech company in

Syracuse corporation counsel Price steps down, replaced by Smith
Price was appointed to the role of corporation counsel at the end of December after a 40-year career practicing business and corporate law. According to

Le Moyne College selects ProLiteracy founder, Colvin, as commencement speaker
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College has chosen Ruth Johnson Colvin, founder of the nonprofit ProLiteracy Worldwide, as the speaker for its 68th commencement ceremony

What channel is the Syracuse basketball game on? (at Miami)
Syracuse basketball (17-9 overall, 6-7 ACC) looks to bounce back from a harmful mid-week loss when it visits the Miami Hurricanes (18-7, 7-6) on Saturday

Motorcycle shop owner sentenced to three to six years for failing to pay state taxes
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The owner of a motorcycle repair shop on Syracuse’s North Side has been sentenced to three to six years in jail for
OCC offers paid apprenticeship program with local manufacturers, info session set for Tuesday
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — People interested in a career in manufacturing can get involved in a paid apprenticeship program that includes benefits and built-in pay increases.
New York manufacturing index declines in February
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell about five points in February to 13.1, “suggesting a somewhat slower pace of growth than in

Wegmans stores in East Syracuse and Western Lights will no longer be open 24 hours a day
The Wegmans store on James Street in East Syracuse and the one at the Western Lights shopping plaza in Geddes will no longer be open

Boldt Castle rubs shoulders with other famous romantic buildings on British paper’s list
ALEXANDRIA BAY, N.Y. — Britain’s Daily Telegraph picked Boldt Castle for its Valentine’s Day list of 17 of the world’s most romantic buildings. “Well where

Onondaga County Correction Department K-9s get protective vests
DeWITT, N.Y. — The dogs of the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit have a new layer of protection, thanks to an anonymous donor. The
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