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Syracuse Orchestra music director to conclude his tenure following 2024-25 season
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Lawrence Loh, music director for the Syracuse Orchestra, will conclude his tenure with the organization at the end of the 2024-25 season.

Syracuse University buys nearby Hotel Skyler as Sheraton transitions to student housing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Thursday announced the purchase of the Hotel Skyler Syracuse at 601 S. Crouse Ave., just north of the main

Binghamton University to use $5 million donation to pursue AI research and development
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University announced it will use a $5 million donation to attract, recruit and retain tech talent, creating a pipeline for students

Wendy’s selects PAR Tech loyalty platform
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — The Wendy’s fast-food chain has selected the PAR Punchh loyalty platform to advance its loyalty program into the next generation of

Verona La Quinta Inn to become Comfort Inn & Suites
VERONA, N.Y. — The former La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, located near Turning Stone Resort Casino, has new owners and will soon rebrand

Hot rods, classic cars, and two TV hosts to highlight this July’s Syracuse Nationals
GEDDES, N.Y. — The hosts of a show on MotorTrend TV will be among the attractions as the Napa Auto Parts Syracuse Nationals returns to

Syracuse airport wins international award for air-service development
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) says it has been recognized with the Routes Americas 2024 Award in the “Under 5 Million Passengers”category.

Lockheed Martin’s Syracuse–area plant wins $276 million Air Force radar contract
SALINA, N.Y. — The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) a $276 million contract from its Advanced Range Threat System Variant

Saab announces plans for a new munitions facility
DeWITT, N.Y. — Saab, which operates local facilities in DeWitt, on Tuesday said it will build a new advanced–manufacturing facility and center of innovation for

State says renovated Thruway rest-stop area in Warners has reopened
VAN BUREN, N.Y. — The renovated Warners service area along the New York State Thruway in the town of Van Buren has now reopened. It’s
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