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Construction on Destiny USA hotel will continue during winter months
SYRACUSE — Construction work on Destiny USA’s upcoming hotel will keep on rolling during the winter months, according to David Aitken, an executive with Destiny USA. The $48 million hotel is under construction in the lot at the intersection of Hiawatha Boulevard and Solar Street across from the shopping and entertainment complex. The construction work […]
Byrne Dairy adds warehouse space at former New Venture Gear plant in DeWitt
DeWITT — Byrne Dairy Inc. is increasing its dry storage and warehousing capacity at the former Magna Powertrain/New Venture Gear plant in the town of DeWitt. The company’s space now totals 100,000 square feet, up from 60,000 square feet of space. The OX Group LLC, through its subsidiary ONX1 LLC, on Oct. 19 announced that
Kohilo Wind buys former Welch Allyn building
SKANEATELES FALLS — The 159,247-square-foot former Welch Allyn building, situated on about 59 acres and located at 4619 Jordan Road in Skaneateles Falls, was recently sold. Kohilo Wind LLC purchased the property in August, according to a news release from Cushman Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company, which helped the arrange the sale. Michael Kalet and George W.
Pyramid Brokerage announces a pair of Watertown transactions
WATERTOWN — Cushman Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company recently announced the closing of two real-estate transactions in Watertown that it helped to arrange. Stony Pyle 3, Inc. purchased the 16,328-square-foot, former FedEx terminal located on 2.9 acres at 22987 Route 51 in Watertown. Bradley Street LLC sold the property for $600,000. Christopher Clark from Cushman Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage
Utica Zoo to use state funding for renovations required for accreditation
UTICA — The Utica Zoo will use a state grant of $100,000 for renovations it needs for accreditation with the Silver Spring, Maryland–based Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo needs to renovate its primate building and housing for animals that are taken off the premises for educational purposes, New York State Senator Joseph Griffo
SUNY Cortland’s DeGroat Hall formally reopens after $7 million renovation
CORTLAND — SUNY Cortland announced that a completely renovated DeGroat Hall opened its doors with 146 beds for students this fall after a $7 million update. It was the first major overhaul for SUNY Cortland’s four-story, brick Georgian-style residential facility since it was built 65 years ago, the university said in a news release posted
State finishes $8 million bridge replacement on I-81 in Tully
TULLY — New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Oct. 27 announced the completion of an $8 million project to replace the northbound and southbound bridges carrying Interstate 81 over Route 80 in the town of Tully in Onondaga County. The separate northbound and southbound bridges were completely replaced. Both bridges are now wider, and
Hopshire Farm & Brewery in Tompkins County is expanding
FREEVILLE — Hopshire Farm & Brewery in the village of Freeville in Tompkins County is implementing an expansion project that will add 2,500 square feet of space in two phases. The company is located at 1771 Dryden Road in Freeville, which is part of the town of Dryden. Hopshire Farm & Brewery opened in May 2013
Oneida County Sewer District begins 5-year project to upgrade aging Water Pollution Control Plant
UTICA — Oneida County announced it has started construction on a five-year schedule of major upgrades that will “transform the more than 60-year-old Water Pollution Control Plant on Leland Avenue in Utica into a more environmentally sustainable and technologically advanced facility.” The upgrades seek to help eliminate overflows into the Mohawk River, satisfy New York
Construction begins on 1886 Malt House in Volney
VOLNEY, N.Y. — Construction is underway on the 1886 Malt House, a $9.1 million, malted-grain production facility at the former Miller Brewing campus in Volney, near
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