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NBT helps finance growth of housing in Syracuse
SYRACUSE — With housing a top concern in Syracuse now and looking ahead to when Micron arrives, NBT Bank is working with organizations to do its part to alleviate the housing strain. The latest such project, in partnership with Housing Visions Unlimited, Inc., is the Creekside Landing project, which will bring about 200 new homes […]
Willow Street restoration project was a labor of love
SYRACUSE — When Joseph Crabbe and his business partner, Rosario Amato, first purchased the old Howard & Jennings pump factory building at 123-129 E. Willow St. in downtown Syracuse several years ago, the plan was to open a restaurant there. The pair already operate eight Original Italian Pizza (OIP) restaurants, but ultimately steered away from
New club brings song, dance, comedy, and more to Syracuse
SYRACUSE — Couldn’t get tickets for Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour? The city’s new nightclub, The Song & Dance, has you covered. Do you love metal, emo, pop? Whatever the genre, they’ve got you covered there, too. The club, which opened in early August, is a venue for everyone, co-owner and co-founder Eric Binion says.
Renovation work on Chimes building slated to start in early 2024
SYRACUSE — The Allyn Family Foundation hopes to begin renovation work inside the Chimes building at 500 S. Salina St. in Syracuse during the first quarter of 2024 and complete the project in about 15 months. That’s according to Meg O’Connell, executive director of the Allyn Family Foundation, who spoke with CNYBJ in an Aug.
Carm’s Doghouse heads downtown to Byrne Square Building
SYRACUSE — Carm’s Doghouse is heading downtown. The dog daycare and grooming business will open its fourth location this fall in the Byrne Square Building, at 308 West Genesee St. in Syracuse. But the plans don’t stop there, business and building owner Carmen Cesta says. Cesta, who opened the first Carm’s Doghouse in 2010, purchased
City of Syracuse converts Clinton Street into two ways
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on Aug. 1 announced the completion of a road reconstruction project on South Clinton Street, converting the street from one way to two ways between West Jefferson and Taylor Streets. The conversion makes it easier to get around downtown Syracuse and improves safety for pedestrians and drivers, the mayor
City of Syracuse moves offices to One Park Place
SYRACUSE — The City of Syracuse recently completed the move of numerous offices from City Hall Commons to One Park Place. The move was part of the city’s initiative to rehabilitate and redevelop the historic flatiron-style City Hall Commons building. The following City of Syracuse departments and divisions relocated to floor 7 at One Park
Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY plans $1 million renovation project to increase capacity
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York (RMHC of CNY) announced Thursday that it is planning a $1 million renovation project
State announces solar-energy project at Green Lakes State Park
MANLIUS, N.Y. — New York State announced plans to install a new solar array at Green Lakes State Park in the town of Manlius. This
Oneida Community Mansion House opens more guest rooms
ONEIDA, N.Y. — The Oneida Community Mansion House recently opened six new overnight guest rooms at the Inn at the Mansion House, located at 170
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