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Hayner Hoyt starts work on mixed-use project at City Center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Hayner Hoyt Corporation of Syracuse is beginning work to redevelop the building at 400 S. Salina St. in Syracuse, which is now known as City Center. It was previously home to the former Sibley’s department store. Hayner Hoyt and the nonprofit Red House Arts Center hosted a Jan. 18 groundbreaking event […]
Clarkson’s Shipley Center, Dennings Point project get grant boost
POTSDAM, N.Y. — A state grant of $1.4 million will benefit Clarkson University’s Shipley Center for Innovation and its Dennings Point project as well. The funding for Clarkson is part of the 11th round of the state’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative. This round of REDC funding seeks to “stimulate New York’s post-pandemic recovery,”
Eastwood Rotary honors Bregman with Lifetime Service Award
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Rotary Club of Eastwood recently honored Bernard (Bernie) Bregman, who at age 89 is the eldest current club member, with the inaugural Bernie B. Bregman Lifetime Service Award. Bregman was recognized as part of the Eastwood Rotary’s 60th anniversary celebration in November. The club said it “would not be what it
N.Y. private-industry workplace injury rate is below U.S. average
In 2020, private-industry employers in New York state reported 129,000 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, according to figures from the latest Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in January. The state’s private-industry incidence rate of total recordable cases (TRC) was 2.2 cases per 100 full-time equivalent
Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce outlines 2022 plans
UTICA, N.Y. — As the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce slowly returns to a normal slate of activities in 2022, it’s also gearing up to celebrate a big milestone. The chamber will bring back its member-favorite annual clambake this year, Executive Director Kari Puleo says, where it will celebrate its 125th year of operation. The
OCC to host Maker Faire event at SRC Arena in early April
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College’s (OCC) SRC Arena will host Central New York’s inaugural Maker Faire in early April. The event is set for
Clarkson awarded state funding for Shipley Center, campus project
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Clarkson University in Potsdam has been awarded a total of $1.4 million from the 11th round of the state’s Regional Economic Development
People news: Birch Wealth Management hires operations specialist
ROME, N.Y. — Noah Hartung, of Oriskany, has joined Birch Wealth Management as operations specialist. A 2019 graduate of Oriskany High School, Hartung is a
Pathways to Apprenticeship seeks applicants for next round
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse residents interested in participating in the third group of Syracuse Build’s Pathways to Apprenticeship program have until Feb. 24 to apply. So far, a total of 30 Syracuse residents have graduated from the paid, 11-week program. The apprenticeship readiness-training program focuses on preparing women, people of color, and veterans to help
Hochul seeks to help small biz with billion-dollar rescue plan
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a billion-dollar state rescue plan for New York small businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Hochul announced the proposal during the Jan. 5 State of the State address in Albany. Additionally, Hochul plans to introduce a bill to permanently allow the sale of to-go drinks for bars
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