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Syracuse University sports events closed to the public due to COVID-19 until further notice
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Athletics announced Friday it will not host fans at any home sports events “until further notice” due to the ongoing

Rosamond Gifford Zoo breaks ground on new $8M animal health center project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Rosamond Gifford Zoo on Thursday morning broke ground on construction of a new animal health center. The project is a $7.5
Jefferson County hotel occupancy rate approached 47 percent in July
WATERTOWN — Hotels in Jefferson County posted another rebound in occupancy in July compared to the prior two months as the coronavirus pandemic continues, according to a new report. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county reached 46.8 percent in July, up from 33.8 percent in June

“Put the ‘U’ back in Syrac_se” promotes local businesses
SYRACUSE — It’s designed to encourage consumers to return to the local businesses and attractions they used to like to visit and spend money at before the pandemic struck. The Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. on Sept. 2 launched the “Put the ‘U’ back in Syrac_se” campaign. It’s an eight-week long initiative that includes a

Oneida County hotels continued business rebound in July
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County hotels continued to get a little busier in July compared to June and May amid the coronavirus pandemic, with nearly half of rooms occupied. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county bounced up to 49.5 percent in July from 41.3 percent in

City of Utica, partners seek artist proposals for sculpture to honor essential workers
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica is seeking artists to design a sculpture to honor essential workers who have kept their communities safe during

State-approved casinos reopen for business
Tioga Downs Casino Resort in Nichols in Tioga County, Vernon Downs Casino Hotel in Vernon, and Del Lago Resort & Casino in Tyre in Seneca

OSWEGO, NY— Burritt Motors has recently opened a new $9 million facility for its Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM dealerships in Oswego. In 2017, Burritt

American Airlines to begin daily service to Charlotte from Ithaca Tompkins International Airport
LANSING, N.Y. — Ithaca Tompkins International Airport says American Airlines is beginning daily service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, beginning Wednesday. The inaugural schedule has

Syracuse mayor extends weekend Walton Street closure for dining, shopping through September
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The weekend conversion of Walton Street in Armory Square into a two block, open air café and shopping area will continue through
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