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TSA installs new screening technology at North Country airports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has installed “the latest” checkpoint-screening technology equipment at three North Country airports. They include Ogdensburg International Airport, Massena International Airport,
Anytime Fitness seeks franchisees in New York
Woodbury, Minnesota–based Anytime Fitness has announced plans to open more than 150 locations throughout New York. The company boasts that it is “the fastest-growing co-ed gym in the world,” according to its news release issued Aug. 3. Anytime Fitness centers are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, offering “convenient and affordable” exercise
GEDDES, N.Y. — The state plans to build a 133,000-square-foot exposition building at the New York State Fairgrounds, which will be the “largest exposition space
JetBlue to start daily nonstop service from Syracuse to Boston early next year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) plans to begin daily, nonstop air service from Syracuse to Boston in early 2018. The flights begin Jan.
Cuomo nominates former Syracuse mayor Driscoll as Thruway Authority executive director
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced that he’ll nominate Matthew Driscoll to serve as executive director of the New York State Thruway Authority. Driscoll, a
Tioga Downs Casino hosting three job fairs
NICHOLS, N.Y. — Tioga Downs Casino was scheduled to host the first of three job fairs on Tuesday afternoon. Virgil’s Real BBQ at 2384 West
Athletic Apex health club is coming to Destiny USA later this year
SYRACUSE — Athletic Apex, which operates health clubs in Florida and Texas, plans to open a 42,000-square-foot club at Destiny USA later this year, the mall announced. More than 75 jobs are expected to be created and filled once the gym opens. Athletic Apex will be located on the first and second level of Destiny
Carrols posts profit decline in 2nd quarter on higher costs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST) reported that its net income fell to $6 million, or 13 cents a share, in the
Report: Oneida County visitor spending rose nearly 9 percent to surpass $1.4 billion in 2016
UTICA — Tourism is on the rise in the Mohawk Valley. A recent study released by Empire State Development and the I Love NY, Division of Travel & Tourism reports that visitor spending in Oneida County increased by 8.8 percent to more than $1.4 billion in 2016. Oneida County represents 64 percent of the Central
Onondaga County hotel occupancy rate falls 7.5 percent in May
Hotels in Onondaga County were emptier in June than the year-ago period, according to a recent report. The county’s occupancy rate slipped 7.5 percent to 64 percent in June from 69.1 percent in the year-ago month, according to STR, a Tennessee–based hotel market data and analytics company. Onondaga County’s occupancy rate has now declined in
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