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Investments in CNY Tourism Amenities Drive New Economic Impact
A great place to live is a great place to visit, and that is as true for Central New York as anywhere. With new tourism amenities like the Lakeview Amphitheater complementing existing venues and experiences such as the newly renovated Hotel Syracuse (Marriott Syracuse Downtown) and the New York State Fair, the region is not only […]
Max Cohen has a nose for promotion
OLD FORGE — Max Cohen has a nose for business. He also has a nose for how to draw a crowd. To help drive attendance at the Old Forge Home Show held July 30-31, Cohen convinced KCBS to certify his Great Adirondack BBQ Festival, held on the grounds adjacent to the Home Show. The barbeque
History from OHA: The story of Pet Haven
In 1929, Adlai B. Wheel, Sr., realized his dream when he purchased a parcel of land bordering West Seneca Turnpike and developed it into Pet Haven Cemetery. Wheel and his wife were so dedicated to their mission that they cashed in a life-insurance policy in order to pay the $600 downpayment. Despite several prominent naysayers
Marriott Syracuse Downtown formally opens for business
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Marriott Syracuse Downtown, the historic hotel that’s been part of the downtown Syracuse landscape since 1924, is ready to welcome guests
Syracuse cancels annual Fan Fest event over concerns about the weather
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University will not hold this weekend’s annual Fan Fest event, which was scheduled for Saturday, “due to the impending storms being forecast
Executive director of Ithaca’s Sciencenter announces retirement
ITHACA — Charlie Trautmann, executive director of the Sciencenter — a nonprofit hands-on science museum in Ithaca, has announced his retirement from the organization, effective next spring. During his 25-year tenure with the museum, Trautmann has “shepherded the Sciencenter from a tiny, all-volunteer, storefront venture to a vibrant, welcoming, nationally recognized institution,” the Sciencenter contended
Startup firm Bojaga Studios’ farmstand location app is almost ready for iPhone
SYRACUSE — Bojaga Studios, a startup company that is a virtual tenant at the Syracuse Technology Garden, has a mobile-phone application (app) that will soon be available for iPhones. The app, called Farmstand Finder, is already available for Android devices, says Alexander (Alex) Jones, the fledgling firm’s chief information officer. It’ll be available for the
MPW Marketing announced that CHRISTINA CARROLL and LOGAN PISTELLO have joined the firm in the roles of project administrator and videographer / producer, respectively. Carroll comes to MPW Marketing from Herkimer College’s admissions department, where she focused on grant writing and marketing project proposals for higher education. Prior to joining MPW, Pistello owned his own
Syracuse University Athletics, Driver’s Village announce marketing deal
CICERO, N.Y. — Burdick Chevrolet will sponsor the “popular” complimentary spirit buttons for Syracuse University’s six home football games this season. It’s part of a
FAA awards Syracuse Airport $2.4 million for terminal, taxiway improvements
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Syracuse Hancock International Airport more than $2.4 million for improvement projects. The FAA allocated the
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