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State purchases former Oneida County Airport to develop first-responder training center
ORISKANY, N.Y. — New York has purchased the former Oneida County Airport for $10 million to “grow and enhance” first-responder training operations at the New York State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC). The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) operates the (SPTC), which is located at the facility. Gov. Andrew Cuomo […]
Utica Zoo continues updating facilities, adds new quarantine building
UTICA — The 101-year-old Utica Zoo, located at 1 Utica Zoo Way in the city, has been updating parts of its facilities in recent months, and will continue to do so, as it seeks accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Projects completed include the construction of a new quarantine building, installation
Cowboys Saloon & Grill to open at Destiny USA in early 2016
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Cowboys Saloon & Grill, a “western-themed” bar & grill, plans to open a location at Destiny USA in early 2016. It will
PAR Technology sells hotel-technology business, reports earnings
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE: PAR) today announced it has closed on a sale of “substantially all” of the assets of its
Tops Markets announces executive-level promotions
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — Tops Markets has announced additional executive-level promotions following the Oct. 6 announcement of John Persons as the company’s new president and COO.
Construction set to resume at Lago Casino site
TYRE, N.Y. — The partners in the $425 million Lago Casino & Resort project say construction at the site in the Finger Lakes town of
CountryMax to open in DeWitt Town Center, which is now at full occupancy
DeWITT, N.Y. — CountryMax, a Rochester–area, family-owned retailer of farm and garden products, in November plans to move its current Manlius store to a new
State panel selects Tioga Downs for final casino-gaming license
NICHOLS, N.Y. — The New York Gaming Facility Location Board has approved Tioga Downs Casino Racing & Entertainment for the state’s final casino-gaming license. Tioga
Tops Markets formally opens Wizard of Oz-themed store in Chittenango
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — Tops Markets has unveiled its new “Wonderful Wizard of Oz”-themed store location with a formal opening in Chittenango. Based on the famous
JetBlue to resume service from Syracuse to Fort Lauderdale
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) will once again offer its seasonal air service from Syracuse to Fort Lauderdale, Florida beginning in January. The
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