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Syracuse Chiefs announcer, Benetti, departing for Westwood One Sports
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Jason Benetti, who has served as the play-by-play announcer for the Syracuse Chiefs since 2009, has accepted a similar position with WestwoodOne
State forms craft-brewer work group to develop ideas to expand the industry
A new craft-brewer work group will pursue recommendations on ways that New York’s craft-beer industry can pursue additional growth. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement
Local investment advisor finds time for world championship lacrosse
SYRACUSE — Matthew Abbott, an investment advisor with Armory Capital Management, LLC, participated on the U.S. team that lost to Canada, 8-5 at the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Lacrosse Championship in Commerce City, Colo., near Denver, on July 19. “It was unique. It was something that I’d been looking forward to for a
Ephesus announces first outdoor LED lighting-system installation
SYRACUSE — After illuminating more than two dozen sports venues across North America with its LED arena lights, Syracuse–based Ephesus Lighting, Inc. recently announced it is taking its LED lighting system outdoors. Duke University’s Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium — a multi-purpose outdoor stadium that is home to the university’s women’s field hockey team and
Tourism is a big industry for New York state. According to recent state statistics, the New York tourism industry generated $59.2 billion in direct spending, which produced an estimated $7.5 billion in state and local taxes in 2013. The number of visitors to New York increased to 218.8 million in 2013 — up by 8.8
Tri-Cities Opera names Ashbaker as new general director
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Tri-Cities Opera (TCO) has appointed Susan Ashbaker as its new general director. “Ashbaker comes to TCO with a wealth of experience
Syracuse ranks among the worst cities for weather, report says
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Surprise, surprise: Syracuse has been ranked one of the worst cities in the United States for its weather, according to a new
The Krebs hires GM, executive chef, prepares for mid-August opening
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — The Krebs, a Skaneateles restaurant with a history that dates back to the 19th century, today announced the hiring of a general
Empire Brewing seeks federal money for bottling facility
SYRACUSE — Empire Brewing Company in Syracuse’s Armory Square is working to build its Empire Farmstead Brewery in Cazenovia to grow hops and create a bottling facility. Empire Brewing, a Syracuse–based brewer of handcrafted ales and lagers, would use the facility to bottle its own beer for the first time in the company’s 20-year history.
COR, Starwood plan second hotel for Syracuse’s Inner Harbor
SYRACUSE — Syracuse’s Inner Harbor will be the site of plenty of hotel construction in the next few years. Stamford, Conn.–based Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and COR Development Co., LLC are partnering to bring a second hotel under Starwood’s Element brand to the Syracuse Inner Harbor. That announcement was part of
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