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WYNIT Distribution acquires Speed Commerce’s Navarre
CICERO, N.Y. — WYNIT Distribution, LLC of Cicero today announced the completion of its acquisition of Navarre, the retail-distribution business of Richardson, Texas–based Speed Commerce,
AHL honors Crunch’s Dolgon and Comets’ Esche with excellence awards
The American Hockey League (AHL) today announced it has honored Crunch owner Howard Dolgon with its Thomas Ebright Award in recognition of Dolgon’s career contributions
The 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel opens in Clayton
CLAYTON, N.Y. — The Buffalo–based Hart Hotels, Inc. on Wednesday announced the opening of the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton on the St. Lawrence
Crunch unveil logo for the Frozen Dome Classic
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Crunch today introduced the logo for the upcoming Frozen Dome Classic in the Carrier Dome on Nov. 22. The logo
F.O.C.U.S. forum on July 18 to discuss what’s next in Onondaga Lake cleanup
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — F.O.C.U.S. Greater Syracuse, Inc. will host a forum on July 18 to discuss the next step in restoring Onondaga Lake after the
New York keeps No. 2 spot in maple-syrup production
New York retained its position as the second biggest producer of maple syrup in the U.S. in 2014, behind Vermont, according to figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). New York maple producers generated 546,000 gallons of maple syrup with 2.2 million taps, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The Empire State
Syracuse Crunch think big with Frozen Dome Classic
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Crunch is hoping to make a big splash with their planned “Frozen Dome Classic,” the first professional hockey game held in the Carrier Dome, when it takes the ice with the Utica Comets on Nov. 22. “I really believe that Syracuse is … a big-event market,” Howard Dolgon, owner of the
A Change in Leadership at the Chenango Arts Council
NORWICH — The Chenango Arts Council has new leadership. On June 30, Victoria Calvert Kappel, executive director, stepped down from her position after 15 years to explore new opportunities. The Chenango Arts Council (CAC) has been a community anchor for participation, education, and quality of life in Chenango County for the last four decades, Kappel said
Schumer: Armory Square needs a supermarket
SYRACUSE — U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) is making a pitch to the CEOs of Tops Markets, Whole Foods Market, and The Fresh Market to
New micro-retail stores formally open in downtown Ithaca
ITHACA — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance and City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick were set to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to formally open
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