Business Archives March 2024
Multiple Upstate NY counties are among the fastest-selling home markets in US
Syracuse entertainment attraction closing at Destiny USA after 7 years
Company news: Andrew Dober promoted by BlueCross BlueShield
Company news: Jason Thomas promoted by City of Syracuse
$1M federal grant to help upgrade South Side center that supports local entrepreneurs
How the Visa-Mastercard swipe fee settlement affects cardholders
Company news: J.W. Burns & Company promotes Andrew J. Derrenbacker
See Onondaga County towns where average home sale prices are up 15% or more
Company news: SUNY Oswego professor earns patent on propulsion technology breakthrough
Company news: Barclay Damon associate David Solimeno recognized by American Bar Association
Central NY restaurant known for showy dishes is among businesses with biggest sales tax debts
Syracuse University continues buying spree, this time adding a hotel to replace one it’s converting to a dorm
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud
Life magazine coming back to life, thanks to supermodel
As a Walgreens closes in Onondaga County, another shuttered one to get new life
Restaurant inspection violations found at Sonic Drive-In; 42 ruled satisfactory
Central NY pizzeria is changing its name after famous singer’s estate objects
McMahon, Walsh led whirlwind trip to Taiwan to woo Micron suppliers
See new art-filled apartments in Armory Square building that housed Empire Brewing (photos)
TikTok under investigation by FTC over data practices, may face lawsuit
Biden administration approves nation’s seventh large offshore wind project off NY
Over 51,000 New Yorkers are about to lose $61 million in uncollected tax refunds
A new fast food spot is proposed in DeWitt, but there’s a problem to solve first
Air Force selects Lockheed Martin Syracuse to build radars for combat training
Your Micron questions: What impact would Micron’s huge water needs have on Lake Ontario?
McDonuts? Krispy Kreme doughnuts coming to McDonald’s nationwide
Cannabis industry stakeholders to discuss the “state of the state” in NYC on April 2
Win Thurlow on leadership: ‘If it’s about you, you’re doing it wrong’
Latest FAFSA error affects aid for 200K, offers for everyone else
Freihofer’s closes bakery outlets across Upstate New York, including Syracuse and Albany
Reuse ShoppingTown buildings instead of demolishing them (Your Letters)
Syracuse-based Helio Health adds Capital Region non-profit to mental health care network
New student loan forgiveness announced for over 77,000 people
Company news: Advance Media New York promotes Karen Sherwood
Trump’s social media company starts trading publicly at $6.8 billion market value
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Heritage Hill Brewhouse, paving way for expansion
Horse dentistry, hot dogs, cow fitting, ‘Barbie Factory’: 36 new businesses in Central NY
Book review: ‘Housing the Nation’ is informative introduction to complicated topic
Syracuse restarts process to seize tax-delinquent properties following long pause
Cut down on packaging to reduce what New Yorkers throw away (Your Letters)
Financial illiteracy is a huge problem. Here are 3 things to do now (Your Letters)
NY lawmakers debate ending what many say is a gas subsidy for new hookups
Feed sales, diner, auto body, farmland: See 22 latest business, apartment, land sales ($976 to $600K)
Pay more attention to Micron’s impact on environment, quality of life (Your Letters)
He created 1,000+ college sports websites. Now he’s back at Syracuse University to tackle AI
People to know in NY cannabis: Beau Allulli
Chick-Fil-A backtracks from its no-antibiotics-in-chicken pledge
Upstate Hospital plots major overhaul to expand crowded ER and remake Syracuse’s biggest employer
$1.5 million home in Spafford: Plus 80 more Onondaga County home sales
Three jobs in Syracuse that don’t require college degree pay over $100,000 a year
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for March 23, 2024
Company news: Eric Feldstein hired by MACNY, The Manufacturers Assocation
Marquardt Switches in Cazenovia to move 180 jobs to Mexico
Company news: Michael Stevenson hired by City of Syracuse
See 4 Onondaga County towns where average home sale prices are up the most
Longtime Syracuse repair shop may be forced to close because of zoning revelation
5 key takeaways from our look at Syracuse’s innovation ecosystem
DOJ sues Apple, alleging company illegally monopolized the smartphone market
To celebrate solar eclipse, Wegmans will close stores around totality in Upstate NY, PA
They dreamed of a new type of development on Westcott Street. Now, the property is for sale
Grill leaking grease, foul odors, spoiled food, mouse droppings found in 3 restaurant inspections
The former health club across from Wegmans in DeWitt is getting an overhaul
NY’s climate goals depend on lithium. Lithium is the new lead (Guest Opinion by Mark Braiman)
National Grid launches $4 billion upgrade of transmission lines to help renewable power flow
Why Micron, other chip-makers in U.S., are behind on construction timetables
Micron returned to profitability last quarter
Legal effort to shut new CNY cannabis shop put on hold as sides seek settlement
Micron’s Clay project gets its first dose of public opposition and tough questions
Legislator: Retail theft is anything but a hoax (Guest Opinion by Will Barclay)
Hear from a retailer, processor, lab and cultivator discussing the “state of the state” of the cannabis industry
NY’s quarterly tax payments for cannabis businesses ‘threatens the viability’ of all operators (Guest Column)
Syracuse Fire Chief Michael Monds on leadership: ‘I work for everybody else’
The problems and promise within Syracuse’s innovation economy
How prepared is Central NY for Micron? An innovation-economy Q&A with Mayor Walsh
Intel wins $8.5 billion CHIPS grant to expand in 4 states. What it means for Micron in NY
Average bonus on Wall Street last year down slightly from 2022
Lost money to a student loan relief scam? You might be getting a refund
‘Walk In Stumble Out’ bar 1 of 45 new businesses in Central NY
To protest housing tax breaks, Cicero imposes restrictions on apartment projects
Legal settlement clears way for student apartment project at Syracuse’s historic Temple Concord
Joann fabrics and crafts retail chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Top state cannabis official Damian Fagon put on administrative leave following NY Cannabis Insider investigation
Expanded MLS Next Pro battling USL for growth opportunities
Lawmakers: Invest in attracting top scientists to NY state (Guest Opinion by Sean Ryan & Al Stirpe)
Parking lot, auto body shops: See 26 business, apartment, land sales ($151 to $8M)
People to know in NY cannabis: Darren Gleeman
Seneca County real estate: See all homes sold, Mar. 9-Mar. 15
Oneida County real estate: See all homes sold, Mar. 2-Mar. 8
Madison County real estate: See all homes sold, Mar. 9-Mar. 15
Oneida County real estate: See all homes sold, Mar. 9-Mar. 15
Cortland County real estate: See all homes sold, Mar. 9-Mar. 15
Cayuga County real estate: See all homes sold, Mar. 9-Mar. 15
Tompkins County real estate: See all homes sold, Mar. 9-Mar. 15
$735K home in Baldwinsville: Plus 72 more Onondaga County home sales
Restore tax credit for rehabilitating low-income housing in NY (Editorial Board Opinion)
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for March 16, 2024
How friends Ryan McMahon and Guy Hart pushed a mega-development at site of dead mall in Clay
2024 CNY Home & Garden Show starts today: Find everything for home, and more, under one roof
Outcry over Nojaim’s debacle spurs last-minute candidates aiming to take over Marcellus village hall
ShoppingTown mall update: A new partnership could ramp up redevelopment plans
See Onondaga County towns where home sales are down most
United States has its first large offshore wind farm off NY coast; more to come
McDonald’s system outages reported worldwide, forcing some restaurants to shut down
Great Northern’s upscale remake excludes workers who need housing most (Your Letters)
Person at center of NY Office of Cannabis Management enforcement sues state agency
With Micron coming, the future of Cicero’s lakeshore area comes into view
Onondaga County sells CNY film hub, expecting a more productive use
Destiny USA giving away free solar eclipse glasses
Company news: Drs. Ryan Butzko, Phillip Gary and Mansur Javaid join Upstate
Price Chopper to close one of its Onondaga County stores
Room temperature food, leaky faucets, clutter: Syracuse restaurant inspection failure
$3 Trader Joe’s mini tote bags go viral, now sell for hundreds online
Audit leads to calls to reform NY state tax credits
See latest projection for Social Security increase in 2025
You can help shape the feds’ environmental study of Micron project in Clay
Pi Day freebies: Pie, pizza and more deals for 3/14 today
NY Cannabis Insider to host NYC “state of the state” industry networking event
Great Northern Mall’s buyer imagines a housing-retail colossus in Micron’s backyard
Sidearm Sports founder Jeffrey Rubin named Syracuse University’s first chief digital officer
Dollar Tree, Family Dollar to close nearly 1,000 stores
Company news: Brian Messe promoted by City of Syracuse
IRS free alternative to TurboTax now live for users in 12 states, including NY
Company news: John Dougherty and Jason Steeger promoted by SRC
YMCA’s Josh Royce on leadership: ‘Take every opportunity you’re given’
eBay-owned TCGplayer and union settle unfair labor practice charges
Upstate NY ice cream company, brewery team up for new flavored beer
Company news: Mark Vinciquerra hired by Contact Community Services
Mobile bartending, trash can service, farm: See 44 new businesses; 5 discontinuances
‘Terrified to criticize’: Accusations of hostility and retaliation surface against NY’s Office of Cannabis Management
How NY changed the rules and halted plans to fix hundreds of shabby Syracuse apartments
Company news: Jessica Brandt promoted by City of Syracuse
Inn, vacant land, motel, storage: See 18 business, apartment, land sales ($6.6K to $3,868,800)
New mortgages tumble in NY metro areas in fourth quarter
People to know in NY cannabis: Sohan Bashar
Company news: Dr. Matthew Egan joins Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY board
Syracuse beats out hundreds of cities for $180M grant to help neighborhood rise in place of I-81
Company news: Marisa Norcross promoted by MACNY, The Manufacturers Assocation
Tompkins County real estate: See all homes sold, Mar. 2-Mar. 8
Madison County real estate: See all homes sold, Mar. 2-Mar. 8
Cortland County real estate: See all homes sold, Mar. 2-Mar. 8
Cayuga County real estate: See all homes sold, Mar. 2-Mar. 8
$1.7 million home in Skaneateles: Plus 92 more Onondaga County home sales
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for March 9, 2024
NY farmland bills advance with concern over energy goal impact
In new twist, Marcellus opens the door for Nojaim’s sale to Stewarts Shops
Company news: Hannah Walsh transitions to St. Joseph’s Fayetteville family care office
Acclaimed Buffalo brewery to help anchor big Skaneateles hospitality development
See the Onondaga County towns where average home sale prices are up most in 2024
Rent increases in Syracuse in January were among highest in NY and nation
One legal marijuana shop in Central NY is suing to block another from opening. Here’s why
See renderings for $28 million upgrade at Syracuse airport, including more seating and food options
No permit, ground-in soil: Central NY diner fails restaurant inspection; 35 found satisfactory
Get help with tax questions at in-person IRS hours across the US
CNY needs housing now. Zoning, incentives can spur it (Guest Opinion by Robert M. Simpson)
OCC’s new Micron clean room is being built with college’s largest donation ever
A J. Crew store is returning to Syracuse but in a new location
New apartment building near Syracuse City Hall would be one of largest downtown projects in decades
Tully’s Tenders to go: Restaurant proposes fast-food / drive-thru at a busy intersection in Clay
Upstate NY business sentiment hits 15-year low, survey finds
Biden administration to cap credit card late fees at $8, saving Americans up to $10B
Hancock Airport’s Jason Terreri on leadership: ‘Never think you’re the smartest person in the room’
Micron project moves forward as National Grid files plans for extra-high-voltage lines
CNY golf course owner plans massive pickleball complex with food, beer and nearby pot sales
Warm in March? Cold in June? It’s always hot dog season at this food cart in downtown Syracuse
Facebook, Instagram access restored, Meta says after technical issues
Q4 data: Homebuyers chilled by high prices and rates
New cycling fitness studio coming to Syracuse is designed to feel like a party
Here’s how to track your tax refund in 2024
Time running out to claim Covid stimulus credit, IRS warns
Facebook down: FB, Instagram users report issues with accounts
Women entrepreneurs are driving growth in CNY (Guest Opinion by Meghan Florkowski & Carolyn Tucker)
National sports apparel retailer opening first NY store in Destiny USA
Perry’s Ice Cream unveils 5 new flavors - what does a Bee Sting taste like?
Masters set to debut new ‘Map & Flag’ hospitality offering next month
Labor leaders: Demand a better Micron deal (Guest Opinion by Ann Marie Taliercio & Mark Spadafore)
Deliveries, hair care and beauty, plants: 40 new businesses in Central NY, 2 discontinuances
A riverside landmark in Baldwinsville reopens as an upscale restaurant
Developer plans to convert Syracuse’s original Boys Club into downtown apartments
NY to offer big discounts to some first-time home buyers in Syracuse area. A few strings attached
Panera Bread to pay customers $2 million over hidden fees: How to get your money
Syracuse one of fastest places in US to sell a home, report says
Tax breaks shouldn’t be necessary in Onondaga County’s hot housing market (Your Letters)
After 32 years, a South Side staple in Syracuse closes with a joyful farewell
IRS testing free competitor to tax-filing programs like TurboTax in 12 states, including NY
Excellus reports first loss in 15 years. See how much it paid top executives in 2023
Once home to ‘crispy fried turkey,’ a Cayuga County location reopens as a ‘modern’ diner
People to know in NY cannabis: Aaron Riley
Syracuse workers among highest-paid NY state employees: Search 2023 salaries for all NY workforce
Gas station, vacant land, multiple family residence: See 21 business, apartment, land sales ($5K to $550K)
Company news: Dr. Lynn-Beth Satterly hired by Liberty Resources
Xerox laying off 15% of its staff as part of ‘renovation’ plan
Trader Joe’s chicken soup dumplings recalled, may contain plastic
Oswego County real estate: See all homes sold, Feb. 24-Mar. 1
Tompkins County real estate: See all homes sold, Feb. 24-Mar. 1
Cortland County real estate: See all homes sold, Feb. 24-Mar. 1
Oneida County real estate: See all homes sold, Feb. 24-Mar. 1
Seneca County real estate: See all homes sold, Feb. 24-Mar. 1
Madison County real estate: See all homes sold, Feb. 24-Mar. 1
See health-care jobs expected to grow fastest in New York by 2030
$744,900 house in the town of Pompey: Plus 73 more Onondaga County home sales
Amazon can do better by its neighbor; NY redistricting could have done worse (Editorial Board Opinion)
What are the wealthiest places in New York? See 1,000-plus communities ranked
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for March 2, 2024
Feds launch environmental study of Micron’s Clay project; public hearing scheduled
Beyond Micron: Syracuse and Upstate NY partners push to expand region as a semiconductor hub
Company news: Rosemary Lepiane appointed CNY Collaborative Family Law Professionals board president
Empowering your consumer rights: How to effectively resolve customer service issues and disputes
Van Alstine President Gary Riley Sr. retiring, successor named
Syracuse Downtown Dining Weeks underway at 46 locations. See menus and details
Will rental housing prices drop in 2024?
Average home sale prices are up 14% or more in 3 Onondaga County towns
Community Foundation’s new loan program aims to help Syracuse nonprofits speed up good works
Company news: Rob Shutts promoted by VIP Architectural Associates
Average worker pay in Onondaga County is down from all-time high
Ryan McMahon defends property tax breaks for housing developers
Company news: Rustan Petrela hired by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
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