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State champion wrestler dies at 16

A 16-year-old Alabama state champion wrestler died in a car crash on Friday.

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Jun 30 • 10:58 AM EDT • Sports • syracuse.com
Business is good at the Camillus Costco. It asks town for OK to make a move

The proposal is being reviewed by the town of Camillus planning board.

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Jun 30 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • syracuse.com
Benevolent, manufacturing facilities: See 20 latest business, apartment, land sales ($30K to $1.4M)

See a list of property sales in Onondaga County other than residential homes.

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Jun 29 • 7:07 AM EDT • Business • syracuse.com
Popular 9-season sitcom losing its streaming home at end of the summer

The Emmy-award winning series is regarded as as one of the most iconic shows in television history.

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Jun 28 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
Conor Sen: This demographic cliff is reshaping universities. Cities are next

An undergraduate enrollment shortfall at Syracuse University is the latest sign that long-forecast demographic pressures are taking their toll on large and well-known institutions, too. Syracuse laid blame on the

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Jun 28 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
Central NY farm in business for more than 80 years faces costly rebuild after fire

Community members and farmers have rallied to help the farm cleanup and rebuild after a fire destroyed its greenhouses.

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Jun 27 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • syracuse.com
Politics: What Donald Trump’s Defense Policy Means For Black Service Members

Black Americans serving in the U.S. military have long lived with a great contradiction. The country they’re fighting to protect is the same one that’s failed to serve and protect them.Despite this, Black Americans continue to enlist. There are over 350,000 Black active duty and select reserve members and more than 2.4 million Black veterans. That’s according to the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University.This year, Defense secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked or delayed the promotions of more than a dozen Black and female senior officers. He’s also dismissed several high-ranking Black and female officers, according to The Atlantic. This comes amid the second Trump administration’s aggressive rollback of programs and policies connected to diversity, equity and inclusion.Black military members have always battled discrimination. But for some, this is a step too far in the wrong direction. So, what does their future hold? And what does it mean for the U.S. military?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.

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Jun 24 • 2:02 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Upstate NY youth sports coach accused of sending indecent material to children through Snapchat

The 21-year-old faces six charges after allegedly sending inappropriate content to two minors over several weeks.

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Jun 24 • 11:29 AM EDT • Sports • syracuse.com
Syracuse business owners speak out over I-81 construction disruptions

Several store owners are concerned about money they say they've lost as a result of I-81 construction.

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Jun 23 • 4:36 PM EDT • Business • spectrumlocalnews.com
How to secure Role Model tickets during hectic presale before they sell out
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Jun 23 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
City of Syracuse seeks public input on Comprehensive Plan 2050

One webinar and four public meetings will be held.

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Jun 21 • 1:03 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Metal band returns with new lineup, tour, and first new music in 8 years

The group released two influential albums in the '90s.

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Jun 19 • 6:47 AM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
Daughtry making two Upstate NY stops on 20th anniversary tour this fall

The stripped-down acoustic tour celebrates two decades of the band.

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Jun 18 • 1:52 PM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
Syracuse schools receive $4M to tackle mental health crisis in classrooms

Syracuse City School District students facing mental health crises will soon have more trained professionals to turn to.

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Jun 16 • 1:34 PM EDT • Health • cnycentral.com
Global Science and Intercultural Impacts: Celebrating Experiential Learning in STEM

Syracuse Abroad students reflect on community-engaged science opportunities they have undertaken.

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Jun 15 • 3:33 PM EDT • Science • news.syr.edu
Juneteenth, Mumford & Sons, Westcott Art Trail: 18 things to do this week in CNY

A busy week in Central New York culminates with Father's Day and the first day of summer on Sunday.

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Jun 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
Didn’t get Charli XCX tickets? Hers’s where you can still buy them

Resale prices for the “Music, Fashion, Film Tour” start at around $100–$150.

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Jun 12 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
How to secure Charli XCX tickets during hectic ‘Music, Fashion, Film Tour’ presale

The 12-date North American tour kicks off in September, with the presale launching today, Friday, June 12.

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Jun 12 • 8:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
Syracuse coach Legette-Jack praises politicians for college sports bill: ‘You’re putting a stop to this’

The Syracuse women's basketball coach spoke out against the possible creation of a super league in college sports and also discussed the value of college sports in her life.

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Jun 10 • 2:03 PM EDT • Sports • syracuse.com
Upstate NY native makes history at Tony Awards: ‘Ecstatic’

Other big winners include “Schmigadoon!” and Bess Wohl.

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Jun 8 • 5:20 AM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
For local businesses, Taste of Syracuse is about more than food sales
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Jun 4 • 11:19 PM EDT • Business • cnycentral.com
Irish Sports: Spring Recap // Scholastic // University of Notre Dame

Tennis This spring, Irish tennis teams had an ace of a year, making a solid run at the ACC Tournament. On the men’s side, they fell short of makin...

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May 30 • 10:31 PM EDT • Sports • scholastic.nd.edu
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2027 WR Davion Crumitie commits to Vanderbilt

Tallahassee (Fla.) James Rickards three-star wide receiver Davion Crumitie announced his commitment to Vanderbilt on Saturday evening. He chose the Commodores after decommitting from Syracuse back in February. Auburn, Kansas State, Kentucky, Florida and Wisconsin are among the other programs on his offer sheet. Crumitie is the No. 529 overall prospect and No. 73 WR […]

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May 30 • 9:33 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Music legend, 92, cancels remaining 2026 tour dates to focus on health: ‘So sorry to disappoint’

A rep for the singer explained why the shows were canceled rather than just postponed.

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May 30 • 12:35 PM EDT • Health • syracuse.com
More than 1,000 homes, businesses still without power in Central NY due to storms

High winds from a storm that moved through the region Friday night had knocked out power to 12,000.

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May 30 • 9:27 AM EDT • Business • syracuse.com
State budget delivering $30 million in aid to Syracuse

The city of Syracuse will receive a total of $30 million in additional aid through the 2026-27 state budget, officials said.

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May 28 • 2:39 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
2 artists drop out of Trump-backed ‘Freedom 250′ concerts in Washington, D.C.

The entertainment lineup was announced hours earlier.

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May 28 • 6:22 AM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
Business listings: See 26 new businesses in Central NY (May 26, 2026)

See a list of business filings in Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, and Onondaga counties.

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May 26 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • syracuse.com
NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Final Four brings business boost to Charlottesville

Businesses in the area offer deals as Syracuse, Notre Dame, Duke and Princeton prepare for championship weekend at Scott Stadium.

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May 22 • 8:41 PM EDT • Business • 29news.com
Syracuse auditor's report: City behind on animal shelter regulations

Marion also says the animal control functions of the city should move from the police department to the department of parks.

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May 21 • 2:17 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Guitar string capital: This CNY company makes wire for 80% of U.S. market
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May 20 • 6:01 AM EDT • Business • syracuse.com
Business listings: See 34 new businesses in Central NY

See a list of business filings in Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, and Onondaga counties.

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May 19 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • syracuse.com
Mets calling up LHP Zach Thornton to pitch on Wednesday

In need of a starter following Clay Holmes’ fibula fracture, the Mets are calling up left-hander Zach Thornton from Triple-A Syracuse.

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May 18 • 4:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Syracuse lacrosse defeats UNC to advance to final four

Syracuse advances to the final four for the second year in a row.

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May 17 • 11:26 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Syracuse Academy of Science 2026 junior senior prom: See 82 photos

See photos taken by a syracuse.com photographer who was at the event.

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May 15 • 10:47 PM EDT • Science • syracuse.com
Rock legend says new solo tour could be his last, wants ‘less grueling life’

He called the shows "one more for the road."

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May 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
Mets' Jonah Tong continues rough start to Triple-A season with disastrous outing

Jonah Tong was knocked around again as he took the ball for Syracuse on Thursday night.

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May 14 • 8:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Syracuse Council to vote soon on biometric identity technology restrictions

Biometric data encompasses a whole host of information.

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May 14 • 6:01 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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What health experts say are the growing issues for families across Central New York

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Several community health partners and organizations from across Central New York joined together Wednesday at Upstate Medical University to discuss the work they can do t…

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May 13 • 5:25 PM EDT • Health • localsyr.com
This Week in Navy Sports Presented by Navy Federal Credit Union

This Week in Navy Sports

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May 11 • 7:08 AM EDT • Sports • navysports.com
Bar, motel, farmland, towers: See 30 latest business, apartment, land sales ($151 to $39.8M)

See a list of property sales in Onondaga County other than residential homes.

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May 11 • 7:07 AM EDT • Business • syracuse.com
Man accused of shooting Syracuse officers suffers from multiple mental health issues, lawyer says

All three injured officers have been released from the hospital. The shooting led to a 6-hour standoff at Pioneer Homes near downtown.

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May 10 • 12:16 PM EDT • Health • syracuse.com
Taphouse on Walton owner sues city for lost revenue in entertainment license dispute

Taphouse has not be able to host any events, entertainment, live music or DJs for over a year, which Randall Hon said is hurting his business.

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May 8 • 10:42 AM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
Taphouse on Walton owner sues city for lost revenue in entertainment license dispute

Taphouse has not be able to host any events, entertainment, live music or DJs for over a year, which Randall Hon said is hurting his business.

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May 8 • 10:42 AM EDT • Business • syracuse.com
What is ‘Blue Dot Fever’ and how is it affecting Syracuse concerts?

Big names like Post Malone, Meghan Trainor and Pussycat Dolls have canceled tour dates.

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May 7 • 11:59 AM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
Syracuse, National Grid & Micron Team Up for 3rd STEM of Sports Academy

Syracuse Athletics, in partnership with National Grid and Micron Technology, are proud to present the third annual STEM of Sports Academy. This program creat...

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May 7 • 10:30 AM EDT • Sports • cuse.com
Syracuse hires top Notre Dame assistant for key football oversight role

Syracuse is continuing a new era in Orange athletics, moving to add Notre Dame's Yulander Wells into COO, football oversight position.

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May 7 • 8:45 AM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
Syracuse officials address concerns over CRB's loss of investigative authority

It’s the first in a series of scheduled meet and greets.

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May 6 • 9:10 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Country music legend cancels concerts, admits feeling ‘swimmy headed’

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer said she's responding well to medicine and treatment.

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May 4 • 5:21 PM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
Syracuse Common Council to discuss biometric identity technology restrictions

It comes days after Erie County passed a local law to prohibit biometric identification in commercial settings.

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May 4 • 11:04 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Barry Manilow postpones shows for fourth time in 5 months

The iconic singer underwent surgery for lung cancer in December.

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May 4 • 8:17 AM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
Mathematical Business: Louis Rusconi

Louis Rusconi said he wasn’t even supposed to go to Wake Forest. Originally committed to Syracuse University, Rusconi received a call from Wake Forest on July 13, 2022, that would change his life forever. “I remember getting that call,” Rusconi said. “It was one of the best things that ever happened to me, honestly, and...

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May 3 • 7:57 PM EDT • Business • wfuogb.com
Spirit Airlines says it’s going out of business, ending operations immediately

The airline said it would offer refunds, but no help in changing travel arrangements.

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May 2 • 5:01 AM EDT • Business • syracuse.com
Gillibrand rallies with labor unions, pushes Faster Labor Contracts Act

She rallied in Rochester with Teamsters Local 118 and in Syracuse with IBEW Local 43.

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May 1 • 4:46 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Gillibrand rallies with labor unions, pushes Faster Labor Contracts Act

She rallied in Rochester with Teamsters Local 118 and in Syracuse with IBEW Local 43.

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May 1 • 4:46 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Undergrad Business Roundup: Purdue Gets $20M Gift + Syracuse Whitman's New Experiential Center

Purdue lands a $20M gift for a new healthcare innovation institute, while Houston boosts startups, Whitman expands experiential learning, and global schools launch new partnerships and research.

LaunchPad Student Start-Ups Win in the New York Business Plan Competition

Three Syracuse University Libraries’ LaunchPad student start-up teams won prizes in the finals of the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC), powered by Upstate Capital Association of NY, held in Albany on April 22. Celes Buffard ’27 (School of Information Studies), founder of SecondWave, won the $10,000 first prize in the learn, work and live category. SecondWave combines financial liter...

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Apr 30 • 12:45 PM EDT • Business • news.syr.edu
Syracuse residents can address budget proposal Wednesday evening

There is a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall on East Washington Street.

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Apr 29 • 8:33 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Dunk & Bright closes Syracuse store after 99 years

Dunk & Bright Furniture is closing its original Syracuse store after 99 years, a strategic move to consolidate operations.

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Apr 28 • 3:01 AM EDT • Business • democratandchronicle.com
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Noah Kahan to headline new music festival in Upstate NY

The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter recently released a new album.

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Apr 27 • 9:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
Newhouse Student Spotlight: Kendall Johnson

From digital design intern to Live Nation festival associate, Newhouse public relations student Kendall Johnson shares her journey and advice for students exploring communications careers.

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Apr 27 • 3:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • newhouse.syracuse.edu
Syracuse football: where former Orange have signed UDFA deals

A look at where the Orange will head to camp

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Apr 26 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Environmental science college in Syracuse close to restoring American chestnut tree

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV ) — Researchers at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) are nearing a major milestone in efforts to restore the American chestnut tree, a …

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Apr 25 • 8:19 AM EDT • Science • informnny.com
Hollywood to home: Upstate N.Y. becomes a hub for filmmakers

Syracuse is transforming itself into a key hub for productions, bringing Hollywood closer to home for its film enthusiasts.

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Apr 19 • 5:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • spectrumlocalnews.com
Business listings: See 35 new businesses in Central NY (April 14, 2026)

See a list of filings in Cayuga, Cortland, Madison and Onondaga counties.

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Apr 14 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • syracuse.com
Building lots, commercial properties: See 28 latest business, apartment, land sales ($38K to $3.55M)

See a list of property sales in Onondaga County other than residential homes.

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Apr 13 • 7:07 AM EDT • Business • syracuse.com
ON THE JOB: “What is the Best Business Advice You’ve Ever Received?

Interviews by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Sound advice can contribute to your success. We recently asked area business leaders, what was their best advice they’d ever received. Here’s what they said: “The best advice I ever received was from my then –boss, Gerry Church, Fulton plant manager at Miller Brewing Co. He told me that whenever I wanted to discuss a business problem or issue with him, I should also be prepared to offer possible solutions. It’s the difference between being proactive or reactive. It’s also the difference between being a leader or follower. That has served me well in any business relationship I have had since then.” — Stephen Chirello, Owner, Steve Chirello Advertising, Fulton “Someone will always do it for less; they will also take the most effort to service or satisfy and leave you for the next lower price.” — John M. Henry, Owner, Speedway Press, Mitchell Printing, Phoenix Press, Oswego “I’m going to answer this question by turning it around and giving my own advice that is, ‘Always treat every customer as if they were your only customer!’ We are celebrating our 50th anniversary in business this year. We started our business on March 25, 1976. My advice works.”” — Nick Chervinsky, President, Brewerton Pharmacy, Brewerton “’You need to toot your own horn, my grandfather, Howard D. Dice, told me.” — Beth Ann Dice, Women’s active aging and cancer recovery coach, Mission Movement Wellness Studio & Breast Cancer Recovery Studio, Fulton “In the micro enterprise class, they taught, ‘Get a good lawyer, accountant and bank.’ That was over 30 years ago and I still have those three today. I chose good people I could grow with.” — Tony Pauldine, Owner, Anthony M. Pauldine General Contractors Inc., Oswego “From my grandfather; ‘Listen to everyone! You never know where you will get the solution you need.’” — Kevin Dean, Executive director, Oswego County Opportunities, Fulton “‘Preparation is the mother of success.’ My dad always drilled that into my head growing up, and it has helped me avoid a lot of snags in both my personal and professional life. Thanks, Dad!” — Bekkah Frisch, Owner and president, iHeart Holdings, Inc., Fulton “If you don’t take a risk and try, you will never know.” — Justin Taber, Owner, Torbitt’s Service Center, Oswego “Be ready to take a loss.” — Cody Seymour, Manager, Damiano’s Eatery, Mexico “I’ve received so much good business advice over the years. When people are giving you advice, always be curious rather than judgmental. Follow your gut. Doing the right thing is never the wrong thing.” — Dana Decker, Principal owner/broker, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Oswego ’Do it and figure it out later.’ It hasn’t failed me yet. Too many people take time to think about doing this and this and this and then the opportunity is over with. If it’s somewhat reasonable — if it’s not something outrageous — do it and figure it out later.” — Jeremy Allen, Licensed real estate salesperson, Acropolis Realty Group, Syracuse “’Try to meet the needs of the customer. Treat them like you’d like to be treated.’ It’s like the Golden Rule says.” — Douglas Dickson, Physician and associate at CNY Foot Surgery and Podiatry Care, East Syracuse “The best piece of business advice I’ve ever received applies to life in general: always be honest. Never overstate your capabilities and always be willing to ask questions. The more specific you can be in any given topic will always lead to a better outcome.” — Tom Fernandez, President, Woodbine Hospitality, Syracuse “As a business owner, the advice would be ‘Don’t overextend yourself. Especially in agriculture, expect issues to come up.’ If something is going right, it’s not true agriculture. This last season, we scaled very hard to field another crew. We got more drones, crew and generators based on projections. This last season hit the ag community hard with a very wet spring. We did 15,000 to 20,000 acres for fungicide and the same for cover crop seeding in 2024. We scaled to 25,000 to 30,000 for 2025. We ended up doing 2,000 for fungicide and 3,000 for cover crop seeding. That’s why that advice was good.” — Rick Jordan, Operations manager, CNY Drove Services, Clinton “’Keep your head down, mind your own business and do the best for your clients that you can do.’ It has a lot to do with my success in working for Galloway Century 21.” — Ed Fayette, New York state licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Galloway, Oswego “’Expand in all ways, always.’ It just keeps you going and keeps you growing.” — Stephen Baier, Licensed real estate person, The Real Estate Agency & Bouck Commercial, Auburn “The best advice is, ‘Your biggest asset you won’t see on the books because it comes from your employees.’” — David Flickinger, Owner, Edible Arrangements, Syracuse “Don’t take things personally when you’re working with the public.” — Leeann Desimone, Manager, Annie’s Hallmark Shop, Auburn “‘Follow up.’ The customer knows that you care about what you are doing and that their opinion counts. Sometimes they might be on the fence about whether they want to use your company. If they’re asking your opinion on things, they feel you are concerned about what you’re doing. They like to be kept in the loop if they’re spending money with you.” — Dorothy Casper, Saslesperson, SweetWoods Memorials, Phoenix “The best business advice I received is ‘Never be the smartest person in the room. Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you.’ That’s how you learn.” — Debbie Bilello, Owner, Virtual Office Solutions, Central Square “’You need to grow your business but you can’t grow too big too fast.’ That’s what we’ve done at Pinnacle Maintenance. We’ve tried to grow but not too fast. Along those same lines, there’s another good piece of advice, ‘Don’t take on more than you can handle because it only leads to a bad name for your business and a bad experience for your customers.’ It goes along the same lines as growing your business slowly and carefully.” — David Wines, Owner, Pinnacle Maintenance, Central Square “Always be on time and do what you say you are going to do.’ I’ve done very well following that advice. Most of my work is referral and I don’t really do any advertising so I have a pretty good customer base. It’s mostly word-of-mouth from satisfied customers.” — Robert J. Fleming, Owner, Bob Fleming Windows & Doors, Brewerton “’Concentrate on your finances, always pay your taxes, and form a team you can depend on. Try to help the community you’re in as much as you can.’ We do all of these all the time here. We give and give and give to the community and the community gives back to us always.” — Susan Bonnet, Co-owner, Bonnet Sales and Service, Central Square “Keep smiling. It brings a positive attitude to the workplace.” — Karin Lindsley, Vice president, DTS Truck Service, Syracuse “‘Customer service above all.’ Following this advice has served us very well.’ — Guy Fox, Owner, Fox’s Discount Parts, West Monroe “The best thing to do is to make sure you’re taking in more money than you’re spending. I wish I could say I’m a good businessman but I have been in business since 1981. I’m not a bean counter but work well with my hands and its’s served me well all these years and I am still in business.” — Matt McGill, Owner, Matt McGill Collision, Brewerton

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Apr 11 • 4:39 PM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com
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Seniors: John Lemp, 70

Has been working for more than 50 years in the business — M. Lemp Jewelers in Syracuse — that his great-grandfather started in 1890 By Mary Beth Roach Don Lemp owns and represents the fourth-generation of the family business, M. Lemp Jewelers, but he still calls himself “a counter guy.” “I love interacting with couples. It’s a wonderful business. You’re celebrating marriages, engagements, births, anniversaries — all these different significant moments that people invite you into their lives for whatever brief period of time it might be to help them celebrate whatever their important occasion is,” he said. This is one of several reasons why Lemp, at 70, has been working for more than 50 years in the business that his great-grandfather started in 1890. Always located in the downtown Syracuse area, the store has been situated in the building that the family owns on East Fayette and Warren streets since 1971. He jokes that he’s been in the business so long he is now selling engagement rings to the second generation in some families. He also loves the opportunity to learn about the ever-changing industry and gemstones. “You have to know not only diamonds, but all the colored stones, from A to Z, from andalusite to zircons,” he said. Lemp said he had originally thought he wanted to become an attorney, but while working part-time in the store while attending college at Syracuse University, he decided to follow in the family business. His father, Walter D. Lemp Sr., and his mother tried to discourage their son from pursuing retail, reminding him of the hectic hours and lifestyle intrinsic in this business. But the younger Lemp [whose full name is Walter D. Lemp Jr.] prevailed. So, over the years, father and son got to work together in the family business for 35 years. And while many other jewelers retreated from downtown to suburban malls in the 1970s, the Lemps decided to stay downtown. And it’s a decision that Lemp Jr. feels it has worked out well. As he explained, downtown Syracuse is seeing a rebirth. One website, Point2Home.com, has noted that more than 6,000 people live there and the median income is about $62,000. In addition, according to the website that Lemp built years ago, the store can cater to customers throughout the country. His customers, whether from across the country or across Onondaga County, are just one reason that Lemp stays engaged in the business. His employees, the opportunity to continue to learn in an industry, and the challenge to continue to improve business are all other reasons, he noted. He’s also been able to travel to India to buy diamonds and he enjoys buying and selling estates. “I’d rather gallop in the corral than ride into the sunset,” Lemp said.

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Seniors: Carol Watson, 72

Owner of Carol Watson Greenhouse and Landscaping in LaFayette enjoys her growing business — still puts in six-, seven-day weeks By Mary Beth Roach Carol Watson, the owner of Carol Watson Greenhouse and Landscaping, has been in gardens since she could walk. Literally. She said she learned to walk in her grandfather’s garden, which was next door to her current home and business in LaFayette. Today, at 72, she is running the business that her mother, Claire, opened in 1981 as Watson Greenhouse. Watson worked part-time for her mom until 1990, when she joined her full time. While she may not have had any formal horticultural experience, she said she learned so much about growing and raising plants from her mom, who had an abundance of energy and talent. Now, after 35 years in the business full time, Watson has no plans to retire, although she joked that she’d like a couple of days off a week. On her seven-acre site, complete with four greenhouses, Watson said her favorite parts of the job are working with and educating her customers; helping some of her young customers build terrariums; conducting occasional class field trips; and supporting local art by decorating the shop with an eclectic mix of pottery from at least four area craftspeople. A one-time employee of the former Dey Bros. department store in Syracuse, Watson said she loves merchandising and enjoys displaying unique pieces of art on shelves and even suspending from ceilings. “We’re creative. We also had top quality plants. We got a reputation of quality plants and unusual products,” she said. It’s tending to her customers and her plants, showcasing the unusual products, and hosting special events to benefit the community that keep her motivated to work six to seven days a week. “I just love it. I love taking care of the plants. I’m one of the few people that really enjoys watering,” she said. And while she has cultivated a solid customer base over the years, she remains savvy in her marketing efforts to draw in new customers. For example, she does a gardening segment on CNY Central television; her active Facebook page has thousands of followers; and she hosts a number of unique events and classes that not only introduce her shop to potential new clients, but some benefit nonprofits as well. About 13 years ago, when the local symphony orchestra was struggling, she said she wanted to help. So, partnering with the group, she began offering concerts, called Soirees, featuring the Syracuse Orchestra’s string quartet. Following up on a suggestion from a customer whose brother is a deejay in retirement, specializing in sock hops, she hosted the greenhouse’s first sock hop. Plants got moved back toward the walls to make room for dancing; a caterer was brought in, offering diner-like food; guests came in period outfits; and proceeds went to the Food Bank of CNY. She is excited about doing it again in October. Via her website, she promotes the greenhouse as an “oasis in the snow,” offering visitors the opportunity to pick up some decorating and gift ideas while taking in the floral and citrus scents. And she also caters to her four-legged friends. Over this past winter, she said, she came up with a “brilliant idea,” although at the time she didn’t appreciate just how brilliant it would become. Feeling it too cold outside to take her dog for a walk, she opted to bring it into the greenhouse. And before long, she was inviting people to bring their dogs into the big greenhouse as well. She looks forward to extending that invitation again this upcoming winter season. For Watson and her customers, the greenhouse is always in season.

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Former HGTV host gives health update after leaving show

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NBC Sports Broadcaster Mike Tirico ’88 to Speak at Commencement

The ‘Sunday Night Football’ play-by-play voice and NBC Olympics primetime host, who began his broadcasting career at Syracuse University's own WAER-FM, will address graduates May 10.

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Apr 9 • 2:03 PM EDT • Sports • news.syr.edu
After howls from clubs, Syracuse cuts the red tape choking music venues

The Syracuse Common Council approved the new rule Monday after an old ordinance was resurrected when violence erupted after a show at the Westcott Theater.

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Apr 7 • 6:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
Syracuse Common Council will make vendors disclose if they do business with ICE

Vendors will now be required to simply check a box when trying to get a city contract.

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Ex-owner of Central NY kids’ entertainment hotspot owes nearly $1 million in taxes

Businesses across Onondaga County owe the state thousands in overdue sales taxes.

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Apr 6 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
Ex-owner of Central NY kids’ entertainment hotspot owes nearly $1 million in taxes

Businesses across Onondaga County owe the state thousands in overdue sales taxes.

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Apr 6 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • syracuse.com
‘Soaked and broken’: Owner of Enfoque Images devastated after her business building collapses

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The hero of the day

The earliest bits of concrete NC State sports memories I have involve Torry Holt and Justin Gainey—1997 felt a little transformative for both sports at the time. Torry helped the football team pull a huge upset in a (nonconference) game at Syracuse to open the ‘97 season; in March of that year, Gainey played every […]

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New SAMMYs director has ideas on how Syracuse artists can thrive in cutthroat industry

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Syracuse two-sport athlete Calvin Russell III out indefinitely

Syracuse two-sport athlete Calvin Russell III, who also played basketball this season, will miss an "indefinite period of time" after suffering an undisclosed injury in spring football practice.

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Syracuse men’s lacrosse: Offense finding itself entering ‘second season’

Production is up as the lineup looks to have found some consistency for the first time this season.

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Mar 27 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lineup released for this year's Syracuse Jazz Fest

This year's festival will run July 9-12.

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UConn vs Syracuse predictions, picks, odds for NCAA Tournament Second Round

Our March Madness experts pick the winner for No. 1 UConn vs No. 9 Syracuse in the 2026 women's NCAA Tournament on March 23

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Syracuse finalizing Gerry McNamara hire: Siena coach helped lead Orange to 2003 national championship

McNamara just finished guiding Siena to the NCAA Tournament, where it almost upset No. 1 Duke

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Syracuse reportedly targeting former player Gerry McNamara as its next men's basketball coach
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March Madness games today: Ranking the 16-game Women's NCAA Tournament schedule for Saturday

Syracuse vs. Iowa State and Princeton vs. Oklahoma State leads the best Women's NCAA Tournament games to watch on Saturday.

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Mets’ latest roster cuts include Ronny Mauricio

Mauricio always kind of figured to start in Syracuse so long as Francisco Lindor returned on time.

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Syracuse.com’s 2026 media day baseball coach poll: Most likely to have breakout season? (photos)

Some key players could be on the verge of making a name for themselves this season.

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Business listings: See 42 new businesses in Central NY (Mar. 17, 2026)

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Judge blocks US government from cutting vaccine recommendations for children

The judge said Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee.

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NBCUniversal cancels multiple talk shows, longtime entertainment news program

The cancellations are expected to result in layoffs for the shows’ crews and executives within the NBCU first-run division.

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Inside the mind, flair and ambition of Syracuse’s new AD: ‘Give me the idea that will get me fired’

Syracuse's new athletic director helped lure future No. 1 NFL Draft pick Cam Ward to Washington State and installed a dunk tank in his old school's end zone.

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New Syracuse AD Bryan Blair is ‘the rising star’ in college sports (what they’re saying)

Syracuse's new athletic director recently made Sports Business Journal's '40 under 40' list

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Mar 12 • 2:48 PM EDT • Sports • syracuse.com
Syracuse hires Toledo AD Bryan Blair to lead Orange athletic department

Bryan Blair, the AD at Toledo, has been hired as the successor for Syracuse AD John Wildhack.

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Free workshop in Syracuse to help businesses get MWBE certification

Four panelists will discuss certification opportunities and government contracting for small, local businesses.

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Clay craft brewery to close after less than 3 years in business

The brewery opened in October 2023.

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Gerry McNamara’s Siena basketball team clinches NCAA Tournament berth

The Saints beat top-seeded Merrimack 64-54 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Championship game on Tuesday night.

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Business listings: See 46 new businesses in Central NY (Mar. 10, 2026)

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$3.5K to $4.9M: See 21 latest business-related, apartment, acreage, land sales

See a list of property sales in Onondaga County other than residential homes.

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Syracuse.com's 2026 spring sports media day flag football roll call

Section III flag football stars take over syracuse.com's 2026 spring sports media day at Cicero-North Syracuse High School on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Cicero-North Syracuse High School.

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Upstate NY college basketball coach retiring after 19 seasons

He's the winningest coach in the school's history.

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