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Monday, May 13, 2013  Destiny USA announced Monday that World of Beer is scheduled to open on the third level of the expansion area later this year.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  A Brooks Brothers Factory Store is now open at Destiny USA with clothes for men and women.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The tentative deal for a New York state budget will include expansion of pre-kindergarten in low-income schools, funding to extend the school day and year, and merit pay for top teachers.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  A Central New York company that makes barcode scanners for medical companies plans to expand.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The planned facility will have 10,000 square feet of administrative space and over 4,000 square feet of hangar space, according to the media release.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Turning Stone is looking to hire 150 new employees for its expansion project -- named Exit 33 after the Thruway exit to the casino. Full and part time jobs are available for many positions, including servers, bartenders, hosts, security and more. The complex is expected to open this July.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Destiny USA announced Wednesday that a Fossil Outlet is opening at the mall.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Turning Stone Casino broke ground on a $25 million dollar entertainment expansion expected to create 100 permanent jobs.

Monday, September 10, 2012  A mirror maze concept is coming to the mall expansion in Syracuse.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Destiny USA announced that OptiGolf is coming to Syracuse. The high-tech golf-simulator will be located on the 3rd floor of the expansion area and will be more than 8,300 square feet.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Destiny USA announced six new businesses that will open on the second floor of the expansion area.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Destiny USA announced that T.G.I. Friday’s will open is coming to the third floor of the expansion area.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  'Tower' will not be as tall as proposed, after input by North Side residents

Monday, July 09, 2012  On Monday, it was announced that Eddie Bauer Outlet, Five Below, and My Favorite Sports Store are officially coming later this year.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Central New Yorkers from across the region went to the expansion wing of the new Destiny USA today not to spend money and shop, but to try to earn money by getting a job.