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Friday, May 17, 2013  A state senator and several local business owners are pushing for residents to take part in the debate over the future of Interstate 81 in Syracuse, and are warning the public that changing traffic patterns could have a negative impact on local businesses.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner announced Tuesday that the new central passenger screening checkpoint at Syracuse Hancock International Airport will to open to the public on Wednesday. The renovations began in August of 2011.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Gannon’s Isle officially opened its new location in downtown Syracuse on Monday morning. Gannon’s Isle third shop is located in Dey’s Plaza near the intersection of South Salina Street and East Jefferson Street.

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.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants any future new casinos to provide revenue to several counties surrounding each one, not just the county that's host to the facility.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The tourism industry in New York State will get $60-million to help encourage more people to visit.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A judge granted William Seward III’s heir, his great-great-grandson Ray Messenger, letters which allow him to be an executor of William Seward III’s estate.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Business leaders will be meeting in Albany this week for a state summit on tourism, which is the fifth largest employer in the state

Friday, May 03, 2013  Organizers of Balloon Fest are preparing for what they hope will be one of the biggest Balloonfests in years.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Yahoo! has recently named the Finger Lakes and Lake George to their list of “Lakeside destinations that have it all.”

Monday, April 29, 2013  The Utica Tower is a privately financed project that's been seven years in the making. It'll be completed and dedicated in May.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Destiny USA announced Thursday that eight new retail shops are coming to Syracuse.

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

Friday, April 05, 2013  The Obama administration is delaying the closing of 149 airport control towers until mid-June in order to deal with legal challenges.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The new owners of Greek Peak in Cortland will keep the ski resort open and possibly even expand.