Business Archives March 2023
More Black and female-owned businesses are opening in downtown Syracuse
NY’s women in cannabis: Rosie Mattio
More Americans file for jobless claims; layoffs remain low
Exclusive: Acreage lays off New York employees, PharmaCann may be next
An in-depth discussion with PharmaCann’s Jeremy Unruh about the state of NY’s medical market
Disney board appointed by DeSantis says predecessors stripped it of most power
Buyers to spend $7.7 million fixing Skyline Apartments and two other complexes
NYC-style bagel shop coming to prime Marshall Street location near Syracuse University
Taco Bell opens its newest Onondaga County location
Madison County businessman under investigation by AG sued over $300k debt
Syracuse residents pack City Hall as officials create roadmap for big changes ahead
Former Post-Standard building springs back to life as VIP Structures moves in
I want to grow food for my community. 2023 Farm Bill can help (Guest Opinion by Charles Madlock)
Court ruling allows legal weed shops in Central and Western NY, still bars them in Finger Lakes
Long Island’s cannabis community lobbies Albany legislators for zoning changes
NY’s women in cannabis: Sarah Stenuf
Everything said at the Cannabis Association of New York’s lobby day in Albany on March 28, 2023.
How upcycling a 134-year-old church could help reshape a distressed corner of Syracuse
Micron reports loss of $2.31 billion in fiscal second quarter
Landlords back ‘good cause’ push as budget deadline nears, pen letter to Hochul
Minimum wage increase? $21.25 per hour proposed in New York state
Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue
New York AG investigating ‘potential irregularities’ at Madison County tax prep firm
Business is ‘blooming’ in Central NY: See 46 new businesses this week
A rarity emerges in a Syracuse suburb: Lakefront apartments, with their own marina
Another hurdle for New York cannabis regulators to tackle: retail buffer zones
Kevin Bradley on leadership: It’s your job to develop future leaders at every level
Chipotle agrees to pay $240,000 after closing store that sought union
Man stole Wegmans customers’ account info to order $9,200 in groceries for himself, others
Update: Syracuse lawmakers approve free broadband for 10 city Census tracts
One in five Syracuse households to get new trash carts in June; the rest by September
Don’t be gaslighted by foes of electrification (Guest Opinion by Carole Resnick & Anshul Gupta)
Twitter celebs balk at paying Elon Musk for blue check mark
Central New York home sales down 50% in February
Planning commission to hold public hearing on ReZone Syracuse, a sweeping update of zoning
Industrial park planned in Clay for Micron spinoff development
Restaurants are among those with biggest sales tax debts in Onondaga County (See full list)
Lotte to make cutting-edge cancer drugs at new manufacturing center in East Syracuse
People to know in NY cannabis: David Feldman
NY’s women in cannabis: Katie Neer
Parts of Twitter source code leak online
First Citizens acquires troubled Silicon Valley Bank
$789,500 home in Onondaga: See 92 home sales in Onondaga County
Columbus Bakery, several other North Side storefronts vandalized
New York state’s best beers and top brewery for 2023: The winners are ...
Veterans, cannabis digital advertising and the lawsuits against the OCM
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for March 25, 2023
National retail store moving into Panera’s former space in Towne Center at Fayetteville
Judge approves rescue of Skyline Apartments; squalid Vincent Apartments remain in limbo
What impact does an absence on LinkedIn have on job search and employment?
How to cut back on your bills and expenses
Twitter says big change to ‘Verified’ accounts coming soon: What you need to know
What are Upstate New York’s hotspots for working from home?
Restaurant inspections: Basil Leaf, Original Italian Pizza have violations; 74 restaurants satisfactory
Real talk event on what’s happening with New York State’s legal weed rollout
Raise minimum wage for excluded workers. ‘Our labor makes NY run’ (Guest Opinion by Maira Martinez)
Mortgage rates may drop despite Fed rate increase
US jobless claims inch down as labor market remains tight
Builder shows plans for 600 housing units, including townhomes, near Syracuse’s Tipp Hill
People to know in NY cannabis: Lauren Rudick
NY’s women in cannabis: Nikki Lawley
Eyedrops recall: Death toll rises, 8 people blinded, 4 have eyeballs removed due to bacteria
NY Governor and Republican Assembly address thriving illicit cannabis market
TikTok CEO faces off with Congress over security fears
California may soon ban Skittles – or force a recipe change
Syracuse brewers use local headlines to inspire beer names, including that notorious bridge
Inflation sticker shock? Follow these tips
Foot Locker closing more than 400 stores in shopping malls
Prioritizing veterans in the cannabis industry: a call for action (guest column)
NY’s women in cannabis: Scheril Murray Powell
A Brooklyn landlord neglects his Syracuse tenants. In the Deep South, they know the feeling
An Irish favorite led the way in Syracuse as beer sales boomed on St. Patrick’s Day
$20M tax break OK’d for large apartment development near Syracuse University
Why high rates and lower prices shouldn’t deter home sellers (analysis)
New Boom Babies owners keep alive founder’s prom dress tradition
Janet Yellen says bank situation ‘stabilizing,’ system is ‘sound’
Signs of Spring: Farm stands, landscaping included in 37 Central NY business listings
Plan to turn castle-like church into event center gets $1M state grant, but costs rise
New York’s seniors need accessible medical cannabis (guest column)
Union Square Travel Agency adds disclaimer about weed potency
How to buy a house, commercial building or vacant lot from the Syracuse Land Bank
It is the largest landowner on Syracuse’s South Side. What’s its plan for that vacant land?
What is the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act?
TCGplayer founder leaving 5 months after $295M sale to eBay
A court order prohibits marijuana shops in NY’s Finger Lakes. So how did Ithaca get one?
Amazon cuts 9,000 more jobs in its 2nd largest round of layoffs
Officials say salary laws, hybrid work could narrow NY wage gap
KFC offers free college tuition for employees
Which foods have dramatically higher prices now (and what to do about it)
Developer wants $20M in tax breaks on apartments near Syracuse University
Meet Betsy Parmley: A girl who liked to build things now runs the I-81 project in Syracuse
People in Motion: 17 new hires, promotions, more at CNY businesses, organizations
People to know in NY cannabis: Mike Wilson
New York Community Bank to buy failed Signature Bank in $2.7B deal
NY’s women in cannabis: Elana Tamas
Even before Micron breaks ground, CNY colleges offer classes to train chip fab workers
Credit Suisse, UBS shares plunge after Swiss bank takeover announcement
$950,000 home in Skaneateles: See 95 home sales in Onondaga County
When Signature Bank collapsed, it held $56 million of Syracuse taxpayers’ money
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for March 17, 2023
Judge appoints receiver to manage troubled Ballantyne Garden Apartments in Syracuse
Syracuse offers grants of up to $250,000 to rehab vacant buildings
Group wants to try again to persuade judge to stop I-81 teardown in Syracuse
Extend your job screening process by writing a cover letter
Home prices still rising in Onondaga County despite fewer sales
Hochul, Senate budget plans ban ‘anti-competitive’ prescription drug pricing
Restaurant inspections: Sonic and Starbucks have violations; 47 satisfactory; 2 correct previous failures
Silicon Valley Bank parent files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
What to do and what not to do during high inflation times
Ford recalls more than 1 million cars over brake hose issue
Company news: CBA president Matt Keough named to leadership role
Company news: Matt Geitner hired by MACNY The Manufacturers Association
Exclusive: NY’s cannabis regulators sued again, this time by the big players
Popular Armory Square bakery to close at end of month
A 40% minimum wage hike would decimate NY’s dairy industry (Guest Opinion by AJ Wormuth)
NY bank’s demise: Contagion or a problem with the business?
New York Fed survey finds disturbing trends in manufacturing data
US jobless aid claims fell last week as layoffs remain low
Company news: Kelli Lasher promoted by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Make $89,000 or more a year in Syracuse at these 10 jobs that don’t require a college degree
United Auto Supply withdraws plan for giant Lysander warehouse opposed by neighbors
Company news: Caleb L. Sayers hired by Beardsley Architects + Engineers
eBay-owned TCGplayer accused of firing worker for successful union drive
Company news: Visit Syracuse hires Lindsay Raychel and Bridget Rooney
TikTok dismisses calls for Chinese owners to sell stakes
Company news: syracuse.com | The Post-Standard hires Melissa Newcomb
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon proposes nursing scholarships to fight emergency room crisis
Company news: Dr. Michael C. Hoban hired by St. Joseph’s Health
Company news: Erin Tochelli promoted by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Company news: CH Insurance hires Sara MacDonald
NY Cannabis Insider to host Western New York industry insights event in April
Company news: Marco J. Zappala hired by Beardsley Architects + Engineers
Company news: David S. Caryl hired by Tompkins Financial Advisors
Company news: Loretto promotes Lindzey Nasholts
Honda recalls 500,000 vehicles to fix seat belt problem
Don’t miss these 18 MacKenzie-Childs home decor deals that scream spring
Company news: Nascentia Health hires Colleen Prossner
Gas and fuel money-saving tips during inflation
CNY town to award $1 million in grants to spruce up businesses, buildings in target area
SUNY Orange cannabis class stirs the ‘pot’
Company news: Mitchell O’Connor hired by ICM Controls
Fed criticized for missing red flags before bank collapse
New drive-thru restaurant set to open in Towne Center at Fayetteville
US inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot
Company news: Dr. Awais Ijaz hired by St. Joseph’s Health
Facebook parent Meta cuts another 10,000 jobs
List of 36 new businesses in Central New York includes a children’s theatre, beauty
Man sues Buffalo Wild Wings, claims boneless wings are chicken nuggets
Le Moyne rises to challenge of creating an inclusive tech workforce (Guest Opinion by Bill Brower)
Libraries, daycares, churches, and more make closing announcements due to storm, Tuesday March 14
Gwendolyn Sykes of SRC on leadership: The best leaders hone the fine art of listening
Signature Bank seized to send banks a message, director says
One of the best small towns for shopping in the U.S. is in Upstate NY
Weather causes postponements and closings for Central NY businesses, organizations
Biden tells US to have confidence in banks after 2 collapse, including NY bank
Pfizer buys Seagen for $43B, boosts access to cancer drugs
Company news: Erin Brown hired by Pinckney Hugo Group
Siena Poll: Upstate NY business leaders are pessimistic about the coming year
Scammers hard at work separating New Yorkers from their money, Better Business Bureau says
TCGplayer workers in Syracuse form first eBay union
See the 4 Onondaga County places where homes sales are down most
People in Motion: 22 new hires, promotions, more at CNY businesses, organizations
Rents are still rising in Syracuse and other NY metro areas
SUNY Upstate paid nearly $10 million for consultants on aborted Crouse Hospital merger
People to know in NY cannabis: Nicholas Agrippino
Silicon Valley Bank collapse: US government moves to stop potential banking crisis
How Micron built to this moment: The maverick high-tech giant stakes its future in Central NY
$530,000 home in Pompey: See 125 home listings in Onondaga County
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for March 10, 2023
Home grows, insured cannabis, and ongoing cannabis legislation in NYS
Skyline and 2 other complexes to be sold; new owners taking over by April 1, Greens tell court
US adds a robust 311,000 jobs despite Fed’s rate hikes
Visa, Mastercard pause decision to track gun shop purchases
These Mario LEGO sets are up to 50% off to celebrate MAR10 Day 2023
Skaneateles pushes for its own hotel tax, on top of Onondaga County’s
Proposed law to cap weed strength in NY faces criticism
Company news: Tess Kenney and Lisa Pachmayer hired by Touching Hearts at Home of CNY
Stewart’s president urges Hochul to reconsider flavored tobacco ban in NY
Yeti recalls 1.9 million coolers and cases for magnet hazard
Rooms with views: First look at apartments in historic Syracuse bank building
Ready to spring forward? Gannon’s ice cream stand sets opening date
GM offers buyouts to most US salaried workers to trim costs
Applications for US jobless aid rise by most in 5 months
Don’t miss these 3 tax credits when you file this year
Company news: Contact Community Services promotes Heaven L. Longo
Company news: Dr. Charles J. DiCosimo III opens orthodontic office in Manlius
Company news: Neville Meijers hired by JMA Wireless
Company news: Neal Wobbe hired by CPS Recruitment
Syracuse to bring free broadband to poor city neighborhoods
Company news: Nicholas Schneller promoted by KeyBank
Company news: Pinckney Hugo Group hires Dana Langley, Katelyn Malecki, Steve Schulz, Gavin Waight
How a NY Cannabis Insider experiment led to statewide policy change
NY’s women in cannabis: Kavita Pawria-Sanchez
Company news: Upstate University Hospital appoints Dr. Matthew Glidden to role
Earth Day electronics recycling event to return at Destiny USA
Mario Day deals have already begun on Amazon, Walmart: Save on Nintendo Switch games, toys, more
Company news: Barclay Damon hires Menachem Fischman
Company news: Greg Cotroneo hired by Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt
Company news: Ashley Smith promoted to sergeant for Cicero Police Department
Company news: Khristopher Dodson chosen as executive director of NY Water Environment Association
Tesla under investigation for steering wheels that can fall off
Company news: Emily Langan promoted by MACNY The Manufacturers Association
Prices, selection improve for first-time homebuyers in Q4
Price gouging, canceled flights, evictions top NY consumer complaints
The LEGO UCS Millennium Falcon is $100 off right now on Amazon
Company news: Dr. Krishna Patel hired by St. Joseph’s Health
‘Meeting rather than litigation’: former DA wins medical cannabis access for Warren County probationers
Eyedrops recall: 2 more brands pulled due to risks
US sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines
Micron, Syracuse city schools to host STEM career panel aimed at girls and women
IRS has big warning on tax filings
Walmart closing all stores in a major U.S. city
US sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines
Letitia James protests proposal to ship frozen ethane gas by train through NY
Vegan Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: Hershey’s unveils plant-based chocolates
When will the car market return to normal?
List of 48 new businesses includes retail, flower farms, line dancing
Finnish company to buy longtime high-tech Syracuse-area manufacturer
Company news: Brian Roy becomes partner at Harris Beach law firm
Average pay grew in Onondaga County in third quarter, but lagged much of NY, US
NY’s women in cannabis: Renata Serban
Chick-fil-A data breach: What customers should know
Made in the USA? Proposed rule clarifies grocery meat labels
Toblerone chocolates drop iconic design due to rules on ‘Swissness’
Denny DeLeo on leadership: Provide opportunity and support to help others achieve their potential
New York’s first new police department in decades begins patrolling Syracuse airport
Home sales are down in every Onondaga County town but two
Syracuse’s Landmark Theatre lobbies for state budget money
People to know in NY cannabis: Esther Lelievre
The Variscite decision, onsite cannabis consumption and out-of-state entries into NY
The unintended consequences of giving without benefitting in cannabis (guest column)
Company news: Fust Charles Chambers announces two promotions, one new hire
New Micron details: Chip plants in Clay would be as tall as the JMA Dome
$999,999 home in Skaneateles: See 84 home sales in Onondaga County
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for March 3, 2023
Construction continues on Costco-like wholesaler in Salina. When will it open?
State transportation department will appeal recent court ruling on I-81
Amazon pauses construction on 2nd headquarters in Virginia
Restaurant inspections: 60 Onondaga County food service establishments pass with no violations
Tips for writing your first resume in 20 years
Sparks flying over Hochul’s proposed menthol ban as backers unveil new ad campaign
NY cannabis regulators double the amount of conditional dispensaries
Applications for jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week
Labor judge: Starbucks violated worker rights in Buffalo union fight
AG James proposes rule to set price gouging as above 10%, guidelines to ride-sharing
Central New York company ramping up its first-in-the-state marijuana beverage business
See 9 Onondaga County towns with average home sale prices up 10%
Starbucks violated worker rights in Buffalo union fight: Labor judge
Tesla says it will cut costs of next generation cars in half
Onondaga County buys first land for Micron spinoff development
Keep rolling: Central NY’s American High renews movie deal with Hulu
Excellus made $60 million profit, paid four executives over $1M each in 2022
10 tasty choices that highlight the options during Downtown Syracuse Dining Weeks
TikTok sets new default time limits for users under age 18
Ex-Fuccillo dealership accountant cleared in $1 million theft case, accepts petit larceny plea
Study lays bare the devastating economics of Syracuse’s affordable housing crisis
New York, let’s prioritize cannabis licensing for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (guest column)
How an old church turned a one-horse town into CNY’s hottest underdog music venue
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