Business Archives February 2023
National Pokemon Day deals: Where to catch Pokemon Cards, Nintendo Switch games and more cheap
In March, mortgage rates have little reason to fall (analysis)
Preparing for Micron requires collaborative effort, starting now (Guest Opinion by James D’Agostino)
Syracuse residents looking to move out are shopping for homes in these cities
How New York’s proposed cannabis laws in 2023 could alter the legal market
People to know in NY cannabis: Dan Dolgin
More eye drops recalled over risk of vision loss, blindness and death
Interest in Cannabis Workforce Initiative program continues to expand
Syracuse emergency rooms are jammed, dirty and frustrating; waits are among worst in U.S.
$585,000 home in Onondaga: See 105 home sales in Onondaga County
Five Black-owned local businesses to check out in Syracuse before Black History Month ends
An interview with Token HiFi: ‘Ask me anything’ about NY cannabis with Jeffrey Hoffman
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for Feb. 25, 2023
Longtime retail eyesores in DeWitt demolished; what will open in their place?
Major I-81 bridge work south of Syracuse will reduce lanes for a year
Schumer asks feds to speed up investment tax credits essential for Micron project
Why a new-construction home may cost less than you expect
Key US inflation measure surges at fastest rate since June
How to present your resume when your current job title does not reflect what you want to do next
New bill could double New York’s bottle/can deposit fee and expand it to wine and liquor
Restaurant inspections: Live roaches at Destiny USA; Also, violations at Margarita’s, Red Chili
More than 2 million air fryers recalled due to fire risks
8 months after opening, trendy downtown restaurant is taking over former Lemon Grass spot
$7M makeover of iconic Syracuse building hits a preservation snag: wrong windows
Black employees allege racism at Tesla plant in Buffalo (report)
Raimondo seeks to rally US behind $52 billion chip program
What to expect as student debt cancellation goes to Supreme Court
Central New York restaurants shut out in latest round of federal aid program
U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall again last week
NY lawmaker pushes 70 mph speed limit for all vehicles
Central NY businesses, organizations delay, close due to weather, Feb. 23, 2023
Last call for NY taxpayers: Deadline for STAR and other property tax exemptions is here
RSV vaccine protecting newborns could be approved this summer
Columbia-Greene Community College opens up opportunities for students in the cannabis industry
Pyramid’s Crossgates Mall loans lurch toward default once again
Political campaigns, vet registered as part of 41 new business filings in Central NY
Home Depot says it will raise pay for hourly workers
Mike Hausladen of LOTTE on leadership: Feedback is a gift
Two Onondaga County towns have yet to see a home sale in 2023
Bass Pro Shops plans to build new store in Upstate NY, offer over 115 new jobs
Meta launches subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram
Barnes & Noble launching $40-a-year membership for discounts, perks
Shake Shack to open first Upstate NY location outside of Thruway
Hot Syracuse startup Impel expanding into new downtown location
Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino bottles recalled; may contain glass fragments
New York’s political leaders silent about state’s failure to raise cannabis funds
People to know in NY cannabis: Jordan Isenstadt
Syracuse redefines what makes a home: granny flats, row houses and other affordable housing
See 105 home sales in Onondaga County: $1.8 M home in Skaneateles
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for Feb. 17, 2023
After a mixed decision in court, NY sticks to plan to remove I-81 through Syracuse
Can I list volunteer experience on my resume to close skill gaps?
Wegmans now taking food stamp payments for online orders
Micron expands job cuts amid chip industry slump (report)
North Syracuse, Liverpool, Camillus: Where Central NY home sellers are making out best right now
Tesla recalls ‘Full Self-Driving’ to fix unsafe actions
Lockheed Martin to hire 300 in Salina, swelling workforce to biggest in 10 years
Facebook ran ads in Moldova for oligarch sanctioned by US
Chip slump continues as Micron cuts executive pay (report)
Tesla workers fired after union push at Buffalo plant, group says
Iconic Syracuse German restaurant to close, will reopen under new name and owner
Weekly jobless applications fall again despite Fed rate push
Moderna won’t raise price on Covid vaccine after pressure
KFC removes wings, popcorn chicken, more to ‘simplify’ menu
China sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan sales
Syracuse Auto Expo revs up at Oncenter (photos)
Retail sales jump as Americans defy inflation and rate hikes
Officials address misinformation surrounding Hochul’s climate plans and gas bans
Syracuse Downtown Dining Weeks returns with special deals in March
Why is the FDA allowing unsafe drug imports? (Your Letters)
NY’s marijuana industry weighs in on proposed rules as public comment period ends
Tesla workers in Buffalo launch campaign to organize a union
Billions spent on tax returns that could be filed for free
US inflation slows to 6.4%, but price pressures re-emerge
4 Central New York towns awarded $19 million to spruce up their downtowns
41 new businesses in Central New York include day care, medical transportation, agriculture
Six tips for CAURD licensees to get started in New York (guest column)
Rich Uhlig on leadership: Set the goal, empower and reward your team, improve lives
T-Mobile outage: Users report service issues across US
M&M’s spokescandies return after ‘controversy’
People in Motion: 27 new hires, promotions, more at CNY businesses, organizations
New drive-thru coffee shop proposed for parcel near busy intersection in North Syracuse
See 8 Onondaga County towns where average home sale prices are up at least $30,000
People to know in NY cannabis: Karli Miller-Hornick
Missing link? Catalytic converter stolen from Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
Super Bowl commercials: 13 best ads of 2023, plus the 5 worst
What’s to become of Cazenovia College’s campus? Leaders unite to keep the property intact
$1.425M home in Van Buren: See 141 home sales in Onondaga County
Smoke shop crackdowns, out of state brands and more ‘Ask me anything’ about NY cannabis with Jeffrey Hoffman
How much does a Super Bowl commercial cost? See 2023 ads vs. past prices
Founder of Upstate NY yogurt giant Chobani donates $2 million to Turkish earthquake relief
How to address a recent gap in your career
Syracuse home sellers’ profits hit a record high in 2022 (search NY, US markets)
Fabuloso recalls 4.9M cleaning bottles due to bacteria exposure
Company news: SRC Inc. promotes Lance Bradstreet, Jerry Carges, Laurie Gloss, Jeff Mahon
More Americans apply for jobless benefits last week
Company news: Tiffany Latino-Gerlock hired by OCWA
New restaurant, coffee shop slated for former Applebee’s in Camillus
Tax breaks for businesses are costing NY school districts millions, advocates say
Ballad of a weed grower: Josh Waterman’s rise from small-town dealer to the front line of NY’s cannabis experiment
Company news: Nick Lapresi hired by Finger Lakes SPCA
Top state engineer on $2.25 billion I-81 project retires
Upstate New York’s first legal recreational marijuana dispensary opens Friday
Company news: Beth Hurny-Fricano hired by ARISE
Bed Bath & Beyond closing 150 more stores, including last Central NY location
Chinese restaurant near SU campus has closed: ‘Best Sichuan in town,’ fan says
Company news: Bethany J. Creaser hired by Early Childhood Alliance
CVS buying primary care provider Oak Street Health for $10.6 billion
Company news: VIP Development Associates promotes Chuck Wallace to president
Doctor guiding merger of St. Joe’s with Albany hospital system takes over as CEO
Today’s obituaries: David Propheter was behind Automotive Professionals, Creative Conversions Inc.
This Friday: Queens’ first legal marijuana dispensary hiring budtenders, managers, more (guest column)
Company news: Deron Glickert and Kelly Sweet hired by Christopher Community Inc.
‘Exclusionary’ zoning must go, report says. Housing costs in Onondaga County depend on it
Disney faces losing control of its kingdom with Florida bill
Federal Reserve chair: Strong hiring could force further rate hikes
Micron update: Company getting ready to work with local business owners
Company news: SRC Inc. announces five promotions in Syracuse
Company news: Brittany Campese promoted by Pinckney Hugo Group
SCAN app replacement? Wegmans testing smart shopping carts
Company news: Menorah Park of CNY hires Natasha Oates
40 new businesses in Central NY include online tutoring, rug repair and tiling
Syracuse Auto Expo returns Feb. 16
AMC to charge more for good seats at movie theaters
How 2 CBA grads founded hot Syracuse startup that just landed a $104M investment
Company news: Cameron Folejewski hired by Fust Charles Chambers
Boeing to cut about 2,000 jobs in 2023
Ken Stewart of NUAIR: Effective leaders must be curious and never stop learning
Company news: Syracuse University Libraries hires Christine Kshyna
10 most unique MacKenzie-Childs spring decor you need: Bunnies, planters, more
Company news: Eileen Donovan promoted, Samantha Wessing hired by MACNY
Economy improving; recession risk, inflation remain (analysis)
Company news: Dr. Reem Akkawi hired by St. Joseph’s Health
National Enquirer, tabloid ensnared in ‘catch-and-kill,’ sold in all-cash deal
Company news: Jessica LaVine and Eric Valentine promoted by SRC Inc.
Americans for Safe Access cites areas of improvement for NY’s medical cannabis program
People to know in NY cannabis: Tyme Ferris
People in Motion: 17 new hires, promotions, more at CNY businesses, organizations
$850,000 home in DeWitt: See 223 home sales in Onondaga County
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for Feb. 4, 2023
The Variscite decision, cannabis nightlife in New York and Delta-9
National fitness clothing retailer to open in Towne Center at Fayetteville
What Fed rate increases in 2023 mean for savings accounts (analysis)
US adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes
Micron execs to host town hall next week with Syracuse and Onondaga County officials
Rent hikes at NYS Fair claim first casualty as 55-year-old event gets canceled
Restaurant inspections: 38 food service establishments get satisfactory results; 0 fail
Downtown dining spot reopens with familiar face, a similar menu and some ‘tweaks’
Marquardt, OCM-BOCES launch new training program for high school students
New businesses soar at record pace in NY and CNY as Covid creates new opportunities
Eye drops recalled after drug-resistant bacteria outbreak; at least 1 dead
OCRRA’s recycling costs rise again. What’s that mean for you?
McMahon opens $10M housing fund to spur development anywhere in Onondaga County
US filings for jobless aid lowest since April
National office supply store to close its last CNY location
Hochul’s all-electric building plan would ban gas stoves in new houses, not existing homes
Bed Bath & Beyond store closings list: 8 more locations axed in NY state
GoodRx fined for sharing private health data with Facebook, Google, others
NY’s senior tax breaks just got even more confusing, seniors likely to lose out this year
Fed lifts rate by quarter-point and signals more hikes ahead
PayPal to lay off 2,000 people, 7% of workforce
Court strikes another major blow to New York’s cannabis rollout
Syracuse-based Brooklyn Pickle is expanding, both in New York and out-of-state
Company news: Candace Campbell Jackson to serve in American Heart Association role
With Micron coming, carpenters union announces $4M expansion of Salina training center
Company news: Samuel Burgess, Jonathan Gray and Liza Magley elected to BS&K membership
Is suburban zoning the enemy? NY’s affordable housing plan looks to bypass local officials