Business Archives December 2021
New York minimum wage in 2022: An increase takes effect Upstate on Friday
Huge well-known craft store now open at Destiny USA
Million-dollar home sales soar by 64% in 2021; see all 23 in Onondaga County
See which Onondaga County towns, villages made last-minute marijuana decisions
New York cannabis in 2021 in review: Marijuana industry finally gets rolling
A tumultuous year for dining out: CNY restaurants that opened or closed in 2021
Getting ready for The Wegmans Ice Masters Holiday Drive Through Display
Syracuse firefighter to restore abandoned South Side apartments where his grandmother lived
McMahon won’t stop Onondaga County from ringing in New Year at parties, despite Omicron’s spread
List of 71 new businesses in Central New York includes a food pantry
See the priciest home sales since 2018 in Onondaga County; 2021′s wild market dominates
Upstate NY CEO resigns after accusations of forcing employees to visit strip clubs, prostitutes
What makes life in CNY great? Successful leaders see the strengths
People in Motion: 16 new hires, promotions, appointments, more at CNY businesses, organizations
NY OKs $1M to bring food market, education center to Erie Canal building on Syracuse’s Westside
$1.2 million home in Skaneateles: See 147 home sales in Onondaga County
Restaurant inspections: Funk ‘n Waffles, Shanghai Kitchen have violations; 63 satisfactory; 2 correct previous violations
See 6 Onondaga County towns where the average home price is over $300,000
Wegmans store hours: What time does Wegmans close on Christmas Eve? Is Wegmans open on Christmas Day?
Target store hours: What time does Target close on Christmas Eve for last-minute shopping?
Walmart store hours: When does Walmart close on Christmas Eve for last-minute shopping?
Audi gives ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant a free car after she lost on a technicality
Company news: Justyna Valencia hired by MACNY The Manufacturers Association
New Taco Bell in Onondaga County’s northern suburbs sets opening date
Company news: Andrew Jordan and Emma Spector hired by CenterState CEO
US consumer confidence rises despite omicron, higher prices
Company news: Ferrara Fiorenza law firm announces 3 staff changes
US probes potential of drivers playing video games in Teslas while vehicle is moving
Company news: Julia Banfi and Nicholle Dragone hired by Schweinfurth Art Center
Salad recall: Fresh Express products sold in NY, other states may have listeria
Company news: Devon M. Conroy hired by Westfall Law PLLC
Shampoo recall: These products may contain cancer-causing chemical, FDA says
Company news: Fulton Savings Bank names Pamela D. Caraccioli president and CEO
Onondaga County Legislators will not vote on $85 million aquarium in 2021
Syracuse mall Destiny USA reducing hours after holidays amid Covid concerns
Noted Armory Square restaurant is relocating. It may be replaced by a chain. Here’s what we know
Company news: Lark Allen hired by Drive Research
After more than 40 years of operation, prominent Syracuse-area jeweler is calling it quits
Onondaga County Legislature takes up redistricting and $85 million aquarium at last 2021 session
Company news: Daniel Krol and Richard Farley Jr. promoted by Bowers & Company
Leaders start with values, create a mission, then add empathy, integrity, transparency
$85M Onondaga County aquarium on for close vote as lawmakers express doubts
Company news: Colleen Kernan promoted by Pinckney Hugo Group
Man shot in leg during dispute at Destiny USA mall in Syracuse
Company news: Dr. Ofrona A. Reid hired for leadership role for Syracuse Community Health Center
New rule lets debt collectors contact you on social media
New York ban on foam food containers, packing peanuts goes into effect Jan. 1
People in Motion: 13 new hires and promotions at CNY businesses, organizations
NY cannabis law: Many Onondaga County communities block sales; some big towns yet to decide
$1,495,000 home in Skaneateles: See 184 home sales in Onondaga County
Restaurant inspections: Coppertop Tavern location has violations; 64 satisfactory; 4 correct previous problems
Onondaga County Legislature could vote on $85 million aquarium next week, but support is fragile
Hochul wants to increase pay of health care workers
Resume critique: Why defining your target and prioritizing your message is so important
See all Onondaga County towns where average home price is up over $50,000 in 2021
Teamwork puts CNY in strong place to vie for economic opportunities (Guest opinion by Robert M. Simpson)
Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency appoints new executive director
How to make the most of retirement savings: A year-end checklist
Company news: Carolyn Brown chosen for leadership role at P.E.A.C.E. Inc.
US jobless claims rise but still historically low at 206,000
Company news: Samia Al-Fareh take over new role for City of Syracuse
How government inflation response could help savers (Analysis)
Ralphy’s 2021 Syracuse Christmas shoe drive shatters donation record
Company news: Dr. Cristian Andrade hired by Rome Health
Clock ticking for Syracuse developers to enter federal prison after court closes state corruption case
Ham and pepperoni recall: Throw away these meats
McMahon’s $85 million aquarium closer to a vote in county legislature
Company news: Michael Pettinato becomes president of Home Builders & Remodelers of CNY
Mid-year formulary bill is bad medicine for NY (Guest Opinion by Larry Teal)
Company news: John Fazio, Sarah Mattacola and Chelsey Mowers hired by Northland Communications
Company news: InterFaith Works hires Shannon Griffith
Pfizer confirms Covid pill’s results, potency versus omicron
Company news: John Gustafson and Melinda Marion hired by NUAIR
He sells Central New York nostalgia by the box. Business has never been better
List of 46 new businesses includes pediatric house call business
Company news: Gregory Dewan to take over leadership of Hiscock Legal Aid Society
Free Thruway tolls, traffic circle, cash: New Salina supervisor wants state to pay for loss of I-81
Brian O’Shaughnessy on leadership: Great leaders grow leaders
Baxter International completes acquisition of Welch Allyn owner Hillrom
Company news: Pinnacle Employee Services announces staff changes
Coca-Cola recalls drinks that may contain metal pieces, including in New York state
People in Motion: 16 new hires, promotions, and rehires, at Central New York businesses, organizations
Inflation is painfully high, but some relief may be coming
Schumer: Central New York picked to advance in US competition for economic development money
How 6 coffee lovers grew their Syracuse people-counting company into a $1B ‘unicorn’
$2,890,500 home in Skaneateles: See 162 home sales in Onondaga County
Restaurant inspections: Grease running down the wall at Great Wall; 8 satisfactory; 3 correct previous violations
See 4 Onondaga County towns where home prices are up over 30%
Destiny USA to require all shoppers to wear masks; Wegmans, Tops, Target, Walmart also explain their plans
Seek letters of recommendations to overcome neutral reference checks
Watch Ryan McMahon’s Covid-19 update after NY imposes new mask mandate
Company news: Haley Quinlan and Patrick Sheftic return to Advance Media New York
Snuggle a sloth at Destiny USA: Little Ray’s Nature Center opens with critters galore (video)
US consumer prices soared 6.8% in past year, the most since 1982
Central New York, Mohawk Valley enter $1 billion US competition for economic development
In a season of shortages, what about Christmas trees in Central New York?
How I’m fighting to rebuild America’s middle class (Guest Opinion by Rep. Claudia Tenney)
Company news: Medicine Place hires pharmacist Susan Daratt for two locations
US expands Pfizer Covid boosters, opens extra dose to age 16
In a first, workers at Starbucks shop in Buffalo vote to unionize
Another Onondaga County town votes against allowing recreational marijuana sales
US jobless claims at 52-year low amid seasonal volatility
Company news: Mark Nardella promoted by Pinnacle Investments LLC
Parker’s Grille in Seneca Falls: Great food, both quantity and quality (Dining Out Review)
Senate rejects Biden’s vaccine mandate for businesses
NY cannabis czar Christopher Alexander talks rollout, expungement and New Jersey
Chair of NY’s Cannabis Control Board discusses state’s strategy on key decisions
Big MaMa’s Cheesecakes was once a local sensation. When it came back, the roof blew off
Company news: Dr. Charles Nicolais hired by St. Joseph’s Health
Southwest to add seasonal nonstop flight from Syracuse
Company news: Syeisha Byrd joins the Early Childhood Alliance
First Look: Philadelphia chef brings his authentic cheesesteaks to Armory Square
Biden to withdraw nomination of Cornell professor as banking regulator
‘Pharma Bro’ firm reaches $40M settlement in gouging case
Major outage at Amazon disrupts businesses across the US
Why Netflix bills are going up in New York
Pfizer says Covid booster offers protection against omicron
Company news: Empower Federal Credit Union hires Scott L. Harris and Nicholas LaFlair
Company news: Kelly Saukas hired by Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse
List of 46 new businesses filed in Central New York includes pot retail and aesthetics
Adam Weitsman’s new venture: Instagram-ready mentoring group you probably can’t afford to join
Company news: Kiel Kinkade and Brenna Sherman hired by CenterState CEO
GOP Rep. Devin Nunes leaving Congress, will join Trump social media company
Ralph Rotella’s annual Christmas shoe drive for the Rescue Mission aims for new record
Company news: Oswego Health announces 3 promotions
Finger Lakes winery building destroyed by fire: ‘We are heartbroken’
Tiffany Munford on leadership: Be the kind of leader you’d follow into a volcano
Company news: Jill Doyon hired by Mower
Trump media company has raised $1B, partner says; SEC investigating
Syracuse hospital, Aetna extend contract 1 month to avoid disrupting 15,000 patients
Company news: Elizabeth Ludovici promoted by Pinckney Hugo Group
Federal student loan payment pause set to end in January
People in Motion: 62 new hires, promotions, more at CNY businesses, organizations
$4 million home in Skaneateles: See 127 home sales in Onondaga County
Restaurant inspections: See 65 establishments that passed, 2 that corrected previous violations
New Costco-like retailer specializing in wholesale food, supplies for restaurants proposed in Salina
See Onondaga County communities with most homes sales so far in 2021
Syracuse unveils new loan program for small city businesses. (Some loans will be forgiven)
First-time home buyers find slowing prices, inventory uptick in Q3
Company news: Advance Media New York announces 4 newsroom hires
US employers added a sluggish 210,000 jobs in November
New national men’s clothing retailer opening at Destiny USA
One of the oldest and biggest auto dealerships in Central New York sold
Company news: Pathfinder Bank promotes Craig Fitzpatrick to new role
Forget the asking price. CNY real estate sellers have been getting more than that for months
Company news: Advance Media New York announces 4 newsroom promotions
JMA Wireless to hold job fair this week for new 5G manufacturing plant in Syracuse
Company news: Eric Ennis promoted to new role for City of Syracuse
US jobless claims rise by 28,000, but still low at 222,000
New York’s Indian nations ramp up marijuana sales while state licensing lags
Byrne Dairy & Deli to close a store that’s operated for nearly 50 years
Company news: SRC employees Sean O’Hara and Harvey Schuman designated as SRC Fellows
Save 81: Powerful forces masked as grassroots movement fight to keep interstate through Syracuse
Company news: Fulton Savings Bank president and CEO Mike Pollock to retire
CNY Wish List: Looking to help? Here’s a wish list from local non-profits in CNY
Company news: Distant Lands Coffee hires William Kirchoff
Minimum wage hike creeps closer in Upstate New York
If our home isn’t safe from eminent domain, your home isn’t safe (Guest Opinion by Paul & Robin Richer)
Company news: Neil Burke promoted at City of Syracuse DPW
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