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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse will host a Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Developer Summit to support diverse real estate development in Syracuse.

The “First Light Flag” is designed to symbolize Syracuse’s land, people, hopes, and dreams, according to artist Eric Hart.

Unlike the city of Syracuse, the county does not require affordable units in return for incentives.

City officials are seeking state grant for building rehabilitation, demolition and construction in commercial and residential areas. The city is also taking the next step toward demolition of the former Syracuse Developmental Center.

Ross Kentner moved to Meaford in 1956. Now he’ll lead.

A Starbucks location in Syracuse, New York, will be closed down after the company raised safety issues and made no attempt to fix them.

SYRACUSE — It’s just after noon on a sunny weekday in downtown Syracuse when a man in bright yellow construction vest steps up to Tall Paul’s Dog Cabin.

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The new program aimed at revitalizing the city’s neighborhood business corridors using federal pandemic relief funds will range from $10,000 to $10 million.

Small business affected by the pandemic may be eligible for any of three lending programs offered by the city.