Special Features

Big Fish in Small Pond

| February 15, 2020

Larger auto dealerships such as Burritt Motors in Oswego becoming staple in industry By Lou Sorendo The common stereotypes of the hard-selling, slick-talking car salesperson are quickly diminishing in the …

Use of Telemedicine for Behavioral Health Increasing

| February 15, 2020

Excellus BCBS report shows one third of those seeking behavioral health services do so through telemedicine Behavioral health services delivered via telemedicine now accounts for nearly one-third of all telemedicine …

The Red Hot CNY Job Market

| February 15, 2020

Syracuse metropolitan area sees the highest level of employment on record, according to the NYS Labor Department By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Looking for a job? New York companies are hiring. …

Syracuse’s Startup Scene Earns National Attention

| February 15, 2020

Studies recognize Syracuse as among the best cities in the country for startup companies By Payne Horning Syracuse may not be a Silicon Valley or New York City, but as …

Pollinating drones operated by Syracuse-based Dropcopter fly 10 feet above the treetops. Pollinating via drone helps farmers maximize their window for pollination.

Local Drone Company Wins $500,000 Innovation Prize

| February 15, 2020

Syracuse-based Dropcopter builds custom drones for pollination By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While farmers have been using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to efficiently scout fields for crop issues and to take …

Growing Your Business in 2020

| February 15, 2020

From expanding beyond Central New York to beefing up marketing strategies, experts share tips on how to grow your business By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant You’ve likely heard of plenty of …

William Barry has invested over $20,000 into equipment for his landscaping business, including excavation machinery that will allow him to install underground water lines. He was the first person to file a doing business as (DBA) in Oswego County.

First DBA in 2020: One Cut Above

| February 15, 2020

Local veteran opens landscaping business to take control of life after PTSD diagnosis By Alexander Plate William Barry rang in the new decade by taking the next step in opening …

Lenny Costa next to a wine rack in his Casa Brazil Restaurant & Hotel in Pulaski. “The majority of people who visit us are now regular returning customers who appreciate freshly made-to-order flavorful food,” he says

Pulaski Gets Taste of Brazil

| February 15, 2020

Brazilian steakhouse adds diversity to Pulaski-area dining scene By Lou Sorendo For Lenny Costa, owner of Casa Brazil Restaurant & Hotel, 3866 state Route 13, Pulaski, dining not only nourishes …

Fillet with asiago cheese and mashed potatoes with gravy on the side ($18.99).

Tavern on the Lock

| February 15, 2020

Lock, stock, and many warm plates at this Fulton restaurant By Christopher Malone There is something warm about a winter’s walk down to Tavern on the Lock in Fulton. After …

New York Assembly Republicans recently elected Will Barclay of Pulaski to serve as the party’s leader. This makes Barclay the first Central New Yorker in at least 115 years to serve as Assembly minority leader.

Taking the Lead

| February 15, 2020

Representative Will Barclay adapting to new life as NYS Assembly Minority leader, pushing for closing the state’s $6.1 billion budget gap, repealing bail reform law, and finding ways to reduce …