Read more about the article Istanbul, Where East Meets West
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, is a functioning mosque constructed between 1609 and 1616. It’s one of Istanbul’s top tourist attraction.

Istanbul, Where East Meets West

By Sandra Scott Visit two continents but just one city. It is where East meets West. The Bosporus Strait separates the city of Istanbul in Turkey with Asia on one…

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Read more about the article Delectable Downtown Diner
BBQ burger ($7.75) at Sherry’s Downtown Diner. The thick patty was cooked medium, came with lettuce, two onion rings and a slathering of barbecue sauce.

Delectable Downtown Diner

Nothing Beats a Diner — and Sherry’s Downtown Diner in Oswego Won’t Disappoint You By Christopher Malone Oh, Sherry, your food holds up. It’s interesting to visit a location for…

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Read more about the article New Restaurants Open in Oswego
The bar at Southern Fare, located on the ground level of Litatro, a building in the heart of downtown Oswego. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Canfield Photography.

New Restaurants Open in Oswego

Undaunted by pandemic, two Oswego restauranteurs move forward with openings By Payne Horning It’s the story of twin lifelong dreams that met a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Oswego’s two newest restaurants, located…

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Read more about the article SUNY Oswego Instructor Re-Launches Goat Dairy
Assistant professor James Weinschreider teaches in the technology department at SUNY Oswego while he maintains a goat farm in Wayne County.

SUNY Oswego Instructor Re-Launches Goat Dairy

Assistant professor and his wife produce specialty cheeses at their re-launched business in Wayne County By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Operating a goat dairy provides interesting conversation fodder for SUNY Oswego…

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Read more about the article Owner of Utica PR Business Selected as Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Francesca Orsomarso, the founder and president of FMN Creative in Utica.

Owner of Utica PR Business Selected as Young Entrepreneur of the Year

By David L. Podos The owner of a boutique public relations company in Utica has recently been honored with the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award by the SBA Upstate…

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Read more about the article Ex Police Officer Turns to Maple Syrup Business to Meet Family’s Needs
Jennifer Powers helps her son, David, work sap off a maple tree in their property.

Ex Police Officer Turns to Maple Syrup Business to Meet Family’s Needs

Happy Jack’s Maple sells at area farmers markets, pop-up shops in other stores, online and at a few grocery stores By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Most people become farmers because they…

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Read more about the article Death Knell for Suburban Malls
Empty hallways at Great Northern Mall in Clay on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 31. Most stores have moved to other locations or closed.

Death Knell for Suburban Malls

Retail Council: Many factors exist as to why traditional malls are biting the dust By Lou Sorendo A once-treasured tradition is fading away. Two suburban malls in Onondaga County —…

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