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A Mid-Year Report

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July 23, 2014

Stories from the businesses, industries and issues that impact the Central New York economy

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Syracuse landmark to regain its luster

By Tami Scott editor@baldwinsvillemessenger.com

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t’s been 10 years since the most celebrated hotel in Syracuse closed, and today, it’s being primed to shine again.

City of Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner announced last week the Syracuse Industrial Development Agency

took possession of the historic Hotel Syracuse through eminent domain, and later the same day transferred the title to Syracuse Community Hotel Restoration Co. LLC, led by developer Ed Riley. The company is proposing a $57 million renovation to include 261 full-service rooms, which will create approximately 180 full-time jobs.

Riley’s current focus is on finalizing

its financing package for the project and expects to begin stabilization work immediately to prevent any further deterioration of the property, according to the July 3 press release.

“Today is a major day for the Hotel Syracuse and the redevelopment of Downtown,” Miner said July 3. “There is much work left to be done to make this long-held dream of many into a

reality, but this is a big step in a major transformation. I commend Ed Riley and his team for their effort.”

David Holder, president of the Syracuse Visitors and Convention Bureau, said having a viable Hotel Syracuse again will have a significant impact on the city, both economically and collectively.

The construction of I-81 really began with the See I-81, page 6

See Destiny USA, page 7

See Hotel Syracuse, page 4

The Hotel Syracuse was built in 1924. Located at 500 S. Warren St., it closed in 2004 due to financial setbacks. It is due to make a revival with developer Ed Riley at the helm.

The great highway conundrum

By Sarah Hall editor@eaglestarreview.com

Within the next five years, the Syracuse city skyline could look very different.

The Interstate 81 viaduct, a 1.4-mile section of the highway bridge south of downtown, is nearing the end of its useful life. The New York State Department of Transportation is looking to replace it, but they’re

not sure what that replacement will look like.

“Bridges are designed to last for a certain period of time,” said Beau Duffy, public information officer for the NYS DOT. “The I-81 viaduct in Syracuse is reaching this point in time. Because repair and refurbishment of the bridge involves a significant investment, it makes sense, from a costbenefit perspective, to look at potential alternatives for the future of the corridor.”

Whatever alternative is chosen, it needs to be done quickly — the state wants to begin construction in

By Russ Tarby

Independent restaurateurs across Central New York have endured losses of between 10 and 30 percent since 2012 when Pyramid Cos. Destiny USA mall began signing up big-name food franchises such as Cantina Laredo, Cheesecake Factory, Gordon Biersch, Texas de Brazil, Toby Keith’s and World of Beer.

The indies – including longtime local landmarks like Barbagallo’s, Grimaldi’s and Mohegan Manor – don’t mind the competition so much. They know that’s the way of the world, but they do mind the fact that the Pyramid Cos. have received major tax breaks for its Carousel Center mall and its expanded version known as Destiny USA. Joey’s Italian Restaurant owner Joey DeCuffa said business at his East Syracuse location has plummeted by 20 percent since the Destiny expansion two years ago.

“Destiny is occupied solely by chains and nationally based corporations, their proceeds leave the area,” DeCuffa said. That makes the breaks given to Destiny have “an even harsher impact for not contributing to the local economy.

Our region has many more pressing needs than to give these sort of incentives without some return.”

Such concerns and the resulting loss of business prompted local independent restaurant owners to convene a meeting with two prominent Destiny USA critics – Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and state Sen. John DeFrancisco – on June 26 at the Ramada Inn in the town of Salina. More than a dozen local businesses were represented, and about 60 people attended.

Miner, who’s a Democrat, pointed out that she and DeFrancisco, who’s a Republican, “have a long and storied history with Carousel Center and Destiny, and we’ve both taken a lot of punches over our stances.” She had opposed tax breaks for the mall because “taxes pay for roads and water mains and infrastructure and for services from the fire department, police and DPW, although the largest share of property taxes goes to the school

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Route 81 must be revamped, but how?

As profits dwindle, local restauranteurs object to Destiny USA tax breaks

2017 and it will likely take several years.

“If this isn’t taken care of, it’s going to be a tangled mess. They are going to do something,” said Onondaga County Legislator Kathy Rapp, who represents the fifth district (portions of the towns of Salina and DeWitt). “It’s not often we have to make a 100-year decision,” she said. “This will shape our community for the next 100 years.”

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The Ridge Golf Club is a semi-private, Robert Trent Jones designed course located at 1281 Salts Springs Road in Chittenango. At The Ridge, you’ll find spectacular views, a park-like setting and the challenging play that Jones’ courses are known for. You’ll also find great food at The Ridge Tavern restaurant and bar, which is open year round and features a fresh, locally sourced menu.

Since acquiring the property in 2011, The Ridge’s co-owners, sisters Melinda Sorrentino and Melissa Spicer, have fully renovated the clubhouse and continue to make improvements to the course, including new carts, new turf equipment, and course renovations. The addition of The Ridge Tavern in 2012 with its full bar, extensive wine and bourbon list and welcoming atmosphere adds another dimension to the experience. The Tavern is unique for a number of reasons: its unlikely and “off the beaten path” location, its warm and welcoming atmosphere like you’re walking into your own

livingroom, and how you’re treated like family every time you come in. It’s obvious that the owners and staff care about the place and each other and you feel that the moment you walk through the door.

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ideal spot five miles outside of Fayetteville is so much more.

“It’s a support to our nonprofit, Clear Path for Veterans, which is right next door,” Sorrentino said.

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Saturday, Aug. 9, at The Ridge. The tournament is sponsored by Hancock Estabrook LLP in memory of The Honorable Stewart F. Hancock Jr. Shotgun starts at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Featured will be “Pitch to the Pond,” a hole-in-one car prize, raffles and additional prizes. Register online at clearpathforvets.com.

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Making homes out of houses Cazenovia business looks to enhance area residences John David Hunter and Bob Winston have been Cazenovia residents for more than two years now, and for two years their Albany Street business, J.D. Hunter/home, has offered customers a way to spice up their aesthetic choices for comfortable and stylish living.

The interior design store, located at 55 Albany St., offers customers a variety of home furnishings as well as the decorating services of Hunter and Winston, who have built reputations as acclaimed architectural and interior designers over the past four decades. “[The store’s] function is to expose the public to our sense of style and taste as well as … help people understand that we’re rather accomplished at what we do. We are humbled by being so very well received,” Winston said.

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Their move to Cazenovia was prompted after years of visits, and was encouraged by their good friends Robert and Dianna Slodowitz, co-owners with Josie Glos of the Albany Street business ARTicles.

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Hunter and Winston work on projects both large and small — entire houses and single rooms — and are currently working on See J.D. Hunter/home, page 9

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But what will happen to the business of current downtown hotels that have been steadfast hosts to past and present guests? According to Holder, there’s no need to worry.

“Currently, places like the Crowne Plaza, the Genesee Grande, the Sheraton, the Doubletree - we provide a lot of shuttling to groups that come into the area. That actually won’t change with the new hotel being developed.

Hotel Syracuse will have 261 rooms. That’s smaller than the Crowne Plaza.”

What the hotel will do is increase foot traffic. Hotel Syracuse is located at 500 S. Warren St., which is just a sixminute walk to the convention center. Want to head to Armory Square? A leisurely stroll will get you there in 10 minutes, give or take.

“Nothing changes a community more than people on the streets and walking to restaurants, going through boutiques and shops and stopping into the bars and places along the way,” Holder said. “Between residents that live in housing in downtown Syracuse and temporary residents who come in for these hotel projects.

Downtown starts to transform and feels completely safe, completely inviting. It’s such an incredible environment when this starts kicking in gear. Hotel Syracuse is a major piece of all of that.”

Requests for additional information from Riley and the city offices pertaining to this project were not returned prior to publishing.

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All of a sudden that business could no longer come to Syracuse or instead of being predominately in one location, they were going to be spread throughout the community.

Our hotel supply was in pretty poor repair at that point,” Holder said.

Fast forward to present day.

Hotels have gone through major renovations and are doing some “fantastic work out there,” he said, but putting Hotel Syracuse back on the map for overnight guests merely adds to what can be offered to people coming to visit the city.

“It changes the perspective of what the community is able to offer to convention planners,” Holder said. “There’s a lot of potential business out there that’s going to be driven based on this hotel coming on board.”

The hotel, Holder said, has potential to double the amount of overnight convention business that comes to the Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center, which means it will lean toward more than 20,000 overnight stays a year. Currently, the convention center, which hosts a variety of events, hovers anywhere between 8,000 to 10,000 overnight stays annually and in a good year, as high as 14,000.

The reopening will affect more than just the convention district, though, as its success will span the entire downtown district since it ties into the overall vision and development of the city.

“It’s a major piece of what the community is doing,” Holder said. “You look at the way Salina Street has already started to change and you look at what the Landmark Theatre is doing. Hotel Syracuse plays a role in really connecting the success of Armory Square, with the rehabilitation

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Agriculture a big and growing business in Central New York

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ABOVE: Cazenovia College Equine Education Center. RIGHT: A scene from Greyrock Farm, a Cazenovia farm that offers a CSA program. everywhere. From veggies to beef to honey, they’re to the 2012 Ag Census, there are filling a niche market that others haven’t in the 838 farms in Madison County. past,â€? Hull said. “And small farms are far more Average farm size is 224 acres, diversified than they have ever been. It used to be while median farm size is 105 that a farm produced milk. That’s it. Today, even acres. Agricultural product sales dairies are specializing and diversifying. There’s from these farms totaled more a few new small scale dairy processing plants than $117 million; 74 percent of producing their own pasteurized milk, yogurt, those sales were from the dairy etc‌. start to finish.â€? and livestock sectors, while crop According to the 2012 census of agriculture, sales accounted for 26 percent. there were 681 farms covering more than “Things are definitely going 150,000 acres in Onondaga County producing well for agriculture in this area,â€? more than $152 million in products that year. The said Marie Anselm, agriculture average farm size was 221 acres, with each farm economic development resource averaging $223,000 in product market value. educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension While the number of farms in Onondaga County of Madison County. “Madison County had a 13 was up slightly since the last agriculture census percent growth in farms in 2012, the most in New in 2007, the market value of products sold was York state, according to the recent ag census.â€? up 11 percent, according to the census.

Anselm said a large number of small farms In Madison County, a more rural and grossing less than $20,000 a year are being agriculture-based county than Onondaga, close established in the county, “and that is really to 45 percent of the county’s land area is devoted exciting to us.� These smaller farms and specialty to a variety of agricultural enterprises. According farm operations are offering fruit and vegetable

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Thursday night, the village hall was filled with residents from the Heritage Woods area of Skaneateles.

The board has recently heard several concerns about speeding in the area and scheduled time for a public hearing about the idea of adding two stop signs in the area to try to address these concerns and encourage drivers to be mindful of their speed.

The board had previously discussed ideas such as a reduction of the speed limit in the area, but state law prohibits municipalities from reducing the speed limit unless the area in question is a school zone or a park area used by a school.

While the village has brought its concerns

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The proposal called for stop signs to be added north and south on the main road into the Heritage Woods community. There is presently one stop sign as drivers exit the cul-de-sac.

Several residents voiced their concerns about speed in the area and agreed that something needed to be done.

Several residents said they have had close calls with cars and that there are children who play and residents who walk or walk their pets and speeding is a concern.

But, residents were not all in agreement about where the proposed signs should go.

Stephen Schwartz, a resident of the Heritage Woods area, said signs would be more beneficial in another area.

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Thunder Island Bus Trip: Thursday, Aug. 7 (rain date Aug. 8); ages 10 to 16, will be chaperoned by YMCA staff.

Members $35, non-members $45 includes bus and park ticket, bring a lunch, towel. Bus leaves from town of Clay parking lot on Henry Clay Boulevard at approximately 9:30 a.m. returning approximately 4 p.m. Minimum: 30, maximum: 40.

Kids learn to fish Oneida Lake offers program.

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Northern suburbs offer plenty of swimming options this summer

By Sarah Hall If you’re looking to beat the heat, you can lock yourself somewhere air-conditioned — or you can get outside and into the water.

The northern suburbs offer a number of swimming holes to help you beat the heat, from sandy beaches to public pools. Read on to find one in your area.

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Oneida Shores. This Onondaga County park, located at 9400 Bartell Road, Brewerton, features a sandy waterfront with a guarded swimming area, as well as a section for inflatables, a bathhouse and a children’s playground. There are also six picnic shelters and a boat launch. Visitors can

also rent a one- or two-person kayak for $10 an hour or a kids’ power paddler for $3 per half hour or $5 an hour.

The beach is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday and noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday until Aug. 17, as well as 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 23 and 24. Admission is $7 per vehicle ($35 per bus) or $2 per vehicle for seniors. Active military and veterans get in free.

The boat launch can be accessed for $10 per launch for personal crafts ($5 for seniors and during the off-season).

The park also offers a season pass, available at $50 per vehicle for county residents and $75 per vehicle for non-residents (seniors 62 and over pay $21 per vehicle). Season passes are also available for the boat launch at $100 per trailer.

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For three summers in a row, Baldwinsville residents Mike and Janelle Ancillotti have shared their home with 13-year-old Jahvon Richards, a New York City native who hails from the Bronx. They met through the Fresh Air Fund, a not-for-profit agency that matches host families across 13 states with NYC children from low-income communities, to provide free summer experiences away from the hustle and bustle of urban city life. “We decided to participate in the Fresh Air Fund after moving to our home on the Seneca River, which we felt was the perfect place for a kid from NYC to spend a vacation,� said Janelle, who learned of the program through friends. “Jahvon was matched with our family because he is the same age as our youngest son, Johnny.�

The family has two older sons, too. Tom, 19, is a sophomore at University at Buffalo and works as a camp counselor at Camp

Talooli in Pennellville. Their oldest son, Dan, is a project engineer for Statewide Aquastore in East Syracuse, and also works part-time as a personal assistant through Resource Center for Independent Living. Mike Ancillotti is the president and owner of LP&M Advertising in Syracuse, and Janelle has a home staging business, Seneca Home Staging.

The Ancillottis picked up Jahvon in Camillus on July 8 for a one-week stay. He and other kids who participate in the volunteer program are bussed to their respective area to stay with host families for up to two weeks or sometimes longer. Each summer, more than 4,000 inner-city children visit suburban, rural and small town communities from Virginia to Maine and Canada. Children on first-time visits are 6 to 12 years old and stay for one or two weeks. Children who are re-invited by host families may continue with The Fresh Air Fund through age 18 and can enjoy extended trips. Like Jahvon, more than 65 percent of all children are re-invited to stay with their host families, year after year.

*O CSJFG Immunizations The State Health Department has announced updates on school immunization requirements.

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over this limitation to the state through a recently signed petition, Lloyd Perkins, chief of police, said that at this time it is not an option.

Perkins also discouraged the idea of speed bumps.

Perkins said that when he served in Camillus speed bumps were used and along with the concerns for road maintenance vehicles such as plows and emergency vehicles, he said that it was not long before residents wanted them removed.

Perkins said that he and his officers have also monitored the area. “This usually serves as a wake up call,� Perkins said. “It generally works for speed enforcement.�

But that the addition of stop signs would give the police options for enforcement.

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Not long after the wind died down and the rain stopped falling, Mayor Robert Tackman issued a state of emergency for the village, which was in effect until about 7 p.m. July 9. “The village was just a wreck, it was in shambles,� said Lieutenant Nate Baker of the East Syracuse Fire Department. “We couldn’t even get to some calls because of blocked roads. This is worse than the storm we got last year — more damage, more calls, more intense damage and so many people without power.�

At 6 a.m. on July 9, National Grid reported that about 30,000 people in Onondaga, Madison and Oswego Counties were without power. And the largest outages took place in the town of DeWitt — including nearly all 1,600 customers in the village of East Syracuse.

According to National Grid Customer and Community Manager John Fiume, the power

The Dream Factory and Champions Nationals are rolling out the “Dream Teams� campaign.

Held July 15 through 20 in Syracuse, the tournament’s organizers team up girls’ softball players with Dream Factory chapters from across the country to help make a difference in the lives of children. “Champions Tournament Core Values are: ‘Educate-Motivate-Give’ back to those who cannot compete,� said Jerry Arsenault, who helps organize the event. “We searched nationally for a children’s charity and partnered with Dream Factory for 2014. It was Michele Finn of The Dream Factory who coined the phrase ‘Kids Helping Kids.’�

This year’s tournament includes many opportunities for the public to get involved including opening ceremonies held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at NBT Bank Stadium and a Fan Fest at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Hopkins Road Park in Liverpool. During Fan Fest, teams will be introduced to spectators, Champions Rings will be presented and national recording artist Dalton Cyr will perform. The evening will culminate with a fireworks display. “Champions Nationals is an experience with opening ceremonies, excursions, amenities and Fan Fest,� said founder Justin Arsenault. “We provide an opportunity for young athletes/teams to showcase their talent. At the same time, they can learn about the sport’s history through a visit to Cooperstown or another educational destination.�

Organizers are expecting eight teams hailing from six states and Canada to participate in this year’s inaugural event. “Next year we will combine three age groups in one week and expect to host 24 to 36 teams,�

Jerry said.

Champions Nationals is a GIRLS 14U open invitational tournament endorsed by visitsyracuse. org and presented by Powerade with assistance from Jason Smorol from the Syracuse Chiefs. To learn more about the tournament, special events and itinerary, visit championsnationals.com or call 430-0154. For more information about The Dream Factory, visit dreamfactoryinc.org.

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Neighbors picking up brush. Parents keeping a watchful eye over wandering children. Power lines laying on the streets. Trees on top of houses and cars. All of these were common sights during the evening hours of July 8 and the majority of the next day in the village of East Syracuse following a storm that tore through the village around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8.

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ABOVE: Cows make their way around the grid. LEFT: Shannon Russo, first place winner.

At 4 p.m. on July 8, families waited patiently at St. Joseph’s Church in Camillus with decorated signs in tow.

When the bus pulled into the parking lot and luggage was unloaded, excited whispers could be heard as families prepared to greet their visitors.

Stepping off the bus on Friday were this year’s participants in the Fresh Air Fund’s volunteer host family program.

Each summer, children ages six to 18 visit volunteer host families in rural, suburban and small-town communities across 13 states, making the Syracuse area one of more than 300 communities offering their homes to New York City kids.

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The proceeds from the raffle are helping to fund the girls softball field under construction at Marcellus High School.

Of the 1,000 tickets sold, the winning square that had the most cow plop went to Shannon Russo.

Russo won the first prize of $500.

Splatter square winners of $50 each were Todd Donovan, Tom Lanning and Lisa Stewart.

The club extended its thanks to Barrie Potter, Aaron Eaton of Eaton Holsteins for providing the “guest of honor,� Dan Finn and Allegations for providing the musical entertainment, the Marcellus Optimist baseball and softball players, Kathy K, Ryan Riefler and Don MacLachlan for organizing the event.

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stands, maple syrup tours and production, and the county’s hilly topography makes it ideal for livestock farms, she said.

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Similarly, in a December 2013 report to the speaker of the state assembly, Committee on Agriculture Chair Bill Magee declared “The agricultural industry is of the utmost importance in New York state.� He said that New York is the nation’s leading producer of Greek yogurt, cottage cheese and sour cream, and ranks second in the U.S. in the production of apples, wine, maple syrup and cabbage. Dairy processing in New York in 2012 was estimated to generate $11.6 billion and create 46,000 jobs. “Although the state has significant production of several commodities, the typical farm is owned and managed by a family and is less than half the size of the national average,� Magee wrote.

In Central New York, particularly the Route 20 corridor between Onondaga and Madison counties, small-scale agriculture is on the rise, according to Erin L. Hull, agriculture program educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County. “We’ve seen many new small farms popping up

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I-81 passage of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1944, which established a 50-50 formula for subsidizing the construction of national highways.

The legislation established a National System of Interstate Highways, and required the Public Roads Administration to establish construction and operational standards for the Interstate Highway System. The boom of the postwar years provided an economic opportunity to carry out the provisions of the act, which included the following: The creation of a 40,000-mile National System of Interstate Highways to connect major cities and industrial areas. The creation of a system of secondary (also known as "collector" or "feeder") roads designed to bring traffic to the interstate highways. Such roads were meant to bring food from local farms and ranches to market, improve rural delivery of mail and expand public school bus routes. Expenditure in each of the three fiscal years covered by the act (1946, 1947 and 1948) of $225 million for general federal highway construction aid; $125 million for the construction of the interstate highway system; and $150 million for the construction of secondary/feeder roads. Funds for general federal highway construction could be used to build the interstate system or secondary/feeder roads, depending on how the state chose to use the funds. The creation of a funding formula for general federal highway construction (the "federal-aid formula") which took into consideration three factors: One-third of all federal funding in the category was awarded based on the geographic size of the state; one third of federal funding was awarded on the basis of the state's population; and one-third of the funding was awarded based on the miles of rural mail delivery routes to be built. Urban areas were defined as places with more than 5,000 people. There was no guarantee of a minimum amount of funding to be received for urban projects. The creation of a funding formula for secondary/feeder roads which took into consideration the same three factors as did the federal-aid formula. However, it substituted rural population for total population, defining rural areas as those places with fewer than 2,500 people. Under the secondary/feeder road formula, each state was guaranteed to receive at least 0.5 percent of the total appropriation available. The limitation of the distribution of funds only to state highway departments. The federal government would not contract directly with construction companies.

Though funding was authorized to construct highways, none were actually constructed until the passage of the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 and the establishment of the Federal Highway Administration during the Eisenhower years. During that time, the highways were seen to provide not only a means of transportation of people and goods, but also an escape route and a means through which the military could transport soldiers and weapons during the Cold War. It was during this time that the state of New York started to look to build a more efficient road than Route 11 to move traffic along the

From page 1 north-south route. Plans for the construction of Route 81 began as early as 1947, when city and state planners suggested running the interstate along Townsend Street in the city. As the idea of urban renewal became popular — using federal money to replace low-income housing and businesses with hospitals, civic centers and other infrastructure — neighborhoods in the blighted areas of Syracuse were set aside for destruction. Among them was the 15th Ward on the Near East Side, where planners moved a section of the proposed highway. This would allow for an elevated structure.

The northernmost segment of I-81 was the first to be completed. This segment ran through the town of Salina, stretching from Brewerton to the northern part of downtown Syracuse. It opened in early 1959. The southern part, from Adams Street south, opened in 1962. The last link to open, the portion including the 1.4-mile elevated stretch over Almond Street that came to be known as the viaduct, was delayed due to issues with land acquisition; it finally opened in 1969.

As the highway grew, so did the suburbs around it. Businesses sprang up to cater to the thousands of travelers driving the stretch of road that connected Canada to Pennsylvania and points south.

What now?

But the highway faces serious challenges ahead. The viaduct section of the interstate is in desperate need of repair. Instead of an elevated highway heading into the city, the NYS DOT could construct an arterial boulevard. Or an underground tunnel. Or an iconic bridge.

Truthfully, the DOT isn’t sure yet what the new Interstate 81 will look like. They just know that something needs to be done to replace the existing structure, as the viaduct is reaching the end of its useful life.

“It’s an old piece of infrastructure.

Something needs to be done,” said Meghan Vitale, principal transportation planner for the Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council, which is working to educate the public on the issue. “I don’t want to say that it’s necessary that we replace it right now, but it is necessary for something to happen with the viaduct structure.”

Discussions at previous I-81 meetings showed “no clear consensus,” Vitale said.

Everyone could agree, however, that whatever decision is made, it will cost a pretty penny.

Its final price tag would fall between a low of $500 million to renovate the existing viaduct to a high of $1.9 billion to build a 1.25-mile tunnel through the city. “It’s a lot of money any way you look at it,” Vitale said.

The DOT has put forth four major options: a viaduct similar to the one that currently exists, an arterial boulevard through the city, a tunnel under the city or a depressed highway.

At a scoping meeting held June 26, DOT representatives suggested that the viaduct or boulevard options were the most viable.

Several meetings have been held to gather input from residents, and public comments will be accepted through Sept. 2 on the DOT’s I-81 website (dot.ny.gov/I-81opportunities).

Meanwhile, the DOT continues to investigate its options.

But several area officials worry about how any reconstruction will affect businesses and commuters in Syracuse.

“Syracuse is a 20-minute town,” Rapp said. “You can get anywhere in 20 minutes. No one else has that.”

Any reconstruction will have a negative impact on commuters at least during the construction period, Rapp said, and possibly in the long-term.

And Rapp isn’t the only one who’s concerned.

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Salina Supervisor Mark Nicotra has expressed concern about how any reconstruction of I-81 would affect suburban towns, particularly those north of the city like Salina.

“It’s going to impact all the north suburbs,”

The options

The New York State Department of Transportation has identified several options for the proposed changes to Interstate 81 in its draft scoping report, made available to the public on June 26. Most of those changes call for new offramps, exit improvements and on-ramp consolidations. Below are those alternatives as presented on the project’s website, dot. ny.gov/i81opportunities, as well as their potential impact.

No-build option

This is the baseline against which the DOT compares the possible impacts and benefits of the other alternatives. It assumes that no improvements will be made other than routine maintenance. Experts have said this isn’t a viable option, as the viaduct won’t be able to survive without some kind of significant reconstruction.

Viaduct option

These options call for repairing the existing viaduct structure, either in its current state or through a complete reconstruction. Several would create new interstate-to-interstate connections, rebuilding many of the I-690 bridges in the interchange. Among these options is the possibility of creating a stacked bridge, which would separate northbound and southbound I-81 on two separate decks atop a local street. The DOT has said the stacked option would be too costly and destructive, so they won’t pursue it further. Several properties would have to be acquired and demolished by the state in order to accommodate any of these options.

Street-level options

Under this alternative, the Interstate 81 viaduct would be torn down and replaced with an arterial boulevard along Almond Street. Like the viaduct options, these alternatives would call for a reconstruction of the I-81/I-690 interchange, providing connections in all directions. The street-level alternative would also require real estate acquisitions, but fewer than what’s required for the new viaduct solutions. In addition, all street-level options would route some traffic to Route 481, requiring improvements to that highway, as well.

Tunnel options

The tunnel options propose creating an underground tunnel under either Almond Street, Townsend Street or about a mile east of the existing highway. If constructed, a tunnel would necessitate the demolition of the existing viaduct structure. Construction crews would have to be dug like a huge ditch, making it one of the costliest alternatives at $1.6 billion to $3.9 billion. This option would require the state to take as many as 75 buildings. It would also eliminate the Harrison/Adams exit from I-81 and cause more street closures than the other options. According to the June 26 presentation, the DOT doesn’t see this as a viable option.

Depressed highway option

This option would call for the demolition of the existing highway and the construction of an uncovered, below-grade (about 25 feet below street level) highway, either from Adams to Butternut or Adams to East Genesee. Overpasses would be constructed at key locations over the depressed highway to provide connections. These options would sever traffic on Fayette, Washington, Water, Willow and McBride streets as the highway approaches the I-690 interchange. Jackson Street on the southern side of the highway would become a dead end. The state would also have to take as many as 40 buildings and reroute the Erie Canalway Trail. The DOT said at the June 26 meeting that they don’t recommend pursuing this option.

Other options

Additional options include the construction of a Western Bypass that travels around the west side of the city and the construction of a new highway along West Street. Under the first option, the highway would be demolished. Under the second, it would be replaced by a boulevard or surface street. However, neither of these options were considered viable.

he said. “If people have to get somewhere that will take them through downtown, they’re now adding 20 to 30 minutes to their travels.

They’re spending more time, spending more on gas.”

That’s why Nicotra has signed on with SaveI81.org, a large group of politicians, citizens and businessmen and –women who are lobbying the state to keep the bridge as it is instead of turning it into an arterial boulevard.

“I signed on because of the diversity of the group. It’s not just made up of elected officials from the north suburbs,” Nicotra said. “It’s elected officials, it’s business leaders, it’s union officials, it’s people from all over the region, and we’re all on the same page. We all want to keep 81 as an interstate. We all have our own unique reasons as to why.”

“I-81 is an economic backbone for our area, a vital artery that links city neighborhoods and suburban and rural areas with Downtown Syracuse and many key destinations,” said Tony Mangano, Savei81.org spokesman and local business owner. “It plays a critical role in the region’s economy, public safety and accessibility. We must ensure that its current function is preserved, and Savei81.org is committed to working toward that goal.”

Fourth District Legislator Judy Tassone said she signed onto the campaign because she was concerned about the impact the reconstruction might have on local businesses.

“I signed on to this campaign because I represent so many of the businesses and people that would be affected if I-81 was to be rerouted around the city, and this would happen if they bring it down to a boulevard,” Tassone said. “I am talking about hotels, small business and thousands of people that commute into the city to their jobs every day. I do not think that Albany should be making such a huge decision

that involves so many of us without our complete input representing our constituents.”

Even those local officials who haven’t signed on with Save81 have expressed concerns about the project. The town of DeWitt passed a resolution last year which reinforces the idea of looking towards other options for the I-81 project instead of redirecting traffic east of the city of Syracuse on I-481. In the resolution, the town listed extra pollution to the environment, unnecessary wear-and-tear to the roads and increases in traffic as reasons why redirecting traffic to 481 would be detrimental to the town.

“It will absolutely have a negative effect on the quality of life in Jamesville, East Syracuse and DeWitt – all three have exits on 481,” said town of DeWitt deputy supervisor Kerry Mannion. “All it’s going to do is increase the traffic in those communities. And we already have a lot of traffic in all three communities – we don’t want more. There’s no reason for there to be more.”

Several other groups, including business organizations and labor groups, have also called on the state to maintain I-81’s current configuration. Another meeting was held by the SMTC and the NYS DOT in May. No final decision has been made about the highway’s future at this point.

“They have told us that they need a decision that’s ready to go by 2017,” Vitale said.

“According to their estimates, that’s going to be the end of the useful life of the structure.”

“For a lot of people, I think they think they’re never going to do it. ‘It’s never going to happen,’ or ‘It’s not going to happen in my lifetime.’ But it is,” Rapp said. “And it’s important to make sure their voices are heard before it’s out of their hands and in the state’s.”

For more information, visit i81challenge.org or SaveI81.org.

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The senator and I were on the other side of it, and we lost.�

DeFrancisco admitted that, as a Syracuse Common Councilor, he once voted in favor of Carousel’s initial request for a 15-year tax deal. “But when they asked for a 30-year deal, I erupted.� He said the agreement with Pyramid was negotiated by former Syracuse Mayor Roy Bernardi, former County Executive Nick Pirro. “And it was fueled by the media,� the senator said. “The way they reported it, it sounded like Disney World.�

Now the local restaurateurs are worried that the state and the county will help bankroll Destiny’s proposed hotel.

Al Barbagallo who operates Barbagallo’s restaurant in East Syracuse, said “The state should be supporting us. We’ve been around for 20 years. Why not put programs in place for existing, regionally established businesses to expand, update and improve?�

Dennis Hayes, an associate of Joey’s restaurant, suggested that Pyramid be encouraged to put local restaurants in the mall. “How about a ‘Taste of Syracuse’ food court or a ‘New York-made’ retailer section to showcase local artisans,� Hayes said. “It’s a shame that local businesses are shut out from participating [at Destiny].�

DeFrancisco said that, unless Pyramid can profit from such arrangements, they will never happen. He reminded the restaurateurs about the $20 million tourism center first promised by Pyramid for Carousel Center. “But the build-out never happened,� the senator said. “These guys are businessmen. They’ll only do things that make them money.�

Miner praised the organizers of the meeting for speaking up. “The worst possible thing we could do is remain silent,� she said. “You have to tell your elected officials not to repeat mistakes. Let’s change the way we’ve done business in the past.�

DeFrancisco agreed. “Yes, it’s the same with the decision now being made about Interstate 81,� he said. “Don’t sit on your hands. Get involved now or you’ll find yourselves looking in the rear-view mirror.�

Instead of granting tax breaks for Pyramid, DeFrancisco said, “We need broad-based tax cuts with no gimmicks.� He advised the restaurateurs to contact their county legislators and County Executive Joanie Mahoney and make sure those officials understand their concerns. “There’s no longer an organized restaurant owners’ association in the Syracuse area,� DeCuffa said. “There’s one in Albany and one in Rochester but not in Syracuse. It’s up to us to get ourselves together.�

DeCuffa spearheaded the June 26 meeting along with Bud Loura, from the Dining Alliance which helps some 1,300 non-national chain restaurants across New York state combine purchasing power to save money. Loura said the Alliance could help start a Central New York restaurant owners’ association that empower such businesses by craeting a collective voice capable of lobbying all levels of government.

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Marty’s Barn Cellar offers wide variety of quality finished furniture Features Amish furniture handmade in America

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Now in its 41st year in business, Marty’s Barn Cellar, the well-known furniture store in Elbridge, is enjoying continued success with a lineup of quality furniture, the ability to craft pieces to suit the customer’s vision and an extensive line of Amish furniture handmade in the United States.

Owner Mike McLaughlin has had 30 years of experience in the furniture business, starting decades ago when he worked for company founder Dennis Hemming before taking it over upon Hemming’s retirement.

McLaughlin said he works hard to get the furniture his customer is looking for. “We have a large inventory of quality furniture in many different finishes, and can order thousands of other items as well as have pieces custom made,” McLaughlin said.

Along with an extensive variety of product and reputation for excellent customer service, the high quality of the inventory has made Marty’s Barn Cellar the success it is today.

“All of our furniture is made of solid wood,” McLaughlin said. “There is no particle board anywhere in this store, which is a statement not many furniture companies can make.”

In addition, Marty’s Barn Cellar is offering a line of Amish furniture.

“It is all handmade in America,” McLaughlin said. “This furniture comparable to some of the highest-end furniture that can be found here in Central New York. You can see the quality with its fine attention to detail and it is also warranteed

for life.”

McLaughlin said the Amish furniture is a growing line that is expanding. “We have a lot of dining room furniture and also have dressers and television consoles. In addition, if a customer wants something we don’t have, we can order it.”

In fact, customizing furniture is something Marty’s Barn Cellar offers to all of its customers.

“Customization comes a lot into play with TV consoles, and wall units. For the dining room we find people have a certain space and might need a hutch of a set size. If the customer brings in ideas, we will work with them to make their vision Recently Marty’s Barn Cellar was congratulated on 40 years in business by the CenterState CEO Ambassadors. Pictured, a reality.”

And word of Marty’s continued sitting, are Erin, Colleen and Mike Mclaughlin, Jason Manrow and James Simpson. Pictured standing are Chris Hoffman, excellence in providing quality Adele Cole-Brown, Dustin Duger and Paul Laurie. furniture and customer service in Central New York.

And the Parade of Homes organizers obviously has gotten out, with the company’s “We furnished three bedrooms, the dining room, felt Marty’s Barn Cellar was a great addition to customer base extending much further than the kitchenette and a console for a TV,” McLaughlin the event.

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“We were invited to do the Parade of Homes “We have customers from all the way up the said. “We had a great reception. This was are first year at the Parade of Homes and it was nice to be again next year in Manlius,” McLaughlin said. lake to Watertown and as far as Buffalo and He said having spent five years at the Albany as well as from Utica and Binghamton. invited to showcase our furniture.”

McLaughlin said the response was helm of Marty’s Barn Center has been a great We’ve been here for so long that people know our “overwhelming.” experience. reputation.”

“We had a lot of people tell us that we had the “I am looking forward to continuing to have the The furniture behind Marty’s Barn Cellar’s reputation was featured this summer at the Parade nicest decor of the houses there. We weren’t the business grow while it continues to provide what of Homes, the annual event that is a staple when most elaborate but were the most straightforward, our customers want most: quality and service.”

The store is located at Route 5 and Kingston it comes to homebuilding and home furnishings solid furnishings. We sold three or four of the sets alone, including the floor model Amish dining Road in Elbridge. For more information call 689table and eight chairs.”

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Pictured is The Ridge Tavern; BELOW: The Ridge staff.

Chittenango, and both living only 3 miles from The Ridge, the former Sarkus sisters used to be in the student housing business which they sold in 2007. The next phase of their professional lives took a philanthropic turn. Their own personal experiences with active duty soldiers, Veterans and their families served as an inspiration.

“We knew we wanted to provide a place that offers unconditional support to our Veterans and their families. In the military, someone always has your back, and when they leave, that is not always the case.” Sorrentino said. “Clear Path for Veterans helps soldiers transition out of the military and reconnect with the community and their families.” The Ridge was “intended as a way to help support the mission of Clear Path.” She added that her own personal calling has been to “feed people and bring them together.”

And what better way than in beautiful setting, with a golf course and a dinner table replete with good food around which families and friends can gather and enjoy each other’s company? Sorrentino knows the value of family time, a sense of community and the importance of supporting local business, particularly agriculture.

“Melissa and I live next door to each other,” she said. “She and her husband raise grass-fed beef and I raise chickens for their eggs – both of which are used on our menu. In the summer, most of our produce comes from our own gardens and local farms – it’s a real family affair.”

Best of all, you’ll be treated like family every time you visit.

“It’s funny,” said Sorrentino. “People are always asking our employees if we are all related.

We’re not, but the atmosphere is one of family and connectedness that makes it very warm and welcoming for those who visit.”

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“Our nations veterans are an incredible and valuable resource – not only in their protection of our freedoms while at war but perhaps even more importantly in their continued service to their communities.

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coupled with the upswing in new building and renovations this year, Ryan’s Windows and Doors expects 2013 to continue to be strong in Central New York.

“We help customers every step of the way from the initial decision on style and brand through the installation and maintenance,” Pierce said. “Since we work with so many reputable builders and contractors we can make reliable referrals to home and building owners. With the interest rates still down and heating costs up, this is a good time to plan on replacement windows and doors. Eliminate those cold drafts and moisture that come with the cold weather. Or maybe it is a questions of just wanting to upgrade the windows to make them more convenient for cleaning or to improve their appearance. With our selection on the showroom floor we can make recommendations to sensibly fit the need.”

Bring your plans or ideas to Ryan’s Windows and Doors and let the experts help. Whether it be one window or a whole house of windows, Ryan’s has the product for you.

Ryan’s has helped customers throughout Central New York, as well as Binghamton, Watertown and Utica. They have many repeat customers and they are referred often by satisfied customers. They can help you if you are planning on new windows and doors.

Customers can find Ryan’s Windows and Doors easily. Hiawatha Place is between Fourth North and Sixth North and can be reached from either Hiawatha Boulevard or Wolf Street.

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The duo’s work has been featured in numerous publications, including Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, House and Garden and New England Home.

“This retail operation represents a lot more than just this retail space,” Winston said, referring to their 1,400-square-foot shop. “We hope to continue to do exactly what we’ve been doing and let people in Central New York discover us and the quality of our work.”

While Winston runs operations, Hunter, who is an award-winning architectural designer, masterfully handles the creative aspects of each project.

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Central New York: The next chapter

By David Holder

Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau

There’s a new movement happening in Syracuse and if you haven’t been following what’s going on in Central New York, now is the time to tune in.

Despite the many attractions and natural wonders, travelers typically venture into the area to drop off students at Syracuse University, visit family, stop in for business or even pass through on the way to somewhere else (Canada or New York City). No matter what the reason was for visiting or how brief the stay, each guest found something that made him/her feel at home in Central New York. The question was - how do you capture that experience and market it to potential travelers?

In 2012, the Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) hired Reach Market Planning, LLC to conduct a Syracuse Destination Wide Market Analysis. The purpose was to understand Syracuse’s competitive position, identify current strengths, review existing and growth market segments and identify near term market segments for growth.

“The research gave us a better understanding of what was needed to market Central New York efficiently,” SCVB President Holder said. “It gave us clear direction on who we are as a destination, who to market to and how.”

Research revealed the number one reason why visitors decided to spend the night in Central New York was due to visiting family/friends. Visitors enjoyed the fine dining and city life activities as well as having access to outdoor adventures, including hiking, boating, fishing, golfing and snowboarding.

It stated that Syracuse was a “diamond in the rough” emerging visitor

destination. The report highlighted the central location, excellent road and airport infrastructures, the extraordinary and iconic architecture, authentic squares, natural parks and waterfront possibilities. Although the report stated that Syracuse was a tourism hub with enough attractions to keep visitors entertained for days, many visitors were not familiar with attractions other than Syracuse University sports or Destiny USA. Much of it was due to the fact that the attractions are dispersed throughout the region.

Some of the recommendations included serving up a tourism menu to help visitors locate and consume multiple tourism experiences. To do this, branding the area was necessary.

In 2013, destination branding firm, BCF, was hired to help create and execute a brand. After a year of research, BCF helped the SCVB create a brand and brand position.

“We realized Syracuse’s unique appeal is that it is an area that encourages visitors and residents to celebrate their passions,” Holder said. “Syracuse is a canvas for the individual to paint his/her own personal experiences.

They may come for a major event or a conference but they leave refreshed because they were able to engage in their own unique interests while they were here.”

Holder added that the strength of the brand and the ability to live up to its promise is that the community constantly adapts to fill the customer’s needs.

What is this brand that will help take the region to the next level? It will be released publicly later this summer, so you will just have to stay tuned.

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Sara Connell Brady joins Farrell, Martin and Barnell

By Tami Scott editor@baldwinsvillemessenger.com

Farrell, Martin and Barnell Law Firm, long established in the heart of Baldwinsville as competent and steadfast, welcomed new partner Sara Connell Brady earlier this year.

Brady, who resides in Radisson with her husband and three children, joined the firm in January with a focus on elder law and disabled individuals, estate planning and trusts and estate administration.

Prior to joining Farrell, Martin and Barnell, Brady

partnered with another attorney to form McGraw and Brady in the village of Skaneateles, following almost a decade practicing elder and estate law at Sugarman Law Firm in downtown Syracuse.

“I kind of fell backwards into the estates field — it wasn’t something I sought out, but I had a parttime job in law school doing this kind of work at a small firm that did just that, and it was a nice fit,” she said. “I like numbers, I like people and it was a nice match of the two.”

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with the process of applying for Medicaid, assisting those who need nursing home care and handling front-end planning to help said people save money.

“The laws about Medicaid are really complicated, they change a lot, and unless that’s a lion’s share of what you do, it’s really easy to quickly get lost in the muck of it,” she said. “Some nursing homes will say they’ll have somebody onsite who can help you with the Medicaid application process … [but] they can only help you process the paperwork.”

A conversant elder law attorney, however, can provide valuable cost-saving advice in addition to assistance with the application itself.

Brady is available to individuals wanting or needing services anywhere from advance planning and guidance to completing the actual applications.

She is also willing to make house calls, if needed.

Additionally, she charges by the hour as opposed to flat fees, which is an advantage to clients who seek different levels of help.

“I can do as much or as little as somebody wants me to,” Brady said. “Once in a while you get people who will come in and really want to do a lot of legwork and I’ll provide a little guidance and point them in the right direction. Other people come in and say, ‘here’s my mom’s files, go to work.’ I’m happy to do it either way. It’s a stressful situation.

It’s not an easy time for anybody. I’ve done it long enough that I hope what I can do is make something that’s very, very complicated seem approachable.”

Partner and attorney Charlie Farrell finds Brady a remarkable fit and confirmed her warm and social personality is a welcome addition to a firm that will soon be celebrating its 70th anniversary.

“I still think of us as a small town law firm even though Baldwinsville isn’t a small town anymore,” Farrell said. “We’re representing families now that are third generation of families that my father and

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Brady graduated magna cum laude from St. Bonaventure University with a bachelor of arts in 1999, and graduated cum laude from Syracuse University College of Law with a Juris Doctor in 2002. She is admitted to practice law in the state of New York and is a member of the New York State Bar Association.

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Local armed forces fundraiser gaining national attention Four years ago, the Timber Banks Golf Club and Marina made a commitment to support the men and women of our armed forces. With the help of The Folds of Honor Foundation and Patriot Golf Day, the Nicklaus Design club located in Baldwinsville has been one of the top 50 donors Nationwide for three straight years.

In conjunction with The Folds of Honor Foundation, Patriot Golf Day is a national initiative formed

by Major Dan Rooney in submitted photo 2007. Rooney, a former The Support Our Troops Shoot-Out is set for Friday, Sept.

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F-16 fighter pilot and a Major in the Air National speaker at Timber Banks for this year’s event.

Guard, created Patriot Golf Day to provide Timber Banks has named the scholarship in educational scholarships to dependents of honor of Corporal Kyle R. Schneider, a former members of our armed forces who were killed in Marine and graduate of Baldwinsville High action or permanently disabled. Patriot Golf Day School who made the ultimate sacrifice for our has raised almost $20 Million over the past seven freedom. President Obama signed an executive years resulting in over 5,000 scholarships. order to name the Baldwinsville Post Office in The Support Our Troops Shoot- Out (scheduled his honor. Today if you visit the post office you this year for Friday, Sept. 12, at Timber Banks) will see a plaque dedicated to Kyle. has received national recognition. The sponsors Timber Banks will be running a raffle in the for this years event include: Performance Harley golf shop leading up to the event on Sept. 12.

Davidson as the “Commander- In- Chief” Title The grand prize is a Timber Club Membership Sponsor, Syracuse NAPA Auto Parts as the for the 2015 season. Stop in for more details or “General” Sponsor, Carnegie Catering as the 635- 8800 or visit the web site at timberbanks.

“Colonel” Sponsor and Cam’s Pizza and Seaboard com and click the link for the Support Our Graphics as “Major” Sponsors. There are still Troops Shoot- Out. The tournament web site has opportunities to get involved with sponsorship the entry forms, brochure and more information of this year’s event. For more information call about the Folds of Honor Foundation, Patriot Angela at the Timber Banks Golf Shop at (315) Golf Day and the Support Our Troops Shoot635- 8800.

Out. Tony Biata, former President of the Central Put Friday, Sept. 12, on your calendar and New York PGA and now the National Director tee off for “The most heroic round you will ever of Patriot Golf Day, will once again be a guest play.”

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This summer the youngest ones in the family can experience the thrill of downhill water racing at Enchanted Forest Water Safari with the premiere of “Walter’s Wild Slide.”

Water Safari adds new attraction for little ones One predictable question asked every year about Enchanted Forest Water Safari is; “What’s new this year?” This summer the youngest ones in the family can experience the thrill of downhill water racing at Enchanted Forest Water Safari with the premiere of “Walter’s Wild Slide.”

Named after the park’s moose mascot, Walter Safari, the new attraction is a brilliant purpleand green-colored, four-lane, Kiddie Pro-Racer manufactured

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“This new ride is designed with the park’s youngest guests and their parents in mind,” said co-owner Katie Wojdyla. “There

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At 70 feet long, “Walter’s Wild Slide” is the park’s largest water slide specifically for kids. “It’s bigger and it’s better than any other slides we’ve done for the little ones,” Wojdyla said. “Our mascot, Walter Safari, is a lovable, friendly character and this new slide name ties in perfectly.”

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Longley Dodge, your Falardeau’s love of music with scholarships Business Link Dealer memorialized Benefit surpasses goal, two scholarships now awarded

By Tami Scott editor@baldwinsvillemessenger.com

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Members of the Longley family at Longley Bros. Inc. in Fulton, pictured above, received a 50-year award for Dodge from Chrysler Group’s Northeast Business Center. Pictured seated, from left, are founders Harold Longleyand and Earl Longley. Pictured standing, from left, are John Longley; Gene Longley, general manager; Dennis Longley, dealer principal, and Doug Longley, sales manager.

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our full line of quality work trucks.”

Longley said the move allows the dealership to further its ties with Chrysler and Dodge, “handling the full line of what they provide.”

“Our goal is to support businesses and contractors by extending to them an excellent customer service experience,” he said. “To improve our level of customer service we have added a new 30,000pound hoist to handle the heavy duty trucks.”

Good service after the sale has been the cornerstone for success at Longley Dodge. Being open 67 years has established a reputation of customer satisfaction and quality service for Longley Dodge.

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Longley Dodge in Fulton recently added a new commercial line of trucks to its already extensive inventory of quality vehicles.

“We are now a Business Link Dealer,” said Dennis Longley, president of Longley Dodge. “We offer the full Ram truck line, from the Ram 1500, Motor Trend Magazine’s 2013 and 2014 Truck of The Year, to the 3500-5500 series trucks that are available with dump bodies, stake racks and rollback wrecker units.”

“In addition to the full Ram truck line we have also added ProMaster Commercial Vans as part of

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Music was a major part of the late Joe Falardeau’s life.

It is this reason why Greg and Kathy Hudson, of Hudson and Mowins in Baldwinsville, decided last year to create a music memorial scholarship fund in their dear friend’s name.

Falardeau died unexpectedly at age 47 on Oct. 2, 2013.

“He always loved music,” Greg told the Baldwinsville Messenger last December. “It was a huge part of his life. If he wasn’t working or with his family, he was recording or making music.”

Falardeau worked as director at his family’s funeral home in Baldwinsville. He also ran a recording studio, Bogus Music Studios, with co-founder and musician Bruce Tambs, since 1997, in the basement of his home.

In order to raise the funds for the music scholarship, the Hudsons, along with a committee of Falardeau’s other close friends, designed an invitation-only benefit to be held in February, on Valentine’s Day. Two hundred people attended. Ultimately, the committee raised a net total of $29,000 - $9,000 more than their overall original goal. As a result of their success, two scholarships will be awarded each year to music students through the Baldwinsville Central School

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Joe and his wife Suzanne in Europe just a couple weeks before his death on Oct. 2, 2013.

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“There were very few musical scholarships given away at the school [this year] so [the scholarships] kind of fit right in,” Greg said. “[The scholarships] cover everything - from somebody behind the scenes on the stage to marching band and everything in between - [they cover] anything where [students are] going to further their education in the field of entertainment and music.”

The first two recipients, Sydney Barbato and Jamie Robinson, were awarded their scholarships this June. Barbato is pursuing a career in theatre design at SUNY Fredonia, with hopes to someday design on Broadway. Robinson will be attending the University of Miami for music engineering

and sound recording technology.

Post college, she is looking to either work in a recording studio or work with live sound.

Donations to the fund are still being accepted and may be mailed to Baldwinsville Community Scholarship Foundation, Dollars for Scholars, P.O. Box 88, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Make sure to write Joe Falardeau as the fund name when making the donation.

Other efforts to celebrate their lifelong friend are also on the horizon. Greg said they’re in the works and open for suggestions: “We’re really kind of brainstorming, but we’d like to come up with an annual event, something unique.”

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Summit Dodge has assembled New look a great team for the future Par-K features improving

Jeep and Chrysler lineups

Pictured from left are Louis Valerino III, Ray Ryan, Jamie Rotella, Art Colagiovanni, Larry Johnston, Mark Monica, Mike Dowd and Nick Garzia. Missing is Doug Jean.

Under the steady hand of Steve DiMarco and Lou Valerino III, Summit Dodge is well positioned and has assembled a great team for the future. The team includes Doug Jean, general manager, Jason Bagozzi, service manager, Deann Shrank, body shop manager and Dean Evans, parts manager.

“2014 was a good year,” said Lou Valerino III. “Chrysler Corporation is going in a positive direction. The Ram 1500 was just that is fantastic in the snow in Syracuse during named Motor Trend Magazine’s 2014 Truck of winters.” the Year, making it two years in a row winning For used car buyers, Summit always has that distinction. The all new 2014 Dodge Dart over 75 used cars on the lot – most of them are is getting great reviews and there are more certified used cars. improvements to the Dodge line coming.”

Summit Dodge is conveniently located on Valerino said that sales were also good in Hiawatha Boulevard West in Syracuse, 1 mile 2013. “Dodge Caravan was a good seller for from Destiny USA. You can see their entire us as well as Ram trucks. Dodge Avenger was inventory online at summitcars.com. strong and the new Dodge Charger is gaining Call 487 6211 to talk to someone from their momentum. The Charger is an all wheel drive professional courteous staff.

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“Butch Jackowski does an incredible job managing the shop. He does custom work and have multiple cars featured in magazines, and, of course, are there for all the dents and dings and insurance work you may need.”

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It features DVD Navigation, heated power folding seats, great gas mileage, all power doors and more. It’s great in the snow, too. Yes, it’s a van … but it’s the ultimate vehicle. Drive one and you’ll see why.

Par-K, much like the cars it sells, underwent improvements recently.

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“The biggest change coming this year is the 2014 Jeep Cherokee,” said Tom Gilbo, general manager at Par-K. “The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is going to be our biggest seller with its all-new design. A new nine-speed transmission, the only one in the world, makes this a special vehicle. It has replaced the Jeep Liberty, will get up to 30 miles per gallon and it’s a frontwheel drive. It competes with Subaru Forester, Honda CRV, Ford Escape and Toyota Rav 4.

Our Jeep Cherokee has true offroad capabilities, three different four wheel drive systems to choose from, 10 airbags … why it even has an option to park itself!”

“People loved the technology that they could get in the Jeep Grand Cherokee,” Gilbo said.

“Now they can get the same technology in the moderatelysized Jeep Cherokee.”

Not to be outdone — look what’s new with the Chrysler line.

The 2014 Chrysler 200 is built on the Jeep Cherokee platform with nine-speed transmission and all wheel drive.

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Driver’s Village: Always updating to better serve CNY New ‘Outlet’ store opens inside the Used Car & Truck Warehouse at Driver’s Village With 21 new car franchises and over 60 years in the automotive business, Driver’s Village is the largest automotive group in Central New York. Located at the crossroads of I-81 and I-481 on Circle Drive in Cicero, Driver’s Village serves the automotive needs of Central New Yorkers with 21 new car franchises and over 700 hundred pre-owned vehicles. Shopping for an automobile is easy and convenient with 12 dealerships located under one roof.

Driver’s Village is not resting on its laurels, however, and is constantly making improvements in order to continue being on top when it comes to customer service. “We have just completed a total remodel of our Lincoln store including a new interior design, all new furniture and a new exterior look,� said Dave Jones, construction manager for RLB Development/Driver’s Village. “We have started construction of a new 21,000-square-foot Hyundai building located on Hogan road. Construction should be complete early this fall.�

Jones said that once the new Hyundai facility is completed, they will take down the existing Hyundai store and build a new state-of-the-art Audi showroom.

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Inside the mall at Driver’s Village, under the Clock in Center Court many local community events continue to take front and center.

Saturday and Sunday Aug. 9 and 10 Gus Macker Basketball

Friends of The CanTeen 6046 Route 31, Cicero, NY 13039 The 2014 Syracuse-Cicero Gus Macker Fifth Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament takes place on Hogan Drive, between Driver’s Village and Price Chopper on Saturday and Sunday Aug. 9 and 10 with less than 30 days quickly go to register at macker.com or for more event information contact 699-5233.

Thursday, Sept. 18 Eighth Annual Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Provider Fair

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The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Throughout the day various informative speakers and demonstrations will take place to help people with traumatic brain injury. At noon a band will perform.

Sunday, Sept. 21 Irish Feis Dance Competition

The event runs from 8 a.m.to 6 p.m. and takes place with over 1,000 students competing for awards in Irish Dance inside the Carnegie Conference Center Ballroom located on the second level of Center Court.

Corner lot pricing. Old-fashioned value. basement prices and will sell for less than the finest used vehicles offered across the Driver’s Village property. It’s where Old-Fashioned is All-New! Driver’s Village has embraced their family tradition of the “Corner Used Car Lot�

to create a whole new buying experience.

In fact, the trusted Burdick name in automotive began in 1937 when Glenn Burdick sold used cars in North Syracuse.

Saturday, Oct. 4 Second Annual Miles for Molly Walk

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Agriculture programs.

On July 26, CCE is hosting its seventh annual Open Farm Day, where nearly two dozen different farms throughout the county, which produce a variety of products, will open their doors to the public to allow them to see exactly where their food comes from and how it is grown and harvested. “This really gives the guests the opportunity to see the best of Madison County agriculture,” Anselm said. “It’s going to be fun.”

The “Eat Local” push is a large one, and farmers are seeing the need for product and filling it, according to Hull. While overall farm numbers aren’t rising, the value of products produced on a farm is. That proves that the ‘value added’ market is a huge economic driver, she said.

“Farmers are generally very adaptable, and once the demand was there, they’ve stepped up to fill the need. It’s a transformation for sure,” Hull said. “I see it as coming full circle. While the large dairies are doing well and are still ever present, the consumers in our counties now want to know where their food comes from. And with the help of social media and websites such as farmshedcny.com and localharvest.org, it’s easier than ever to find anything and everything.”

But agriculture is not just about livestock and produce — it’s also about the business that supports the products offered, said Karen Baase, association issue leader for agriculture with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison

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Baase said there are not only farms in CNY, but also farm businesses such as Empire Tractor (the Lucas family has been selling farm equipment since 1891 and currently has locations six locations throughout CNY), Cazenovia Equipment (in business since 1961 with nine locations in CNY) and White’s Farm Supply (in Photo courtesy nysmaple.com business since 1946 with New York state ranked second in maple syrup production in the United States in 2014. four CNY locations) that supply farm machinery; Earley Farm and Hardware New York State retained its position as the second highest producer of maple syrup in the country in 2014, in Madison, a modern producing 546,000 gallons of maple syrup with 2.2 million taps, according to the USDA National Agricultural retail farm store that offers Statistics Service.

This is the third best year for maple production in the past 20 years, said Gov. Andrew everything from coal and wood pellets to feed and ag Cuomo.

LaFayette in Onondaga County. management. The business and equine courses supply to clothing and home The area includes numerous horse farms, provide students with the skills necessary to hardware needs; and Nelson Farms Country Store in Nelson that provides entrepreneurial boarding and riding facilities; hundreds of pursue either a hands-on or support position in agri-business opportunities for specialty food miles of riding trails; a proximity to big events the equine industry. such as the Lorenzo Driving Competition, Overall, agriculture in Central New York is processors, farmers, growers and producers. racing at Vernon Downs and competitions at the doing well. While overall farm numbers aren’t Another agricultural commodity in CNY often overlooked is in equine, Baase said. New York State Fairgrounds. Cazenovia is also rising, the value of products produced on a farm Route 20 is often known as “Equine Alley” distinguished in the equine community as being is. That proves that the “value added” market is a huge economic driver, Hull said. by local enthusiasts because of the vast horse- the home of Olympian Beezie Madden.

Equine educational opportunities also have In the political realm, state government raising culture from eastern Madison County to a large presence in Madison County with the continues to be involved in promoting its homeMorrisville State College Equine Rehabilitation grown resources, with the State Assembly Center and the Cazenovia College Equine Agriculture Committee proposing and passing Business Management Program. numerous pieces of new legislation last year to The Morrisville Equine Rehabilitation Center support and bolster the state agriculture industry, is a multi-million dollar facility on 103 acres that and Gov. Andrew Cuomo supporting the same. In offers equipment and techniques to keep healthy May, Cuomo announced the availability of $20.5 horses conditioned and to help injured equine million to aid farmland protection efforts and athletes recover post-injury or post-surgery. help prevent viable agricultural land from being The campus boasts a 40,000-square-foot riding converted to non-agricultural use. arena, stabling for 40 horses and a complete “Protecting and maintaining farmland is vital rehab center with cutting edge equipment. It to supporting the continued growth of New York’s is one of a very few publicly accessible equine robust agricultural industries,” Governor Cuomo rehabilitation facilities in the Northeast. said. “Farming supports jobs, businesses and The Cazenovia College Equine Business economic activity in communities across the Management specialization is designed for State, ultimately representing a cornerstone of students interested in the organizational, our State’s economy. This funding will help to management, and commercial aspects of the make sure that farms are kept in production, equine industry, as well as students interested given the tools to grow, and ensure support for in advanced horse care, breeding, and stable farmers and their families.”

NYS maple syrup production second in U.S.

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Wine regions of New York state.

Wine and spirits abound in CNY

New York state is the second-highest producer of wine in the U.S. behind California, with one of the three biggest grape-growing regions in the state being the Finger Lakes.

In Onondaga and Madison counties, there are currently 11 operating wineries, including Anyela’s in Skaneateles and Owera Vineyards in Cazenovia. In LaFayette, Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard started producing hard cider in 2001 and opened its 1911 Spirits distillery to make premium vodka and gin in 2010. In Cazenovia, Critz Farms Harvest Moon Cidery makes small-batch hard cider from its own apples, while the Syracusebased Empire Brewing Company is currently preparing to break ground on its upcoming farmstead brewery, which will grow its own hops and barley as well as produce beer.

television or use our Wi-Fi while in for service. It’s all about the customer.”

“New this spring, we’re happy to have Gloria Squires back as the Internet sales manager. She has already become our top salesperson,” said Gilbo.

“Joel Wayman, our business manager, has been with us for over 10 years. Rick Malia, our service manager, has been with Par-K for over 15 years.”

Par-K also added Saturday maintenance hours.

Cars are serviced from 8 a.m. to noon, in addition to the normal 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours Monday through Wednesday and Friday. On Thursday, the service department is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

“The Saturday hours are great for people who can’t get off work during the weekdays, or have

Mall Talk Oct. 19 The best of autumn running The Fourth annual Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon is set for this year. Runners represented over 35 states and 9 countries participating in the 2014 Empire State race weekend. The course continues to feature Onondaga Lake Park, Onondaga County, Syracuse, Liverpool, and Baldwinsville at its autumn colors finest.

Volunteer as a group. Is your organization looking to participate in an exciting community event? Volunteer to host an Empire State Marathon water station. Groups of 10 or more individuals are needed to hand out water, sports drink, and energy gel along the course. Gather your group and make it creative. Prizes will be given to the runners’ favorite water station along the way.

Sign Up to Volunteer Tell us what positions you are interested in volunteering for by emailing us. We’ll contact you to confirm your position and give you the details. If you are registering for a group, please note the name of the group.

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18 The New York State Health and Wellness Expo Driver‘s Village presents the New York State Health and Wellness Expo on and at the Burdick Driver’s Village Clock Courtyard (1st Floor around the Center Clock.

Seminars on various running and health topics will be featured during the Expo. A schedule will be posted soon. Expo will be open noon to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 18. For information please visit: empirestatemarathon.com.

From page 13 something they need to take care of in a pinch,” Gilbo said. “We do a lot of maintenance and brake jobs on Saturdays so you can have your car back on the road for work on Monday. Our service rates are $10 an hour cheaper than you’ll find in Onondaga County.”

Gilbo urged those in the market for a new Chrysler or jeep to visit Par-K. To view and test drive any of the Chrysler and Jeep models, visit Par-K, Oswego County’s only Five Star Chrysler dealer, located on Route 481 in Fulton. Par-K is 10 minutes north of the Great Northern Mall. Par-K’s entire inventory is also online at par-k.com. Call 598-8118 for more information.

From page 14 Tenant Spotlight from inside the Mall The Brick House Café is located near the clock inside Driver’s Village

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Vehicles sold at “The Outlet” are dependable, safe, fully check-listed by certified warehouse technicians and New York state inspected.

Keeping prices lower than most used vehicles is accomplished by postponing minor repairs and cosmetic touchups. These items will be listed and are presented to the buyer right from the start.

The customer can then choose to perform the work themselves or have the folks at Driver’s Village make the recommended repairs. Ultimately, the power of choice lies in the hands of the customer.

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You can now book your birthday party online; check out the July/August dates and have your party here! Evening Camps & Day Camps available as well. For more information on available dates and times please go to info@ shadesoforangestudio.com or call 378-4124.

Driver’s Village 5885 E. Circle Dr., Cicero, is a world class facility designed around 21 automotive retailfranchises, plus dozens of businesses including shops, services, studios, a restaurant, catering, conference center and more.

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Opens at 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday and offers “fresh” breakfast and lunch specials, including fresh bakery items, as well as their signature Finger Lakes coffee.

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Memphis Hardwood: long history, bright future

By Jason Gabak

editor@eagle-observer.com

Paul Anthony wasn’t necessarily looking to buy a business when he first encountered Memphis Hardwood 40 years ago.

Anthony was working in sales when he first encountered the lumber yard.

“I graduated from Indiana University,” Anthony said. “I worked as a teacher. My dad was a home builder. My whole interest came through him. I moved back here and I was working for a retail lumber company making sales calls when I came here.”

When he first encountered Memphis Hardwood it was not in the best shape.

“It was run down,” Anthony said. “There was no inventory. The owner asked me if I wanted to buy the place.”

At the time, Anthony said he didn’t have the means or capitol to buy the business, but things fell into place.

“I thought I could build it up,” Anthony said.

“I didn’t have any money, but the owner made it easy for me to buy it. I’ve made a lot of mistakes and still do. We’ve had our ups and downs, good years and bad.”

In 1974, Anthony took over and changed the name of the historic business, a history he still preserves today.

Anthony said that the business was originally L&G Crouse Lumber Company and was built up on the banks of the Erie Canal.

Many of the buildings on the property date back to that time, when lumber would have been loaded and dropped from boats traveling the canal.

Even the main office still has the weigh scale that wagons would have once driven over before good were shipped off on the canal.

While Anthony has seen the ups and downs and watched other businesses come and go, he has maintained and grown his business.

Anthony sums up his success succinctly.

“Owning your own business is like a wheelbarrow,” Anthony said. “If you don’t push it doesn’t work.”

He has worked to keep Memphis Hardwoods growing and evolving over the years to accommodate the needs of its customer base as well as adapt to provide the kinds of services and products that customers are looking for.

Over the years, Anthony said that he has specialized in things like custom cabinetry and re-facing, from creation to installation.

Anthony has also proudly served the needs of the local market, providing cabinetry services as well as lumber needs for everything from flooring, to building to fine craft work.

But over the years he has also found that it has been necessary to branch out.

For the past 13 years, Anthony has been working with a company based in New Jersey, creating custom menus for restaurants all over the globe.

“It’s kind of neat,” Anthony said. “Knowing that things we make are going all over the country and all over the world. Sometimes we’ll look up the places where the orders are going and see where they are headed. It’s neat to know that are work is all over.”

Menu covers and clipboard created by Memphis Hardwood can be found in restaurants across the country, in restaurants ranging from high end to pizza shops.

Anthony said, menus he has made have shipped to the Caribbean Islands, Europe and as far as Dubai.

Anthony has also taken to servicing special orders for crafters all over the country.

He said that years ago he was exposed to the idea about mail order wood supplies for the crafting market.

He admits that initially he was skeptical, but this service has proven to be a success.

“We’ve made a lot of friends all over the country,” Anthony said. “We send things all over for crafters. Some these places are really pretty remote, obscure places, even in Canada. People will call and they are amazed I remember who they are and where they are.”

It is this kind of personalized service and attention to detail that Anthony strives to bring to

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Paul Anthony, owner of Memphis Hardwood in his store room. his business and that he believes has helped him for Anthony for a number of years, may one day stay vital for four decades. take over the business.

Along with the menus and other supplies that “He may buy me out one of these days,” have been staples of his business, Anthony said Anthony said. “Or take over for me. We have been that looking towards the future, there has been an getting back into doing more of the cabinetry. He increasing focus on getting back into cabinetry. plans to take over from me one day and we have Anthony said Tim Christensen, who has worked been focusing more on that.”

Ideas fly at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

By Christina R. Callahan

Syracuse Hancock International Airport is very excited to be featured in this year’s Progress edition. We certainly have seen many changes and progress at the Airport over the last three years. Under the leadership of City of Syracuse Mayor Stephanie A. Miner, the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority was established, and the Authority’s 11-member Board immediately set out on a mission to successfully take on management and operation of Syracuse Hancock International Airport. As a $30 million dollar business, our mission is focused on providing safe, secure, efficient and low cost transportation to the 12-county region that the airport services.

For the flying public, some of the changes are quite evident. A new, LEED designed, central security checkpoint to expedite passenger screening, the availability of TSA’s Pre-Check, and new restaurant and retail options are just a few examples of the forward-thinking improvements we have made to a facility that safely and efficiently handles over 2 million

passengers on an annual basis.

With the successful transfer of the airport on March 1 of this year, comes a great responsibility to continuously improve the airport. More service to more destinations, competitive fares, a modern facility that welcomes visitors to the region, and provides the services our customers want – these are our priorities as we continue the momentum we started three years ago with the construction of the new central security checkpoint.

An airport’s basic function is to get people where they need to go, however, Syracuse Hancock International Airport is much more than that. We are a major transportation hub that generates hundreds of jobs, is a vital asset to the region, on which many businesses depend on for their transportation needs.

For more information or to send us your comments, questions, and feedback, please visit our website at flysyracuse.com.

Christina R. Callahan is executive director of Syracuse Hancock International Airport

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Longley But, even so, the dealership is always looking for ways to improve the level of customer after the sale to make it even better. With the recent addition of Tom Alnutt as service manager they hope to increase their level of customer satisfaction and service. Tom brings 45 years of experience to the dealership.

“We have also added a new Customer Resource Management program to our service and sales department,” Longley said. “This program allows us to track customer vehicles, including sales, service, warranty and repair history. The history of each vehicle is there as soon as a customer comes in the door.”

“Our customers are our number one priority, and the service at Longley Dodge in Fulton is what keeps customers coming back,” he said. “We have a large customer base that has been doing business with our dealership for 30 years. We had one family that bought over 30 vehicles from us, starting with a 1960 Studebaker.”

Besides the generations of car buyers are the three generations of staff at Longley Dodge. Earl and Harold Longley began the business in 1947

From page 12 strictly as an auto body shop. The family dealership was established in 1955 and the brothers added the Dodge line in 1964, making Longley the longest standing Dodge dealership in Oswego County. Earl’s son Dennis and Harold’s son Gene run the business now. Dennis’s son, Doug Longley, is in the process of learning the business and will eventually take over as owner when Dennis and Gene retire.

“We’re a family organization,” said Longley. “I think that has a lot to do with it, especially sine we’re in a small community. People like to come here and know they’re going to get good service.”

And that service isn’t overbearing, Longley said.

“Our sales staff doesn’t pressure you,” he said.

“They’re not pushy. We don’t like to operate that way, because it doesn’t really serve the customer as well.”

That’s why people keep coming back.

“A lot of our business is repeat business,” Longley said. “People come back to us.”

And if there is a problem, people know they can go to the top to find a solution.

“The buck stops at my desk,” Longley said.

Dennis learned the business from the ground up. After graduating from Northward University’s Automotive Business School he worked in the body shop for 10 years. He joined the sales team in the late 1970s and served as sales manager from 1980 to 2000. He raced for 10 years and in 1989 won the ESTA Mod Championship at ESTA Drag Strip in his 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury. He has ridden HarleyDavidson motorcycles for years.

Chris Atwater has been promoted to general sales manager, and Dennis’s son Doug is currently attending NADA dealer’s school and will be moving into the position of general manager and owner.

Jack Montague is the used car manager.

“He buys, sells and appraises used cars for us,” said Dennis. “You have to know used cars and trends and Jack stays on top of it for us.”

Dodge’s new and improved 2014 models have been well received.

“The new 2014 Dodge Dart is getting rave reviews — people really like it,” said Dennis. “Produced from 1960 to 1976, the Dodge Dart is back with three different engines and 160 horsepower. We have

one in stock — and have already taken many orders.

They’re built with 68 percent high-strength steel, 10 air bags standard, and it’s the only car in its class that offers blind spot monitoring and rear cross path detection.”

The Dodge Ram 1500 has had some major mechanical updates for 2013 including a more powerful engine and improved air suspension plus voice control and upgraded electronics. Its improved fuel economy is “Best in Class.” New for 2014 is a V6 Diesel that is rated at 28 MPG highway.

Longley Dodge, which has been on the web for more than 10 years, continues to grow. It is one of only a few dealers that have pictures and pricing online, with up to 25-plus pictures of each vehicle. The dealership is on Facebook and Twitter, just launched its mobile website for smart devices and has one of the fastest response times of any dealership.

Due to customer demand, the service department is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Longley Dodge is located at 1698 Route 57, just south of Fulton. They can be reached at 598-2135 or at longleydodge.com.

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Northside Collision celebrates 40 years in CNY most insurance companies. These relationships allow a streamlined approach to the repair process and customers are pleased with the process since the insurance company and Northside Collision are working together to provide a guaranteed repair and a favorable experience rather than an adversarial one, says Bell.

Northside locations are I-Car Gold Class Certified, which means the company’s technicians have undergone extensive training and certifications in all phases of collision repair.

Each facility uses the latest technology available for diagnostics and collision repair. They converted to water based, green, environmentally friendly paints from BASF in 2011, Bell said.

Jones, who has been with the company for 27 years, said Northside has become the premier collision repair facility in Upstate New York. “If you take care of customers they keep coming back,” he said.

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Northside is now repairing vehicles for three generations in some families. Many customers that had their vehicles repaired in the 1970s when the company was started are still returning, as well as their children and grandchildren, for vehicle repairs.

The Camillus location built in 1989 is undergoing

a renovation and a significant addition to the existing building. A second “state of the art” spray booth will be installed and additional work bays added Northside Collision offers loaner vehicles, and rentals on site. You can find a Northside Collision location near you at northsidecollision.com.

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Gary Bell and George Pontello opened the original location in a rented building on North State Street in Syracuse in 1974. George was killed in 1977 in a tragic automobile accident. Northside is now owned by President Scott Jones and CEO Gary Bell; they currently have five Central New York locations and over 125 employees.

Four decades of success are attributed to treating every customer with honesty and integrity while producing a quality guaranteed repair. Our staff are all dedicated to being friendly, helpful and professional. Our training programs are second to none in our industry from front office, technicians and management.

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Convenience is key at Fayetteville Dodge Pictured at right, Fayetteville Dodge, located at 5427 N Burdick St, Fayetteville, offers a large selection new and used vehicles, as well as service, body, and detail departments. The dealership is open Monday-Saturday and Sundays by appointment. For more information, visit fayettevilledodge.net or call 637-5001.

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Family-owned and operated for over 30 years, Fayetteville Dodge on 5427 North Burdick St. prides itself on its flexible car buying experience.

“We work around other people’s lifestyles, schedules, and time frames,” said Ryan Geiger, co-owner of Fayetteville Dodge. “There are a lot of big dealerships out there, but our courtesy and our convenience stand out.”

This courtesy includes offering sales assistance even after the dealership has closed for the day. Extended internet hours are available to customers, allowing those who can’t shop during the day to still purchase a vehicle with ease.

“A lot of people think they have to come in to buy a car,” said Geiger. “We can do it by phone, email, or whatever form of communication is most convenient for the customer.”

The dealership works to accommodate customers in person as well. Fayetteville Dodge offers rental vehicles or a shuttle for service appointments.

“The shuttle typically runs from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.,” said Geiger. “But, if someone needs a ride to their house or to work,

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For those in the market for a vehicle, Fayetteville Dodge is stocked with the most popular models like new Avengers, Grand Caravans, and a growing selection of Rams. The dealership also carries pre-owned vehicles, many of which belonged to their very own customers.

“We have a huge return customer base,” said Geiger.

“We’ve had numerous people tell us it’s the best buying experience they’ve ever had. We hear it so much that we want to hear it every time, so we strive to get that feedback.”

AtFayettevilleDodge,customers will find full sales, service, body, and detail departments. No matter the department, customers will encounter factory-trained technicians and friendly staff.

“It really reflects in our reviews,” said Geiger. “Our customer service is top rated.”

With stellar customer service and flexible hours, it should come as no surprise that Fayetteville Dodge has been named #1 in the

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According to Ryan Geiger, this level of success can only be attributed to the dealership’s family foundation. Almost three years ago, Ryan and his two brothers, Robert and Jeffrey, joined their father in ownership of Fayetteville Dodge.

“The family ownership gives it a personal touch,” said Geiger.

“We take a lot of pride in how the dealership operates because it’s our livelihood. It’s how we grew up.”

Now that the Geiger brothers have taken on ownership roles, Geiger says he looks forward to the future.

“We’re trying to follow in our father’s footsteps and be even more successful.”

Fayetteville Dodge offers a large selection new and used vehicles, as well as service, body, and detail departments. The dealership is open Monday-Saturday and Sundays by appointment.

For more information, visit fayettevilledodge.net or call (315)637-5001.

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- we’ve been consistently increasing the number of subscribers we serve,” Tyler said. “In many of the communities we serve, our circulation is at an all-time high. And it’s important to note that our publications are requested by nearly 90 percent of those who receive them. Unlike standard bulk mail, we’re invited into the home.”

In addition to adding print circulation, Eagle is expanding digitally as well. Last year, Eagle launched www.cars315.com, an online database of new and used cars available for sale in the Syracuse market. In the spring, www.RealEstateCNY.com came online, offering MLS listings and photographs of homes available for sale in and around Syracuse, as well as other services for homeowners and prospective home buyers. These sites, and the sites specific to each of the communities Eagle serves, are easily launched from the main news site, www.eaglenewsonline.com.

“We fully recognize that in today’s digital world, people are getting their news and advertising in a variety of formats. We need to offer search-based advertising options online, as well as the print advertising in our publications,” Tyler said. “But from what we’re seeing with the expansion of our print circulation and the other print publications we produce, the demand for ink-on-paper news is still very high. We’re getting as strong a response to our newspapers as ever.”

In early August, Eagle will launch a new shopper product that will be inserted into all six of the community weeklies and will also be delivered to several hundred locations around the greater Syracuse area. The new product will feature a calendar of events for the coming week, along with classified advertising, employment ads, an extensive business and service directory, and a variety of other components focused on putting sellers and consumers together.

Eagle Newspapers, along with its printing partner, Denton Publications, is also ramping up its commercial printing capabilities.

“Earlier this year, we installed a brand new Ricoh digital press that greatly enhances our ability to help our customers with all their printing needs,” Tyler said. “From fliers and mailers to menus and brochures, we can print it. And, of course, for those who print on newsprint, we continue to offer those services as well.”

For all the bad news that has been written about the print industry, community weekly newspapers – not just in the Syracuse market but across the state, seem to be bucking the trend.

“There’s no question that the business has changed dramatically in the 21 years that I’ve been at Eagle Newspapers,” Tyler said.

“But many community weeklies, including our own, are surviving – even thriving – because they continue to focus on providing news that can’t be found elsewhere, and putting local consumers together with local advertisers. Focusing on those two missions is what is fueling our growth in 2014.”

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Times change, but service stays the same at Bill Rapp Superstore

By Olivia Cuccaro

This fall, Bill Rapp Superstore on Burnet Avenue in Syracuse will celebrate its 60th year in business. After six decades of service, the dealership still runs on the philosophy Bill Rapp, Sr. introduced all those years ago.

“He always said that if someone spends their money with you, they deserve your best every day,” said his son, Bruce Rapp.

In October of 1954, Bill Rapp, Sr., began the business as a Pontiac dealership in Downtown Syracuse. In 1965 it moved to its current location, making it one of the first to move to the ‘outskirts’ of the city.

Bill had three sons, Bill Rapp Jr. Bruce and Jerry Rapp, and continued to run the business. When both Bill Jr. and Sr. passed away in 2005, Bruce and Jerry took on the roles of partners and co-owners, carrying on their father’s legacy.

In its 60 years, the dealership has represented manufacturers such as Jaguar, MG, GMC, Buick, Triumph, and Land Rover.

The dealership took on a relatively unknown manufacturer in the early 1970s, introducing its Subaru franchise.

“We are now proud to say that we are the number one Subaru dealer in the area,” said Bruce.

By 2007, the Rapp family expanded their selection even further with the purchase of a Nissan franchise. For the dealership, the new franchise was a reminder of its Pontiac roots.

“Nissan today is much the same way. It is most innovative - they bring more new models and technology to the forefront and have the widest variety of vehicles for just about every segment of the business.”

The success of the line made way for a state-of-the-art Nissan signature facility on Burnet Avenue a few years later.

What makes the Nissan franchise stand out today is its policy of “posted pricing.” With this system, customers can see the dealership’s best offers online, or see the price clearly marked

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From left are Jerry, Bruce and Brian Rapp. Bill Rapp Superstore will celebrate its 60th year in CNY in October. in-store.

“It saves time for the customer and makes it a valuable experience,” Bruce said. “It makes it easier and takes a lot of the unpleasantness out of the equation. That’s our goal.”

New services such as this are part of the dealership’s dedication to keeping up with the times.

“One of the key differences is that customers now narrow down their choices online,” said Bruce. “We shop our competition so we can offer the very best deals and be transparent to customers before they even come in. We provide the same level of care to people shopping online by trying to offer the best, most user-friendly website.”

While the store continues to change and grow, all decisions are made with the customer in mind.

“People have different expectations, so the store continues to evolve to better serve today’s customers,” Bruce said.

“Everything we do and any changes we make have to have a positive impact on our customers.”

A longtime customer himself, Hall of Fame Coach Jim Boeheim, is now the

Bill Rapp Superstore spokesperson.

Bruce said returning customers like this are key to the dealership’s success.

“We have great loyalty – the reasoning can be found by taking a look back to 1954 and my father’s philosophy of providing the best customer service,” he said. “Nobody will undercut our prices, but beyond that, I think people really enjoy the treatment they receive here, not just through the purchase but the whole ownership experience.”

The customer experience has and will continue to stand the test of time.

“I’m proud that we’ve been around for 60 years, and met the challenges presented over time while taking care of customers whose families continue to do business with us. Hopefully, someday, Bill Rapp Superstore will be celebrating its 100th anniversary.”

Bill Rapp Superstore offers a full selection new and pre-owned vehicles, as well as car loans and financing, a certified service department and full selection of Buick, GMC, Nissan and Subaru parts and accessories. For more information visit billrapp.com, call (800) 956-8205 or find them on Facebook.

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