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New York developer plans mixed use for iconic Oppenheim Building
The art and architecture in downtown Scranton feel like a smaller version of SoHo to New York City developer Shimon Friedman. Along with two other New York developers, he bought the Oppenheim Building, 401 Lackawanna Ave., last week for $1.2 million. They plan to restore the stately old building and,…
FNCB reports improvement, plans growth
By Denise Allabaugh / Published: May 3, 2017 FNCB Bancorp. Inc., the parent company of FNCB Bank, has experienced a major financial turnaround and is now embarking on a plan to build new facilities and consolidate select locations. FNCB’s plan includes relocating branches at 27 North River St., Plains…
Critical mass: Scranton’s downtown boasts elements for success
Scranton benefits from several key elements that help spur downtown renewal: preserved historic buildings; numerous government facilities and nearby hospitals, colleges and other institutions; and a daily influx of thousands of employees and others who work at or use those services. While Scranton has a sprawling, 25-square-mile footprint, the downtown…