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Alexandra Muraca works for Firecracker Thai in the Salt City Market. She's hopeful that the co-op will bring more people into the cafeteria.

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Brandi Sollars worked at the co-op about 10 years ago and brought her 3-year-old son Sebastian to the opening of the new space.

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The Syracuse Cooperative Market offers both organic and conventional (non-organic) products at affordable prices.

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Troysheya McDonald, one of the co-op's head cashiers, is excited to be working at the new location, which is more accessible to public transportation.

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In addition to fresh produce the market has spices, dairy products, meats and other necessities.

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People can become members at the co-op for $100 or $50 for students and senior citizens.

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In the future the market is hoping to expand to include prepared meals.

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Elimara Pederneiras is visiting Syracuse from Colorado and found the market was conveniently close to her hotel.

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The second Syracuse Cooperative Market opened on Wednesday, becoming the first full-service grocery store in downtown.