March

Schumer pitches Intel CEO on Upstate for new semiconductor fab

The office of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) says the lawmaker has pitched Intel Corp.’s recently-appointed CEO Pat Gelsinger on how the tech company should locate a semiconductor fabrication (fab) plant in upstate New York. Read More

Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs to expand their hours beginning April 5

NICHOLS, N.Y. — Both Tioga Downs Casino Resort in Nichols in Tioga County and Vernon Downs Casino Hotel in Vernon in Oneida County are extending their hours. Read More

Gillibrand recommends Syracuse native for U.S. Attorney for New York’s Northern District

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) on Wednesday recommended Syracuse native Carla Freedman for U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York (NDNY). Read More

NYPA approves plan for Northern New York priority transmission project

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) on Tuesday approved a plan for the Northern New York priority transmission project (NNYPTP). Read More

Oswego Health to open second Fulton primary-care office in early April

FULTON, N.Y. — Oswego Health announced it plans to open a second Fulton primary-care office, called PrimeCare, at 98 N. 2nd St. on April 5. Read More

State Police seek man accused of stealing power tools from Lowe’s store in Norwich

NORWICH, N.Y. — The New York State Police announced Tuesday they are looking to identify a man (pictured) who is accused of stealing more than $6,400 worth of power tools and accessories from the Lowe’s store in Norwich. Read More

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has funding available for 2021 canal-related events

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor — in partnership with the New York State Canal Corporation — is seeking applications for 2021 canal-related event funding. Read More

Downtown Ithaca’s Aurora Streatery to open Thursday

ITHACA, N.Y. — The Aurora Streatery — downtown Ithaca’s outdoor dining area on North Aurora Street — will return this Thursday. Read More

Syracuse University to raise undergraduate tuition 3 percent for next academic year

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University will raise tuition 3 percent for all full-time undergraduates for the 2021-22 academic year, the school announced Friday. Read More