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Broome County hotels see decline in guests in May, but other indicators rise
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County hotels registered a drop in overnight guests in May, while two other benchmarks of business performance increased in the month.

Syracuse Crunch head coach to also become general manager
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Tampa Bay Lightning have named Joel Bouchard as general manager of the Syracuse Crunch. He will also remain head coach of

Syracuse basketball to face familiar foe, Tennessee, in 2025 ACC/SEC Challenge
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The early part of the college basketball season is prime time for polishing your NCAA Tournament resume with wins against high-profile non-conference

Lefton formally becomes state DEC commissioner
ALBANY, N.Y. — Amanda Lefton was recently confirmed by the New York State Senate to serve as commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation

CenterState CEO appoints Fournier as new board chair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO, the region’s largest economic development and business leadership organization, has announced that its board of directors has elected KeyBank Central

Bassett, Oneonta Family YMCA extend lease at FoxCare Center
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network and the Oneonta Family YMCA have announced they are extending their lease agreement at FoxCare Center in Oneonta for

Town of Oneonta certified as Climate Smart Community by state DEC
ONEONTA, N.Y. — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced nine communities, including the Town of Oneonta in Otsego

Syracuse University selects Carmelo Anthony to give commencement address in May
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — He led the 2003 Syracuse men’s basketball team to its only NCAA Tournament championship and will address the Syracuse University (SU) Class

Dominick Falcone Agency, Falcone Associates sold to Illinois firm
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dominick Falcone Agency, Inc. and affiliate Falcone Associates, Inc., of Syracuse, have been acquired by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG),

Adirondack Bank blog offers tips on outsmarting phishing scams
UTICA, N.Y. — In its Jan. 28 website blog, Adirondack Bank tackles a subject affecting many financial-services clients and consumers: phishing. Most people are familiar