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NYS home sales rise for the first time in 30 months
But inventory hits another record low ALBANY — New York home sales increased in year-over-year comparisons for the first time in more than two years in February, while the number of homes available for sale fell to another record low. That’s according to the monthly housing report that the New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR) […]

Le Moyne’s largest-ever alumni donation to put name on building
Will also create scholarship fund SYRACUSE — A 1966 graduate of Le Moyne College has donated $12 million to the school, representing its largest-ever alumni donation. With the donation, Le Moyne will place a name on its College of Arts and Sciences, and the money will also benefit additional

North Street Tavern opens in Endicott
ENDICOTT — Endicott has a new tavern, but its owners aren’t new to the bar and restaurant business. Partners Kelly Philhower and Troy Rohmann have operated Beer Thirty Grill & Bar on Upper Court Street in Binghamton for about seven years and also operate CONES Ice Cream in Port Crane. Now, they have added the

New physical therapy, fitness businesses open in New Hartford
NEW HARTFORD — Winberg Physical Therapy and Forte Strength and Fitness are open for business at 50 Genesee St. in New Hartford. For Erik Winberg, opening the two businesses is a natural progression in his career. With a doctorate in physical therapy from Utica University, he went to work after graduation in 2019 at SPI

City to host April 15 info session on proposed redesign of Hanover Square fountain
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse will host an informational session regarding the proposed redesign of the Hanover Square fountain on Monday, April 15

City to host April 15 info session on proposed redesign of Hanover Square fountain
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse will host an informational session regarding the proposed redesign of the Hanover Square fountain on Monday, April 15 from 4-7p.m. at 110 S. Warren St. in Syracuse. The City of Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation will host the session in partnership with QPK Design. It will offer

Oswego Health’s pulmonary function testing lab reopens
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health announced that its pulmonary function testing lab (PFT) has reopened following its closure in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
USDA announces water infrastructure projects, including $9.5 million development in Massena
MASSENA — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) New York State Director for Rural Development Brian Murray recently announced that the USDA is investing more than $82 million in 10 water and wastewater-infrastructure projects throughout rural New York state. The USDA is financing projects through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program to help

Syracuse University buys Hotel Skyler for new lodging option
Move comes as Sheraton to become student housing SYRACUSE — Hotel Skyler Syracuse, located at 601 S. Crouse Ave., is now a Syracuse University property. Syracuse says it announced the acquisition as a follow-up to the recent release of the university’s inaugural strategic housing plan. The transaction also follows the university’s announcement that it will

Thea Bowman House breaks ground on elevator project
UTICA, N.Y. — Thea Bowman House in Utica held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, April 3 to kick off the installation of a new elevator
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