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Tioga County Land Bank seeks developers for distressed property
OWEGO, N.Y. — The Tioga County Property Development Corporation, which goes by Land Bank, is seeking requests for proposals from qualified developers for theredevelopment of

Over $180M in federal money slated for neighborhoods near I-81 viaduct
SYRACUSE — More than $180 million in federal funding will target work in the neighborhoods surrounding the elevated portion of Interstate 81 (I-81). The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded the I-81 viaduct-replacement project the funding, which targets neighborhoods like the new 15th ward and Syracuse’s north side. After the I-81 viaduct comes down,

Syracuse University’s new housing strategy takes shape
Plan includes two new residence halls, demolishing two existing dorms SYRACUSE — A “modern, new” residence hall will replace the current Marion Hall, Kimmel Hall, and Kimmel dining center on the Syracuse University campus after the existing buildings are demolished. The university also has plans to build a new residence hall at 700 Ostrom Ave.

Great Northern Mall property to get more than $1B redevelopment
CLAY — What’s described as a “more than a $1 billion investment” will bring new housing, medical facilities, professional offices, a Clay Community Center, hotels and retail, dining, and entertainment options to the Great Northern Mall property in the town of Clay. The Hart Lyman Companies and Conifer Realty, LLC on March 14 revealed the

CenterState CEO, SU’s SSIC to use federal funding to prep area businesses for Micron’s arrival
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO and Syracuse University’s South Side Innovation Center (SSIC) will use federal funding awards to help prepare area businesses for the

Adirondack Railroad gets grant for rail-car renovation
UTICA, N.Y. — The John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, which operates the Adirondack

Syracuse University buys nearby Hotel Skyler as Sheraton transitions to student housing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Thursday announced the purchase of the Hotel Skyler Syracuse at 601 S. Crouse Ave., just north of the main

Saab announces plans for a new munitions facility
DeWITT, N.Y. — Saab, which operates local facilities in DeWitt, on Tuesday said it will build a new advanced–manufacturing facility and center of innovation for

State says renovated Thruway rest-stop area in Warners has reopened
VAN BUREN, N.Y. — The renovated Warners service area along the New York State Thruway in the town of Van Buren has now reopened. It’s

Largest-ever alumni donation to place name on Le Moyne College building
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College on Tuesday announced its largest-ever alumni donation will place a name on its College of Arts and Sciences and
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