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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

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.
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