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Work wraps up on affordable-housing project in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Work is complete on the 42-unit, all-electric, energy-efficient Marketview Apartments along the waterfront at 102 Cayuga Park Lane, according to a news release from Gov. Kathy Hochul. “This component of the overall Cayuga Park project will serve those most in need in our community” Ithaca Mayor Laura Lewis said in the release. […]

Wynn Hospital designated a comprehensive stroke center
UTICA, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health and DNV has designated Mohawk Valley Health System’s (MVHS) newly built Wynn Hospital a comprehensive stroke center. The achievement reflects the highest level of competence for treatment of serious stroke events. This designation makes Wynn Hospital the seventh comprehensive stroke center in upstate New York

Dunkin’ Vestal restaurant reopens after remodeling
VESTAL, N.Y. — The Dunkin’ location at 3000 Vestal Parkway East in Vestal is again serving donuts, coffee, bagels, and muffins after it closed for a while between October and November. The remodeling effort lasted about six weeks, with the store closed from Oct. 9 through Nov. 21, Mayur Kaneria, Dunkin’ franchisee, tells CNYBJ in

Interest rates, lack of supply continue to plague housing industry
Low inventory was the biggest issue plaguing home sales in the area and the state this past year, says Mohawk Valley Association of Realtors Executive Officer Ann Rushlo. Year to date through October, closed home sales in New York state are down 22 percent, pending sales are off almost 13 percent, and new listings are

UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Association of Realtors (MVAR) recently announced and installed the 2024 MVAR board of directors and 2024 Mid New York Regional MLS board of managers. The MVAR board members for the next year include: • President: Cynthia Lazzaro, Coldwell Banker Faith Properties • President-Elect: Melissa Paquette, Coldwell Banker Prime Properties • Treasurer: Sabrina

Guthrie plans to open new Cortlandville office next fall
CORTLANDVILLE, N.Y. — Guthrie Clinic is looking ahead to the fall of 2024 when it expects to open a new medical office building to serve the Cortland area. The organization is working with McNeil Development of Cortland to renovate the former JM Murray Center at 4057 West Road in the town of Cortlandville into a

Crews start work on Utica apartment complex for artists
UTICA, N.Y. — A 43-unit housing development and art gallery is coming to downtown Utica, the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. Construction has begun

Owner renames Waterloo Premium Outlets as Finger Lakes Premium Outlets
JUNIUS, N.Y. — Waterloo Premium Outlets has a new name and is now operating as Finger Lakes Premium Outlets, with the name effective Dec. 8. The moniker change will “better reflect the region and complement the other attractions in the area,” Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the shopping center’s owner, contended in its announcement.

New automated retail lounge opens at Syracuse airport
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) this week unveiled a new automated retail lounge at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). The new

New lounge and sports book set to open at Turning Stone
VERONA, N.Y. — Turning Stone Resort Casino will formally open NY Rec & Social Club at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18. A week of
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