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New York home sales fell nearly 30 percent in April
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York realtors sold 6,944 previously owned homes in April, a 29.6 percent decline from the 9,857 homes they sold in April 2022. Pending sales also fell more than 13 percent in the latest month, pointing to further declines in closed home sales in the next couple of months. That’s according to […]
Broome County upgrades softball complex
DICKINSON, N.Y. — From a new name to new turf, Broome County’s softball complex on Front Street is getting a $4 million overhaul, expected to wrap up this summer. Crews are performing several upgrades to the four-field facility, according to Brenda Growe, the county’s director of parks, recreation, and youth services. “We are converting it
People news: Welliver adds assistant project manager
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. — Construction-services provider Welliver announced it has hired Evan Jordan as assistant project manager. He will assist in the day-to-day operation on
Syracuse airport opens new Escape Lounge
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) says a new, common-use lounge will be available to travelers beginning Tuesday. The Syracuse airport’s Escape Lounge
ESD extends application deadline for COVID capital costs tax-credit program to Sept. 30
Empire State Development (ESD) on Monday said it has extended the application deadline for its $250 million COVID-19 capital costs tax-credit program to Sept. 30.
Upstate Medical University formally opens Nappi Wellness Institute
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University on Friday formally opened the Nappi Wellness Institute located across East Adams Street from the Upstate Cancer Center. The
Tower project revitalizes UHS Wilson campus in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY — United Health Services (UHS) is in the midst of its largest construction project ever, one that will upgrade and modernize its UHS Wilson Medical Center facilities in Johnson City. The $175 million initiative to revitalize the campus has been years in the making, UHS President/CEO John M. Carrigg says. UHS is just
Greater Binghamton Airport has new flights, state funding for improvements
MAINE, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) is using $32 million in state funding for two airport-infrastructure projects. The airport, located in the town of Maine in Broome County, is also offering flights to New York City’s LaGuardia Airport and flights to Florida through Avelo Airlines. The airport’s website greets visitors with this message:
Binghamton Chamber’s Placemaking Office aims to improve region’s vibrancy
BINGHAMTON — The Office of Placemaking in the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce has been in operation for a few months and continues working to get itself established. Placemaking involves a hands-on approach to improve areas within a community utilizing physical, cultural, social, and other assets to create opportunities to bring people together, the chamber
Oakdale Commons project makes former mall an entertainment and shopping destination
JOHNSON CITY — The complete transformation of the former Oakdale Mall is well under way. What was once a local retail and activity centerpiece before it began to decline is being converted into a mixed-use entertainment, retail, and lifestyle hub, now called Oakdale Commons. Spark JC, LLC acquired the mall in January 2022, says co-founder
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