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Broome County hotels register a decline in guests in April
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County hotels welcomed fewer guests in April than the year-earlier month, while two other business indicators were mixed. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county fell 5.8 percent to 60.3 percent in the fourth month of this year compared to April 2022. Revenue per […]

DEC opens new accessible boat launch in Verona
VERONA, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently cut the ribbon on a new accessible boat launch on the Barge Canal on Cove Road in the town of Verona. The new launch enhances fishing and boating opportunities for all visitors, including those with disabilities, and connects to Oneida Lake to

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:
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