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Banker discusses changes in commercial real-estate market
But what does a post-pandemic environment look like for bankers, real-estate professionals, property owners, and commercial renters? That depends on a variety of factors, says Lindsay Weichert, senior VP, commercial banking group manager at Community Bank, N.A. in DeWitt, but changes are definitely happening. Some of the biggest changes are in the office sector, which […]

City of Syracuse selects developer for City Hall Commons building
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse has chosen Hanover Real Estate Development to purchase and redevelop City Hall Commons at 201 E. Washington St.

Gaetano Construction and C2C Construction are acquired by Rochester firm
UTICA, N.Y. — A Rochester company has acquired the Utica–based construction business Charles A. Gaetano Construction Corp. and its spinoff company C2C Construction Solutions LLC.

Ithaca landlord sued by state AG for violating housing laws
ITHACA, N.Y. — New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing landlord Jason Fane, his company Ithaca Renting Company, and his related entities for denying

Downtown Committee’s fall Progress Breakfast highlights local projects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The speakers involved discussed the renovation projects at City Center and the former Post-Standard building, along with the upcoming Micron Technology campus

New transfer tax begins Tuesday in Madison County
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1, Madison County will begin collecting its own transfer tax on property sales under local law number five. The

Fulton announces “Home to Grow” program, offering up to $20K for first-time home buyers
FULTON, N.Y. — First-time homebuyers in the city of Fulton who meet income-eligibility requirements could receive up to $20,000 toward the purchase of their first home under a new city government program. Sarah Farley, executive director of the Fulton Community Development Agency (CDA), announced the city’s new “Home to Grow” program on Oct. 3. “We’re

Port of Oswego inks pact to help deepen Oswego Harbor
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Port of Oswego Authority (POA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have signed a $600,000 agreement to deepen the port’s harbor, “transform” its capabilities, and ignite new growth. That’s according to William Scriber, executive director and CEO of the Port of Oswego Authority. The signing took place on Sept.

Syracuse’s Lally Complex gets big gift from the Jones brothers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As construction work continues on the John A. Lally Athletics Complex, two former Syracuse University football standouts have made a “seven-figure commitment” to the project. The donation from Arthur and Chandler Jones will help with construction of the new Football Operations Center at the complex, the university said Oct. 12. Syracuse didn’t

DEC starts work on $1.6 million accessibile boat launch in Verona
VERONA, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has started construction of a new boat launch on the Barge Canal at Cove Road in Verona that will enhance recreational opportunities for fishing and boating. The project is funded with $1.6 million from the Environmental Protection Fund and NY Works. The site
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