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ALBANY, N.Y. — Syracuse University, Le Moyne College, Cornell University, and Clarkson University are among 35 private colleges and universities awarded state funding for projects.

ShoppingTown Mall property to soon have a new developer, McMahon says
DeWITT, N.Y. — The proposed project to redevelop the former ShoppingTown Mall property in DeWitt into District East will have a new developer once the

MVHS imaging department moves to downtown Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) imaging department is opening a new MVHS Imaging Center at the Medical Office Building located at

Upstate Medical University Arena revamp includes new seating, sound system
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University Arena at the Oncenter War Memorial had some changes following a $4 million renovation project that concluded at the end of the 2025-26 Syracuse Crunch ice-hockey season. Onondaga County on Oct. 16 said the improvements include brand new lower-bowl seating; improved accessibility; expanded event spaces; a state-of-the-art sound system;

Renovation project at Rome Family YMCA is ongoing
ROME, N.Y. — The first phase of the renovation effort at the Rome Family YMCA on West Bloomfield Street is ongoing after transitioning from plans for new construction to an “ambitious” remodeling effort. The work conducted so far has included a brand-new Spin Studio with modern lighting, sound, and air conditioning, along with new paint,

NNY Community Foundation announces nearly $52K in Lewis County Historic Preservation Fund grants
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Northern New York (NNY) Community Foundation recently announced that three local organizations will share $51,900 in grant funding from its Lewis County Historic Preservation Fund for projects at places of historical significance. The nonprofits that will receive grant funding from the Lewis County Historic Preservation Fund are the following: • Constable

National Grid to build transmission line connecting to Micron campus
CLAY, N.Y. — National Grid plans to build a two-mile, 345-kilovolt transmission-service line underground between an existing substation and the proposed Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) fabrication areas in the town of Clay. The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) adopted the terms of a joint proposal during its meeting on Oct. 16, the office

State breaks ground on Principle Hotel in downtown Norwich, as part of DRI projects
NORWICH, N.Y. — Officials in Norwich held a Thursday, Oct. 23 groundbreaking for the upcoming Principle Hotel, an $8.3 million boutique hotel as part of

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Three speakers discussed history and storytelling during the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc.’s fall progress breakfast held Thursday morning, Oct. 23, at

Alcoa, NYPA ink new power-supply contract in Massena, supporting 500 jobs
MASSENA, N.Y. — Alcoa Corp. (NYSE: AA) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) have signed a new power-supply contract for Alcoa’s Massena smelting-plant operations
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