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Former East Syracuse elementary school is now St. Matthew’s Condominium
EAST SYRACUSE — The former St. Matthew’s Elementary School in East Syracuse is now St. Matthew’s Condominium, following a $6.4 million project that redeveloped the structure into condominiums and apartments. A subsidiary of Redev CNY, called 214 Redev, LLC and led by Syracuse–based developer Ryan Benz, announced the project completion on Sept. 21. The redevelopment […]

Construction begins on $12M supportive housing project in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) on Oct. 6 announced the start of construction on the Rev. Dr. Mary Webster Wellness Center. The $12 million project will create 20 units of permanent supportive housing in the city of Utica for individuals and families who have experienced homelessness,

Tops store remodels in Fayetteville, Manlius wrap up
MANLIUS — Work crews recently completed remodeling projects at the Tops Friendly Markets stores at Towne Center at Fayetteville and in the village of Manlius. Tops held two ribbon-cutting ceremonies on Oct. 1, beginning at the 41,000-square-foot store at 119 West Seneca St. in the village of Manlius, where it completed a $2.15 million renovation.

MVCC expects to finish work on Applied Technology Center in late 2027
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) expects its upcoming Applied Technology Center (ATC) to be completed by late December 2027. MVCC on Sept.

Oswego Hospital to expand emergency and imaging department
It’s a $14 million construction project OSWEGO — A $14 million, multi-phase construction project at Oswego Hospital will renovate and expand its emergency and imaging department. The effort is “designed to enhance emergency care, streamline diagnostic services, and create a safer, more efficient hospital experience for patients and their families across CNY,” according to

Clarkson to launch introduction to energy & utilities seminar course
POTSDAM — Clarkson University says it is partnering with leading industry executives to introduce a new one-credit seminar course, called “Introduction to Energy and Utilities,” during the spring 2026 semester. The class will introduce students to both the technical and business aspects of the field and will be presented through the Center for Electric Power

Crews complete $4 million in renovation work at Upstate Medical University Arena
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The $4 million renovation project at the Upstate Medical University Arena at the Oncenter War Memorial has wrapped up ahead of the

PSC approves National Grid plan for transmission line between substation and Micron campus in Clay
CLAY, N.Y. — The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has adopted the terms of a joint proposal in connection with National Grid’s petition

Alex Haley Municipal Pool in Ithaca set for $13 million in renovation work
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) will use $13 million in state funding to renovate and construct a year-round enclosure for the

Downtown Farmers Market to conclude 2025 season on Tuesday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Downtown Farmers Market, which has operated on Tuesdays since June near Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse, will finish its 53rd season
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