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Le Moyne College to renovate athletics complex in $45 million project over five years
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College says its Thomas J. Niland Jr. Athletic Complexwill undergo a $45 million expansion and renovation over the next five years. The college also noted that it will use $12 million in state funding to help pay for the project. The planned expansion comes as the Le Moyne Dolphins just […]

SU plans new Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing
SYRACUSE — The technology behind modern semiconductor manufacturing is among the most intricate and sophisticated on the planet. That’s how Gretchen Ritter, vice chancellor and provost, at Syracuse University (SU) opened her remarks on May 16 as SU announced plans to launch its Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing. SU plans to spend $10 million to

Upstate’s Nappi Wellness Institute earns LEED Gold status
SYRACUSE — The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded the Nappi Wellness Institute, which is part of Upstate Medical University, a LEED Gold designation. It’s the second-highest national rating for green buildings, the health system announced on April 3. LEED, which is short for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used

City of Binghamton seeks proposals to redevelop Collier Street parking lot
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The City of Binghamton is seeking proposals for the purchase and redevelopment of 69 Collier St. in the downtown area. It’s the

State offers $18 million in grant funding for various programs fostering revitalization and growth
The New York Department of State announced it is making $18 million in funding available for three statewide community planning, development, and infrastructure programs —

Ithaca Area Economic Development stimulated $163 million in private investment in 2023
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) announced that in 2023 itstimulated $163 million in private investment, $10.3 million in new property taxes, and

The White Silo at Saphead Complex in Canton formally opens
CANTON, N.Y. — The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce (STLC Chamber) says it hosted a formal-opening event for The White Silo at Saphead Complex,

Site cleared for community center, housing project in city of Utica
UTICA — A project to develop a community center in Utica took a big step forward recently with the demolition of the Mid-Utica Neighborhood Preservation Corporation (MUNPC) building, also known as the Leisure Time Activity Center building, on West Street. The demolition makes way for the $74 million Cornhill Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative’s West Street Impact
Work begins on stretch of I-88 in Otsego County
Work has begun on a $21.8 million project to resurface a section of roadway on Interstate 88 from the town of Maryland to the town

State awards third I-81 contract targeting areas around the Inner Harbor, Syracuse’s north side
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced the award of the third construction contract for the Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement project. The award of the $218.9 million contract to Salt City Constructors, LLC begins the reconstruction of city streets in the Inner Harbor area and on the northside and builds on the construction
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