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Broome County plans for 85 miles of roadwork this summer
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County is planning for a record amount of roadwork completed this summer for the fifth summer in a row, County Executive

Downtown Syracuse Farmers Market set for 2025 weekly seasonal operations in Clinton Square
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Downtown Syracuse Farmers Market returns to Clinton Square for its 53rd season on Tuesday morning. The seasonal, weekly event is available

McFarland Johnson opens new office in Texas
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton–based planning, engineering, and construction-services firm McFarland Johnson is expanding its reach in Texas with a new office in Brownsville. The expansion

Former Syracuse Fire Station 7 to be converted into apartments, restaurant under proposal
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The former Syracuse Fire Station 7 would become a new restaurant and apartments under a proposal the City of Syracuse announced Wednesday.

Centro’s new CEO knows the feel of the driver’s seat
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The man who now leads Centro has operated buses during special events amid the current bus-driver shortage. Christopher Tuff obtained his commercial driver’s license (CDL) in 2017, and like other Centro drivers, attends regular training and safety programs. Centro says Tuff was driving one of the buses during the Red Hot Chili

Snow, ice control team at Syracuse airport wins award
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The airfield at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) was closed for less than three hours during this past winter season, even though it saw a lot more snow than in recent winter seasons. That effort generated some recognition. The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) says it has won this year’s Balchen/Post Award

Canoe and kayak launch opens at Kirk Park
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on May 21 announced the formal opening of the canoe and kayak boat launch at Kirk Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The launch is located at the end of the Creekwalk near Hunt Avenue and will serve as one of three access points for water enthusiasts, providing opportunities

Munson receives $2 million gift from estate of former trustee
UTICA, N.Y. — Munson has received a $2 million estate gift from the late William L. Boyle, Jr., one of the largest contributions to Munson

Oneida County issues Cornhill revitalization plan
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County, which is working in partnership with the City of Utica and the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, unveiled

Lefton formally becomes state DEC commissioner
ALBANY, N.Y. — Amanda Lefton was recently confirmed by the New York State Senate to serve as commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). She had been serving as acting commissioner of the DEC, New York’s environmental regulatory agency, since February 2025. Lefton’s career spans the public and private sectors, including previously serving
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