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N.Y. soybean production rose more than 7 percent in 2024
Farms in New York state produced more than 18.6 million bushels of soybeans last year, up almost 7.4 percent from more than 17.3 million bushels in 2023. That’s according to a USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) crop-production report issued on Jan. 10. The total soybean yield per acre in New York state averaged 51 […]

Curtis Lumber to acquire JAY-K Independent Lumber in New Hartford
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Curtis Lumber, a Saratoga County firm, announced it will acquire JAY-K Independent Lumber Corp., of New Hartford, in a deal expected to close in February. With the acquisition, Curtis Lumber, based in Ballston Spa, plans to close its Waterville location on April 1 and consolidate it into the New Hartford store,

Winter Fair underway, continues through Sunday at State Fairgrounds Expo Center
GEDDES, N.Y. — The 6th annual Winter Fair is set for this weekend at the Expo Center at the New York State Fairgrounds. The fair

New York State parks attracted a record 88 million visitors in 2024
ALBANY, N.Y. — A record 88.3 million people visited state parks, historic sites, campgrounds, and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks,

City of Syracuse seeks bids for Hanover Square fountain-rehab project
SYRACUSE, N.Y.— The City of Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation says the public-bidding process for the rehabilitation of the Hanover Square fountain is open.

New Onondaga Hotel planned for park site in downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Downtown Syracuse is expected to be home to a new 240-room hotel called Onondaga Hotel later this decade. The Syracuse Industrial Development

CNY Community Foundation wins $400K grant for lead-poisoning prevention efforts
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Community Foundation’s LeadSafeCNY initiative will use a $400,000 grant to support the LeadSafeCNY coalition’s outreach and community engagement
CNY Peace Trail gets nearly $4M federal funding boost
Will help create bike-trail network across region SYRACUSE — A $3.9 million federal grant will help the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board (CNY RPDB) develop a section of a biking and walking trail. It’s known as the Central New York Peace Trail and would connect to the Empire State Trail. The CNY

Syracuse design firm opens office in Western New York
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Syracuse–based Ashley McGraw Architects, D.P.C. says it has opened an office in Buffalo, as part of its expansion in Western New York.

Oswego Health names new emergency management coordinator
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has appointed Mark Azzarello as its new emergency management coordinator. Azzarello, who has extensive experience in emergency medical services and public health, will oversee emergency preparedness, safety protocols, and wellness initiatives across Oswego Health’s 18 campuses and among its 1,400 employees, the health system announced. The emergency management coordinator is
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