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Syracuse, Utica, Binghamton nonprofits to use state funds for homeless housing
ALBANY, N.Y. — Three regional organizations are among those awarded state funding for homeless housing across New York. They include the Rescue Mission in Syracuse, People First in Utica, and Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc. A total of 13 projects will use more than $125 million to create 645 units and nearly 1,000 […]

Snowmaking project gets underway at Utica’s Val Bialas Ski Center
UTICA, N.Y. — A $2 million renovation project has started at the Val Bialas Ski Center in Utica. New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D–Marcy), Utica Mayor Michael Galime (R), and the Amodio family were among those participating in the Nov. 24 event. “Today, I am excited to attend the groundbreaking on the renovations that

East Adams Neighborhood Transformation Plan work proceeds
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — East Adams Phase I is a $102 million affordable and mixed-income housing development that will create 132 modern, energy-efficient homes in the

Work continues on Dana Lyon Apartments project in Bath
BATH, N.Y. — Pike Construction Services says its crews are making major headway in renovating and transforming the former Dana Lyon Elementary School building in the village of Bath (Steuben County) into the Dana Lyon Apartments. It’s a nearly 50-unit, mixed-use development that will include affordable and supportive housing. In a Dec. 3 Facebook post,

Syracuse mayor names infrastructure public information officer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on Dec. 2 announced the appointment of Adavia Fudge as infrastructure public information officer. As part of the City Communications Office, Fudge will be responsible for public information and communication activities supporting the city’s Departments of Public Works, Engineering, Water, and Cityline. In this position, Fudge will develop,

Lockheed Martin plans for $51 million expansion project at Owego plant
OWEGO, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) has plans for a $51 million expansion project at its plant in Owego. The project would involve

Binghamton’s State Street parking garage to close Jan. 5, ahead of demolition
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham says the State Street parking garage will close on Jan. 5, 2026, ahead of its demolition next year.

Rehab work on I-86 in Tioga County is now complete
OWEGO, N.Y. — Crews have completed work on a $47 million project to improve a key stretch of Interstate 86 (I-86) in the town of

Tioga Downs Foundation awards $2 million to area nonprofits
NICHOLS, N.Y. — The Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation has awarded $2 million in grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the Southern Tier and Northern Pennsylvania.

Jensen-Group acquires G.A. Braun of Cicero, expanding its presence in North America
CICERO, N.Y. — Jensen North America, a subsidiary of the Jensen-Group, has acquired G.A. Braun of Cicero, a supplier in the North American laundry-equipment market.
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