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Southern Tier nonprofit names new executive director
ONEONTA, N.Y. — The LEAF Council on Alcoholism and Addictions — a nonprofit serving Chenango and Otsego counties, which seeks to reduce the onset of substance misuse and addiction — has a new executive director. Tessa Davidson started in the role on Jan. 1, succeeding Julie Dostal, who retired after more than 25 leading the […]
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
Destiny USA preps for Regal Cinemas construction, closure of Margaritaville
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA says Regal Cinemas is set for $15 million remodel that will update the entire facility, and at the same time, the Margaritaville restaurant/bar will be closing with its lease expiration. Both were part of a Wednesday announcement outlining what Destiny USA is expecting in the year ahead. It describes itself
Capital Region auto dealer sentenced for $160K in sales-tax theft
COLONIE, N.Y. — An Albany–area car-dealership business owner has been sentenced for stealing more than $160,000 in sales taxes by underreporting more than $2 million in taxable sales. That’s according to a Friday, Jan. 24 announcement from New York Attorney General Letitia James and Acting Commissioner of the New York State Department of Taxation and
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
Former Candor mayor admits to stealing money from Tioga County village
CANDOR, N.Y. — The man who once served as mayor of the Village of Candor in Tioga County has admitted he stole more than $23,000 from the village government. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced Eric Halstead’s guilty plea on Jan. 10. As part of his plea, Halstead
Hamilton College receives $750K grant to establish American Indian and indigenous studies program
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College has received a $750,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to establish a program in American Indian and indigenous studies (AIIS). The college says it will help it fulfill one of its original missions to provide an immersive and inclusive education in American Indian and indigenous studies and amplify its efforts
New CEO of HOA starts position in mid-February
DeWITT, N.Y. — Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA) is getting ready for a leadership transition in mid-February. HOA has appointed Jennifer Pichoske as its next CEO, effective Feb. 15. She will succeed the retiring Maryann Roefaro, who has served as CEO since 2002, the health-care provider specializing in oncology and hematology announced. Described as a
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