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Upstate Medical University Arena revamp includes new seating, sound system
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University Arena at the Oncenter War Memorial had some changes following a $4 million renovation project that concluded at the end of the 2025-26 Syracuse Crunch ice-hockey season. Onondaga County on Oct. 16 said the improvements include brand new lower-bowl seating; improved accessibility; expanded event spaces; a state-of-the-art sound system; […]
St. Lawrence County Chamber recognizes four organizations at annual dinner
CANTON, N.Y. — The St. Lawrence County (STLC) Chamber of Commerce recognized three businesses and one library during its annual meeting held Oct. 22. The STLC Chamber honored Pepsi-Cola Ogdensburg Bottlers as its 2025 Business of the Year. In addition, the chamber recognized Jernabi Coffeehouse of Potsdam for its Customer Service Excellence, Canton Apples &
Eysaman starts as South Side Community Growth Foundation’s first executive director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It was back in September when Deka Eysaman made her first public appearance as executive director of the South Side Community Growth Foundation. She attended Home HeadQuarters’ annual Block Blitz, of which the foundation was a community builder sponsor. Since its founding last year, the South Side Community Growth Foundation has started
Oneida County lawmakers to vote on proposed $560 million budget
UTICA, N.Y. — The Oneida County Board of Legislators on Nov. 12 will vote on the 2026 budget proposal that was recently introduced with the
Le Moyne to use $5M grant for grad students seeking health degrees
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College will use a five-year, $5 million state grant to support graduate students enrolled in certain health-care programs. The money comes from the new statewide Healthcare Education and Life-skills Program (HELP). The HELP initiative assists students pursuing careers in health care by offering wrap-around services and support to address the
Renovation project at Rome Family YMCA is ongoing
ROME, N.Y. — The first phase of the renovation effort at the Rome Family YMCA on West Bloomfield Street is ongoing after transitioning from plans for new construction to an “ambitious” remodeling effort. The work conducted so far has included a brand-new Spin Studio with modern lighting, sound, and air conditioning, along with new paint,
NIH grant helps Cornell start autism-research center
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University’s Ithaca campus and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City are starting an autism-research center using a three-year, $5.1 million
Community Bank parent declares Q4 dividend of 47 cents a share
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Financial System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) — parent company of Community Bank, N.A. — recently announced that it will pay a quarterly cash dividend of 47 cents per share of its common stock for the fourth quarter. The dividend will be payable on Jan. 12, to shareholders of record as of Dec.
NNY Community Foundation announces nearly $52K in Lewis County Historic Preservation Fund grants
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Northern New York (NNY) Community Foundation recently announced that three local organizations will share $51,900 in grant funding from its Lewis County Historic Preservation Fund for projects at places of historical significance. The nonprofits that will receive grant funding from the Lewis County Historic Preservation Fund are the following: • Constable
ICAN appoints four new members to board of directors
UTICA, N.Y. — Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN) recently announced the appointment of four new board members: Anthony Brindisi, Iris Buczkowski, Keith Levatino, and Latavius Murray. These four will lend their expertise and talent in assisting with governance and guidance for the growing nonprofit. ICAN says it is a unique home and community-based network that
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