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Broome County opens En-Joie Golf Club for 2024 season
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Broome County has opened its En-Joie Golf Club for the 19th season of the county managing the golf course, which hosts the
OCC reports first year-over-year enrollment increase since 2016
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) is reporting higher enrollment figures — in a year-over-year comparison — for the first time since 2016. OCC
Mohawk Valley Health System donates equipment to Utica Zoo
UTICA — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) recently donated medical equipment to the Utica Zoo with the aim of advancing the level of care provided to the zoo’s diverse animal collection, the zoo announced. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by the zoo’s animal care and veterinary teams, MVHS donated an array of equipment to help
Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce earns five-star accreditation from U.S. Chamber
UTICA — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has recently awarded five-star accreditation, the highest level available, to the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce. This makes
State comptroller audit finds Town of Guilford in Chenango County did not develop realistic budgets
GUILFORD — A recent audit by the office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli showed the Town of Guilford board failed to develop realistic budgets, underestimating revenue, and not using the appropriated fund balance. That resulted in an unrestricted fund balance in the general and highway funds that exceeded the town’s fund-balance policy
Water Safari Resort’s new owners promise no big changes
OLD FORGE — The Water Safari Resort in Old Forge may have new owners, but fans of the popular water and amusement park in the Adirondacks don’t need to fear sweeping changes, both the new and the prior owners say. K&K Old Forge, Inc. and the Noonan family announced the sale of the resort —
Federal grant to aid SUNY Oswego student equity, success efforts
OSWEGO — SUNY Oswego has plans for a “range of initiatives building student equity and success” after the federal government awarded the university a five-year, $1.9 million grant. The U.S. Department of Education is providing the nearly $2 million Title III grant, SUNY Oswego announced in a Feb. 28 news release. The project is titled
Over $180M in federal money slated for neighborhoods near I-81 viaduct
SYRACUSE — More than $180 million in federal funding will target work in the neighborhoods surrounding the elevated portion of Interstate 81 (I-81). The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded the I-81 viaduct-replacement project the funding, which targets neighborhoods like the new 15th ward and Syracuse’s north side. After the I-81 viaduct comes down,
McFarland Johnson names director of technology
BINGHAMTON — McFarland Johnson (MJ) recently created the new position of director of technology and promoted Jason Shevrin to fill it. In this post, he will be responsible for the strategic direction and execution of the company’s future technology requirements. Shevrin is tasked with developing MJ’s sustainable strategic plan, identifying the firm’s operational and special
Syracuse University’s new housing strategy takes shape
Plan includes two new residence halls, demolishing two existing dorms SYRACUSE — A “modern, new” residence hall will replace the current Marion Hall, Kimmel Hall, and Kimmel dining center on the Syracuse University campus after the existing buildings are demolished. The university also has plans to build a new residence hall at 700 Ostrom Ave.
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