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St. Luke’s reuse plans slowly but surely moving foward
NEW HARTFORD — It’s been almost two years since St. Luke’s Hospital closed and the new Wynn Hospital opened. While people may be wondering what is to become of the former hospital’s campus, government and economic-development officials are still hard at work figuring out those next steps. Dubbed Reimagine St. Luke’s, the project is a […]
Nexus Center fulfills promise of drawing crowds, boosting economy
UTICA — If you build it, they will come. That was the premise behind the Utica University Nexus Center, and it has more than proven true. The 169,440-square-foot facility at 400 Oriskany St. West opened in November 2022 with a goal to attract sports tournaments. It has done that in spades, including hosting the 2024
Oneida County releases agriculture plan for the next five years
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Thursday issued a five-year strategic plan for strengthening the region’s agricultural economy, protecting farmland, and expanding opportunities for farmers
NYSDOT CNY director David Smith retires
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — David Smith has been among the officials providing information on the ongoing Interstate 81 viaduct-replacement project — and he is set to retire on Friday, Aug. 1. Smith, Central New York regional director of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), will conclude 33 years of service with the department, Marie
Downtown Syracuse Foundation accepting applications for Syracuse Cultural Festivals Fund grants
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Downtown Syracuse Foundation, Inc. is accepting applications for grants through the Syracuse Cultural Festivals Fund with $135,000 available. Festivals planned to
Retiring leader reflects on MVHS tenure
UTICA — The main thing that drew Darlene Stromstad to Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) as its new CEO seven years ago is also one of the accomplishments she’s most proud of from her time leading the regional health system with about $650 million in annual revenue and more than 3,000 full-time employees. That signature
Work progresses on $370M Turning Stone Evolution project
VERONA — The Oneida Indian Nation’s $370 million Turning Stone Evolution project is forging full-steam ahead, on target to open in 2027. The effort includes the new 258-bed Crescent Hotel; a new conference center that doubles the resort’s existing conference space with eight new meeting rooms, two new ballrooms, an outdoor courtyard and three outdoor event
Picente says county purchase of former golf course helped secure Chobani
ROME — Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr. believes the county’s purchase of the former Mohawk Glen Golf Course was a big factor in Chobani’s decision to build a 1.4 million square foot, $1.2 billion facility on the Triangle site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome. The golf course, which previously served the former Griffiss
Jazz at Beeches Manor to benefit Nascentia Neighborhood capital campaign
ROME — Nascentia Health says it has scheduled an exciting community event called Jazz at Beeches Manor for Aug. 10 with an all-day lineup of jazz performances, free of charge, from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 7900 Turin Road in Rome. It benefits the Nascentia Neighborhood capital campaign, which supports the renovation of the
Cornhill Empowerment Center operating under new ownership
UTICA — The Cornhill Empowerment Center is now operating under the leadership of the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. Formerly known as the Empowerment Center and previously managed by the HomeOwnershipCenter, the facility is offering programming for residents led by local nonprofit organizations. Community members, nonprofit partners, and local leaders gathered together on
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