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Jefferson County hotels post slight drop in occupancy in May
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Jefferson County hotels welcomed slightly fewer overnight guests in in May, as two other key business indicators were mixed during the month. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the North Country’s most populated county slipped 2.7 percent to 48.9 percent in the fifth month of 2025, […]
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Syracuse Boat Tours – Making Waves in The Community
During the summer of 2024, a new boat tour company made its way onto the waters of the Seneca River and Onondaga Lake. Syracuse Boat Tours provides locals and visitors the opportunity to gain an appreciation for the Central New York area and the beauty it has to offer. Annette Peters, the company’s owner, is
VIEWPOINT: Community Banks, Credit Unions Need to Market Local, Build Trust
Community banks and credit unions hold a unique position in the financial-services marketplace. As vital members of their local communities, these organizations serve an essential role in fostering economic growth, giving them an inside track in building and maintaining trust with their customers and members. However, the financial landscape is rapidly evolving. With changing demographics
L3Harris wins nearly $30M Army contract for communications equipment
L3Harris Global Communications Inc., of Rochester, was recently awarded a $29.6 million firm-fixed-price contract from the U.S. Army for communications equipment and accessories. Bids were
VIEWPOINT: From Burden to Breeze: Redefining Compliance with AI-Powered Solutions
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are steadily transforming the way businesses approach risk, regulation, and operational oversight. With an ever-evolving cyber ecosystem, compliance is regularly playing catch-up. Revelations regarding zero-day attacks, where no prior knowledge of the exploitation exists, promote additions and amendments to what defines a “secure environment.” New software and breakthroughs in industry
Founder of insurance agency in Lake Placid elected chair of Big I New York board of directors
DeWITT, N.Y. — Big I New York, a trade association for independent insurance agents in New York, announced the recent election of Kelly Gonyo as chair of its board of directors for the 2025–2026 term. Gonyo is the founder and president of Blue Line Insurance Agency, headquartered in Lake Placid. “A dedicated leader within the
CNY regional job growth mixed in May compared to a year ago
May brought a mixed picture of job growth among the six sub-regions of Central New York. The Syracuse, Binghamton, and Elmira regions all gained jobs between May 2024 and this past May. Meanwhile, the Utica–Rome and Watertown–Fort Drum areas lost jobs in that same period, while the Ithaca region saw no change in jobs. That’s
Utica University announces strategic restructuring plan
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University on Tuesday, July 1 announced an academic and operational restructuring that will involve faculty and staff reductions and right-sizing operations
Gastroenterology Associates of Ithaca providers join Guthrie network
LANSING, N.Y. — Gastroenterology Associates of Ithaca, PC (GAI) is now part of the Guthrie network of health-care providers. Since forming an affiliation on March 1, Guthrie and GAI have been collaborating to deliver gastroenterology care. The former GAI office, located at 2435 N. Triphammer Road in the village of Lansing, will remain open for
Sylvan Beach making significant progress on $51 million wastewater-treatment plant project
SYLVAN BEACH, N.Y. — The Village of Sylvan Beach says it is making “significant progress” on its $51 million construction project to modernize the East
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