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Bassett emergency departments receive geriatric accreditation
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) has awarded bronze-level geriatric emergency department (ED) accreditation to all five of Bassett Healthcare Network’s hospital emergency departments at A.O. Fox Hospital, Bassett Medical Center, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, and O’Connor Hospital, Bassett announced. The designation signifies that the emergency departments incorporate best […]
Saunders Finger Lakes Museum receives $1.8 million grant for construction project
BRANCHPORT, N.Y. — Saunders Finger Lakes Museum (SFLM) recently announced receipt of a grant award totaling $1.8 million from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the organization’s continued construction of its main exhibition hall. The museum, located in Yates County in the Finger Lakes region, received its grant as part
Onondaga County hotel business indicators log minor improvement in May
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County hotels registered a slightly positive month of business in May as measured by a trio of key indicators. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in Central New York’s largest county edged up 0.5 percent to 63.2 percent in the fifth month of 2025, compared
SurePrint Pack N Ship opens second location in Ilion
ILION, N.Y. — A local entrepreneur has expanded his operations beyond Dolgeville by opening SurePrint Pack N Ship in the Arc Mall in Ilion. Jacob Manning says his shop provides a much-needed service in the Ilion area that has been lacking — an authorized FedEx shipping center. “It’s been very positive for the community and
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
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