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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 — […]

Great Northern Mall property to get more than $1B redevelopment
CLAY — What’s described as a “more than a $1 billion investment” will bring new housing, medical facilities, professional offices, a Clay Community Center, hotels and retail, dining, and entertainment options to the Great Northern Mall property in the town of Clay. The Hart Lyman Companies and Conifer Realty, LLC on March 14 revealed the

New discovery trail promotes Utica as women’s world hockey championship comes to town
UTICA, N.Y. — Just ahead of the 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship, expected to bring thousands of visitors to Utica from Wednesday April

Adirondack Railroad gets grant for rail-car renovation
UTICA, N.Y. — The John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, which operates the Adirondack

Syracuse Orchestra music director to conclude his tenure following 2024-25 season
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Lawrence Loh, music director for the Syracuse Orchestra, will conclude his tenure with the organization at the end of the 2024-25 season.

Verona La Quinta Inn to become Comfort Inn & Suites
VERONA, N.Y. — The former La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, located near Turning Stone Resort Casino, has new owners and will soon rebrand

Hot rods, classic cars, and two TV hosts to highlight this July’s Syracuse Nationals
GEDDES, N.Y. — The hosts of a show on MotorTrend TV will be among the attractions as the Napa Auto Parts Syracuse Nationals returns to

Syracuse airport wins international award for air-service development
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) says it has been recognized with the Routes Americas 2024 Award in the “Under 5 Million Passengers”category.

State says renovated Thruway rest-stop area in Warners has reopened
VAN BUREN, N.Y. — The renovated Warners service area along the New York State Thruway in the town of Van Buren has now reopened. It’s

Syracuse International Jazz Fest headliners include Kenny G, The O’Jays
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Saxophonist Kenny G, Canadian singer-songwriter Gino Vanelli, R&B group The O’Jays, and The Mavericks will headline this June’s National Grid Syracuse International
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