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NBT Bank Stadium unveils two new hospitality areas for the upcoming Syracuse Mets season
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Mets on Wednesday said NBT Bank Stadium will have new hospitality options this upcoming season. The Piazza Rooftop Lounge is
Onondaga County hotel occupancy rises nearly 7 percent
SYRACUSE — Onondaga County hotels hosted more guests in January than a year ago, and two other vital benchmarks of business performance also posted increases. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county rose 6.6 percent to 47.8 percent in the first month of 2024 compared to January 2023,
Oneida County hotels see improved business in January
UTICA — Oneida County hotels had a positive month in January, posting a rise in hotel occupancy and also registering increases in two other key indicators of business performance. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) rose 2.5 percent to 45.4 percent in January from the year-prior month, according to a
Jefferson County hotels see increase in guests in January
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County hotels posted a more than 2 percent rise in overnight guests in January, as two other important indicators of hotel-business performance also improved. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the North Country’s largest county increased 2.2 percent to 36.7 percent in the initial month of

Timing was right for Symphoria name change to Syracuse Orchestra
SYRACUSE — The group performed for 11 years as Symphoria but is now moving forward as The Syracuse Orchestra. Executive director Pam Murchinson said the “timing was right to once again, make it clear that our symphony orchestra belongs to the local community.” The performing-arts organization made the announcement on Feb. 17 prior to its
Hofmann Sausage Company is now operating under the ownership of a Florida firm
CICERO — A Florida company is the new owner of a famous Syracuse–area business and brand that has been in operation for more than 140 years. The Miami Beef Company, Inc. of Miami, Florida announced the acquisition of the Hofmann Sausage Company in a Feb. 13 Business Wire news release. The company didn’t disclose any

FLLT completes largest-ever conservation project
Buys almost 1,000 acres in Steuben County CORNING — The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) says it has completed the largest conservation project in its 35-year history with the purchase of nearly 1,000 acres, including 1 mile of frontage along the Canisteo River. The 992-acre property is located in the towns of Erwin and Lindley

Federal funds to spur cleanup of Ley Creek portion of Onondaga Lake superfund site
SYRACUSE — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is targeting the cleanup of the Ley Creek portion of the Onondaga Lake superfund site with a funding award of about $23 million. The money comes from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) announced

FLLT awarded state funding of $4.5 million for water-protection projects
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) will use nearly $4.5 million in state–grant funding for conservation projects within the Skaneateles, Owasco, Seneca,

Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance launches new brand campaign
PENN YAN, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance has rolled out a new brand campaign, called “Explore Finger Lakes,” designed to better convey the
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