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Jefferson County hotels register 13 percent decline in guests in December
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County hotels posted a more than 13 percent drop in overnight guests in December, as two other indicators of hotel-business performance were mixed. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county fell 13.3 percent to 36.2 percent in the last month of 2023 from December 2022, […]
Oneida Indian Nation quantifies its 2023 economic impact
VERONA — The Oneida Indian Nation increased regional vendor spending by 25 percent, grew capital investments by 23 percent, and increased payroll spending by 18 percent in 2023. That’s all before it even begins a multimillion project to expand Turning Stone Resort Casino later this year, according to a news release from the Oneida Indian
Naturally Lewis offers more than $900K in grant funding in 2024
LOWVILLE — Naturally Lewis says $930,000 is available in the second round of its four grant programs. Naturally Lewis is the economic-development agency for Lewis County. The grant funds are for the Small Things, Big Impacts Fund; Community Connections Fund; Building Business Fund; and Vacant Property Revitalization Fund, according to a Naturally Lewis news release.
Winter Fair with food, rides, music set for this weekend at the Fairgrounds Expo Center
GEDDES, N.Y. — Winter Fair 2024 is set for Friday, Feb. 2 through Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Expo Center at the New York State
Destiny USA, Syracuse police say Flock cameras are preventing, solving crime
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA on Thursday said its license-plate reading (LPR) cameras have “proven to be a powerful tool in preventing and solving crime in the Syracuse community.” The announcement comes six months into its partnership with the Syracuse Police Department and Atlanta, Georgia–based Flock Safety Flock Safety cameras have scanned nearly 400,000 vehicles
Oneida County Tourism launches revamped beverage trail
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Tourism (OCT), the official tourism-promotion agency for Oneida County, has launched a refreshed, digital version of the Heart of NY Beverage Trail highlighting local wineries and breweries. The mobile, interactive trail — accessible on the OCT website — features 10 partners throughout the county. Those taking part in the year-long
Breeze Airways to offer seasonal, nonstop flights from Syracuse to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Breeze Airways on Tuesday announced it plans to add a new seasonal route to Raleigh–Durham, North Carolina (RDU) from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). The new route will offer twice-weekly, direct flights on Thursdays and Sundays,starting May 23. “We’re excited our partner Breeze Airways has elected to increase convenient, direct access to
Structural-steel work begins in Orchard Park on new stadium for Buffalo Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — More than 800 workers involved in building the new stadium for the Buffalo Bills have started putting up structural steel for the new venue. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday joined Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, and other local officials to announce this phase of the construction
Work starts on Greater Binghamton Airport modernization project
MAINE, N.Y. — Work is under way at the Greater Binghamton Airport to transform it into a modern facility that will enhance the passenger experience, Gov. Kathy Hochulannounced. Construction began on the airport’s terminal building to demolish an existing restaurant, kitchen, and interior hallway to allow for the construction of temporary waiting areas, new restrooms,
Syracuse football 2024 schedule includes two first-time opponents, visit from Miami
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The 2024 Syracuse University football schedule includes first-time matchups with Stanford and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV), as well as a visit from the Miami Hurricanes. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) on Wednesday afternoon announced the upcoming football schedule for the first season under new Orange head coach Fran Brown. Syracuse
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