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Warren named senior associate dean at Syracuse University Libraries
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University announced it has promoted Scott Warren to senior associate dean for research excellence at Syracuse University Libraries. Warren had been
Crews start resurfacing State Route 298, Thompson Road, and Carrier Circle in Onondaga County
DeWITT, N.Y. — Construction crews have begun work on a $10.5 million project that will resurface portions of Thompson Road and State Route 298 — including Carrier Circle and Military Circle — in the towns of DeWitt and Salina in Onondaga County. The project will add new pavement and make improvements to sidewalks, curb ramps,
Newly rebranded NextGen Label Group includes Syracuse Label & Surround Printing
CICERO, N.Y. — Nearly a year after merging operations, Syracuse Label & Surround Printing and sister companies Macaran Printed Products and W.N. Van Alstine & Sons have rebranded as NextGen Label Group. The company unveiled the NextGen Label Group name and logo during a recent companywide meeting. The new brand combines the three operating units
Infrastructure project at State Fairgrounds to include ADA-compliant sidewalks
GEDDES, N.Y. — It’s a project that seeks to “enhance safety and the pedestrian experience” for those visiting the New York State Fairgrounds in the town of Geddes. Federal funding, provided under the Infrastructure Law, will provide upgrades to State Fair Boulevard in the town of Geddes, the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul announced June
Rome Area Chamber honors area businesses, names new leaders
ROME, N.Y. — The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce honored several area businesses at its 111th annual business meeting on June 1. Sovena USA received Business of the Year honors in the category of for-profit businesses with 50 or more employees. The company prioritizes community engagement, aims to surpass industry standards in a sustainable way,
Oneida County hotel occupancy falls more than 9 percent in April
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County’s hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) declined 9.1 percent to 56.6 percent in April from the year-ago month. That’s according to a recent report from STR, a Tennessee–based hotel-market data and analytics company. Year to date through April, occupancy inched up 0.1 percent to 51.7 percent.
Jefferson County hotels register nearly 8 percent drop in guests in April
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Jefferson County hotels welcomed substantially fewer overnight guests in April, but two other indicators of business performance were mixed. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county fell 7.8 percent to 49.2 percent in the fourth month of 2023 from April 2022, according to STR, a
IAED annual report details private investments, new property taxes
ITHACA, N.Y. — In its newly released 2022 annual report to the community, Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) reported stimulating $72.6 million in private investment last year. IAED — which administers the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) and Tompkins County Development Corporation (TCDC) — says its achievements last year also included helping generate $2.7
Cavanaugh takes the helm at Herkimer County Chamber
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Denise Cavanaugh is the new executive director of the Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce, but she’s no stranger to the Herkimer community. She’s also no stranger to leadership, coming to the business organization with a background of corporate, higher education, and nonprofit leadership experience. On top of all that, Cavanaugh is also
Downtown Farmers Market returns for its 51st season on Tuesday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two dozen vendors are expected to participate on Tuesday as the Downtown Farmers Market returns to Clinton Square for its 51st season.
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