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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.
Onondaga County hotels see nearly 4 percent occupancy gain in April
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County hotels again produced growth in business activity in April, according to a recent report. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county increased 3.6 percent to 60.3 percent in the fourth month of the year compared to April 2022, according to STR, a Tennessee–based
Broome County hotels register a decline in guests in April
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County hotels welcomed fewer guests in April than the year-earlier month, while two other business indicators were mixed. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county fell 5.8 percent to 60.3 percent in the fourth month of this year compared to April 2022. Revenue per
Hale Transportation acquires Watertown group of companies
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hale Transportation has expanded into the Watertown market with the acquisition of a group of North Country businesses. The company closed in May on the acquisition of Clarence Henry Coach, Freeman School Bus Corp., and Freeman Fleet Repairs, says Stephen Hale, president of Hale Transportation. Hale Transportation worked with Clarence Henry Coach
DEC opens new accessible boat launch in Verona
VERONA, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently cut the ribbon on a new accessible boat launch on the Barge Canal on Cove Road in the town of Verona. The new launch enhances fishing and boating opportunities for all visitors, including those with disabilities, and connects to Oneida Lake to
New York home sales fell nearly 30 percent in April
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York realtors sold 6,944 previously owned homes in April, a 29.6 percent decline from the 9,857 homes they sold in April 2022. Pending sales also fell more than 13 percent in the latest month, pointing to further declines in closed home sales in the next couple of months. That’s according to
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