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Cornell University is a finalist in NSF competition focused on climate research
ITHACA, N.Y. — The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected Cornell University as a $1 million awardee and finalist for investment through its regional innovation
Hamilton College fundraising campaign reaches $400 million goal
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College announced that it has reached its fundraising goal of $400 million for its “Because Hamilton” campaign, with several weeks remaining
Onondaga County hotels register 8 percent occupancy gain in March
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County hotels again produced solid growth in business activity in March, according to a recent report. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county increased 8 percent to 58.9 percent in the third month of the year compared to March 2022, according to STR, a
Broome County hotel occupancy edges up 1 percent in March
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County hotels posted modest growth in business activity in March. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county ticked up 1 percent to 55.4 percent in the third month of this year compared to March 2022. Two other important indicators of business performance for Broome
Utica’s new film commission is off to a busy start
UTICA, N.Y. — The region is already bearing the fruit of the recently formed Film Utica film commission, which received state approval in March and operates from The Stanley Theatre. The film and television production industries were overlooked when it came to economic development in the area, says Lisa Wilsey, chair of the Film Utica
CNYSME to recognize Mower’s Crockett as latest recipient of Crystal Ball Award
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As the 46th recipient of the Crystal Ball Award from the Central New York Sales & Marketing Executives (CNYSME), Stephanie Crockett knows she’s joining a list of past recipients who are well known and prominent names in the CNY business community. “The list is really incredible,” says Crockett. “To be in that
Greek Peak to complete $1M in improvement projects by next ski season
VIRGIL, N.Y. — It may be the middle of spring, but Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Cortland County is already looking ahead to the next ski season. The ski resort has announced nearly $1 million in ski-side improvement projects for the 2023-24 season, which will mark its 65th anniversary year. Greek Peak is located at
Vernon Downs set to close in stages later this year unless state offers tax breaks
VERNON, N.Y. — Mid-State Raceway, Inc., which does business as Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel, filed a notice with the state this week that it
SUNY Poly receives grant to launch virtual-reality engineering project
The goal of the project is to explore and develop a non-proprietary library of virtual-reality (VR) videos and models related to solid mechanics, structures, and
Naturally Lewis awards grants in first round of vacant-property revitalization program
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Nine projects throughout Lewis County will use grant funding totaling nearly $691,000 as part of the vacant property revitalization (VPR) program. The
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