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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

Le Moyne College to join Division I Northeast Conference in July
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College has accepted an invitation to become a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC) in Division I athletics starting this

Oneida County Tourism celebrates travel and tourism week
“Travel and tourism is an integral part of Oneida County, powering a strong local economy, creating jobs, and strengthening our community’s culture and identity,” OCT

Utica University commencement set for Thursday, with SEC commissioner as speaker
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University will hold its commencement exercises on Thursday, May 11 at 5 p.m. in the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica

Crews to renovate Mary H. Soderberg Aquatic Center at Skaneateles Community Center
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — The Skaneateles Community Center (SCC) says its Mary H. Soderberg Aquatic Center is undergoing a $900,000 renovation project. The effort will include

State council awards grants for arts and cultural capital projects, including CNY initiatives
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has awarded more than $42 million for 144 small and medium-sized capital projects at arts and cultural organizations across the state. This record capital investment supports crucial building renovations, accessibility improvements, and new spaces for creative work, according to a news release from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s
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