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Broome Leadership Institute gears up for new class with a new leader
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Broome Leadership Institute (BLI) is getting ready to kick off its 36th year with a new director and a slate of

Ithaca airport reacts to losing American Airlines service
LANSING, N.Y. — Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) says it is “seeking to retain” the services of American Airlines, after the airline announced plans to

Syracuse Athletics expanding co-licensing program for student-athletes
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Athletics has announced a multi-year partnership with Fantastec SWAP that will create non-fungible tokens (NFT), or digital collectibles, which feature
Oneida County hotels see 24 percent increase in occupancy in April
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County’s hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) rose 24.3 percent to 60.7 percent in April from the

North Country small-business owner appointed to Thousand Islands Commission
ALEXANDRIA BAY, N.Y. — A North Country business owner, Michael J. Chavoustie was recently confirmed by the New York State Senate to serve on the Thousand Islands State Park, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commission. Chavoustie owns and operates two small businesses in Jefferson County: French Town Market and Cup of Joy Cafe, both located in

Repairs on Oswego Harbor breakwater, lighthouse foundation set for this summer
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Construction is scheduled to begin this summer on a project to conduct repair work on the Oswego Harbor west arrowhead breakwater and the foundation of the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse. Dean Marine & Excavating Inc. of Michigan will do the repair work, which should finish by the fall. The Buffalo district of
Jefferson County hotel occupancy rises in April
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Jefferson County hotels again drew more overnight guests in April compared to the year-prior month. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county increased 22.5 percent to 52.8 percent in the fourth month of this year, according to STR, a Tennessee–based hotel market data and analytics

Hogan named dean of new performing arts school at Ithaca College
“She understands the necessity of engaging with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other stakeholders, and work collaboratively to design and implement a strategic plan that

Oneida Nation Enterprises hosts international summer interns
Nearly one-third of the interns worked for ONE previously and will receive continued training with the company. Along with building work experience, the interns will

AAA opens new Watertown Travel & Insurance Center
“Having a modern, up-to-date location is key to meeting the needs of our members,” Tony Spada, president and CEO of AAA Western and Central New
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