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CenterState CEO’s Robert Simpson to serve on Empire State Development board of directors
The New York State Senate has confirmed the nomination of Robert Simpson to serve on the Empire State Development board of directors. Simpson is president
Oneida Indian Nation unveils affordable-housing complex for new employees
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation will welcome the first residents on July 1 to its new employee housing units, called The Villages at
Herkimer County HealthNet receives funds for community garden
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County HealthNet has received a $6,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties and the Wesley and Marion
Whitesboro farmer’s market opens for the season
WHITESBORO, N.Y. — The village of Whitesboro kicks off its 2022 farmer’s market season Monday from 2-7 p.m. on the Whitesboro village green at the
New York State Fair has new interim director
GEDDES, N.Y. — The New York State Fair has new interim leadership, while the previous director has a new role with different duties related to fairs across the state. Sean Hennessey will serve as the State Fair’s new assistant director and as interim director for this year’s State Fair, New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard
Fulton small businesses can apply for grants from city’s DRI funding
FULTON, N.Y. — The City of Fulton Community Development Agency (FCDA) says the city’s small businesses can apply for funding for projects to “enhance and strengthen” the city’s downtown area. The $750,000 available for these grants are part of Fulton’s award in the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). FCDA is accepting applications through Oct. 3,
Community Foundation for South Central New York awards grants to regional nonprofits
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — The Community Foundation for South Central New York (SCNY) recently announced it has made grants totaling $287,684 to 40 organizations in the region in its spring grant round. The successful grant applications, approved through a competitive volunteer panel and board-review process, are for a variety of capital projects, operations, and programming.
NYSDOT works to secure contractors for I-81 project phase one
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Now that the federal and state governments have given their final approval, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is now focusing on securing the contractors to handle the first phase of the $2.25 billion Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement project. “We will have five separate contracts that we will put out
Survey: Rising prices contribute to U.S. restaurant industry’s decline in April
U.S. restaurants saw a 4 percent decline in consumer visits this April compared to a year ago, according to a new survey report from the NPD Group. Restaurant traffic in April was 11 percent below the pre-pandemic level in April 2019. The 1 percent increase in consumer spending at restaurants in April versus a year
Syracuse Downtown Living Tour again set for late September
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — People who are interested in the annual Downtown Living Tour should make plans for the final Saturday in September. This year’s event is planned for Sept. 24, Laurie Reed, director of marketing for the Downtown Committee of Syracuse Inc. tells CNYBJ in an email. The group is still working on securing the
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