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Oneida County hotels see fewer than three in 10 rooms occupied in December
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County hotels posted an occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) of 28.4 percent in December, down 31.5 percent from a year ago, according to STR, a Tennessee–based hotel market data and analytics company. It was the largest year-over-year decline in occupancy in the county since July as […]

Genius NY director maps out 2021 program as application period remains open
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Genius NY program continues accepting applications for its fifth round through the end of March. As of Feb. 2nd, 50 firms have applied to participate, says Jeff Fuchsberg, director of Genius NY. “Applications have grown every year. Last year, we were a little bit over 400. I expect the turnout to

What channel is the Syracuse basketball game on at Clemson?
CLEMSON, S.C. — Syracuse basketball (10-5, 4-4 ACC) seeks a second straight win when the Orange visit the Clemson Tigers (11-5, 5-5 ACC) on Saturday

Robert Congel, developer of Destiny USA, dies at 85
Destiny USA is New York’s largest shopping center and the 8th largest in the U.S., as noted on the Pyramid website. A spokesman for Pyramid

State offering artist-as-entrepreneur program at Earlville Opera House
EARLVILLE, N.Y. — Earlville Opera House (EOH) and Sam & Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts, Inc. will hold an artist-as-entrepreneur program beginning in April.

Destiny USA now requires a parent or guardian for visitors age 17 and under
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Anyone age 17 or younger visiting Destiny USA will now need a parent or guardian when going to the shopping and entertainment

Syracuse basketball game vs. Louisville canceled after COVID positive test in Cards program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse basketball’s scheduled Wednesday night game against the Louisville Cardinals (11-4, 6-3 ACC) has been canceled after a positive test in the

What channel is the Syracuse basketball game on vs. Louisville?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse basketball (10-5, 4-4 ACC) looks for a quality win for its NCAA résumé when the Orange host the Louisville Cardinals (11-4,
Jefferson County hotels had fewer than a quarter of rooms filled in December
WATERTOWN — Just under one out of four Jefferson County hotel rooms, on average, were occupied in December as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to hinder travel and the hospitality industry, according to a recent report. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county was 24.7 percent in December, down

Finger Lakes Wine Alliance names new executive director
GENEVA, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Wine Alliance, a nonprofit marketing association for wines in the region, recently announced it has appointed Kyle Anne Pallischeck as its new executive director. She will lead the Geneva–based organization’s efforts in raising the visibility and reputation of the Finger Lakes American Viticultural Area (AVA), its wines, and wineries.
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