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CNY regions report lower jobless rates in June 2025
The unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira regions were all lower in June 2025 compared to a year ago. That’s according to the latest New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) data released on July 22. Regional unemployment rates The jobless rate in the Syracuse area fell to 3.2 […]
Utica to host State Summer Games for Special Olympics N.Y. the next three years
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica will host the next three annual editions of the State Summer Games for Special Olympics New York between 2026 and 2028. Utica University will serve as the hub of State Summer Games, with Opening & Closing Ceremonies and most of the sports competitions held on site. The campus will also provide
Students learn about sports-medicine careers at Guthrie event
DICKINSON, N.Y. — Nearly 40 students from area high schools learned about professions in sports medicine and received hands-on experience during a July 18 event hosted by Guthrie Sports Medicine. The inaugural “Game Plan: Careers in Sports Medicine” provided instruction for 39 students in an interactive career day at SUNY Broome Community College, near Binghamton
Community Foundation honors Human Technologies with Community Impact Award
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties presented its Community Impact Award to Human Technologies on June 26. The Community Impact Award celebrates, rewards, and encourages outstanding achievement in the charitable sector and is presented to a nonprofit organization serving Herkimer and/or Oneida counties that has shown outstanding service to its
Unique Development lands contract for IKEA store at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Unique Development Companies, Inc. of Syracuse recently announced it has been selected by home-furnishings retailer IKEA to help build out its brand-new store at Destiny USA. The IKEA store, which will open sometime this fall, will occupy the 88,500-square-foot former At Home space at Destiny USA. It will be the Swedish retailer’s
State Fair launches Fairgrounds alert system
GEDDES, N.Y. — The New York State Fair says it’s launching a Fairgrounds alert system for the upcoming 2025 Fair. The state is encouraging fairgoers
Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association announces organizational changes
CANASTOTA, N.Y — Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association, an animal-protection organization based in Madison County, has announced the creation of a new shelter director position and has hired Cristie Tamoutselis for the role. This addition reflects the organization’s ongoing growth and its commitment to providing the highest quality care for animals in need. Tamoutselis as shelter
Syracuse Mets ask fans to help pick their new nickname, starting in the 2027 season
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse’s minor-league baseball team will be getting a new nickname. Could it be the Orange Sox? Perhaps the Salt Potatoes? Or maybe
Anheuser-Busch to spend $9 million on upgrades to Baldwinsville brewery
LYSANDER, N.Y. — Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) on Tuesday announced a new $9 million investment in its Baldwinsville brewery in the town of Lysander. St.
Naturally Lewis names new executive director
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Naturally Lewis, Inc. says it has hired Joanne Witt as the new executive director of the Lewis County–based nonprofit economic-development organization. Witt officially started work on Monday, Aug. 4, succeeding Brittany Davis in the role. Witt most recently served as director of the STARBASE Fort Drum Academy, per her LinkedIn page. “I
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