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DiCastro keeps Rome alive at Brick Oven Restaurant
ROME, N.Y. — Jim DiCastro says he has seen it all in his 40 years of driving up and down the East Coast as an excavating contractor. “I’ve been everywhere; it’s hard to name all the cities,” DiCastro says with a chuckle. As he weaved in and out of states, the one thing he noticed […]
Halbritter says Oneida Nation casinos have seen “decent response” since reopening
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation’s leader says patrons have returned in modest numbers to its casinos since reopening in June as the organization continues pandemic protocols to prevent spread of the coronavirus. Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation representative and Nation Enterprises CEO, also contends the organization has a role as an “economic engine”
Apex Entertainment reopens for bowling, laser tag at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Apex Entertainment reopened at Destiny USA on Wednesday, Oct. 7 with 24 bowling lanes, laser tag, bumper cars, hologate and x-rider (virtual reality), along with a restaurant menu in its Pit Stop Tavern. However, its arcade remains closed under New York State guidelines, Destiny USA said in a news release announcing the
Syracuse airport to temporarily relocate rental-car operators
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) on Thursday announced that all rental-car operations at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) will be temporarily
TCGplayer plans more hiring in year ahead; adds Seamless co-founder to company board
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — TCGplayer, an online technology platform for the collectibles industry, says plans to expand into new collectible lines of business and will hire more than 100 new full-time employees over the next year. “Over the next 12 months, TCGplayer anticipates expanding beyond hobby gaming collectibles to areas like sports cards, board games, comic
Tioga Downs implements plan to keep patrons safe during pandemic
NICHOLS, N.Y. — Tioga Downs Casino Resort has released the details of its “We’re a Safe Bet!” health and safety plan designed to protect the well-being of both customers and employees. The casino resort was among the state-approved casinos that reopened Sept. 9 with its hotel facility reopening on Sept. 11. The facilities reopened with
Commercial gaming revenue continued to rebound nationally in August
Revenue still down sharply from a year ago amid pandemic Commercial gaming revenue (CGR) continued to bounce back nationally in August as more casinos reopened from coronavirus closures, but still remained well below year-ago levels, according to a recent report. August marked the fourth straight month of recovery for the commercial gaming industry following April’s
Broome County hotels continued business bounceback in August
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Hotels in Broome County continued to see a small pickup in guests in August compared to the past few months, but occupancy was still down sharply from a year earlier as the coronavirus pandemic continues to suppress travel and hospitality, according to a recent report. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as
Oneida County reports one COVID-19 death, recent virus exposures
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County officials on Thursday reported that the county had one new COVID-19-related death in the last day, bringing its total to
Madison County warns of possible virus exposure at diner
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — The Madison County Health Department on Thursday warned the public that a recent visitor to Knotty Pine Diner in Wampsville tested positive
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