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Hunters in New York harvested more than 224,000 deer in 2019-20 hunting season
ALBANY — Hunters harvested an estimated 224,190 deer in New York state during the 2019-20 hunting season, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced on March 30. The harvest figure included 103,787 antlerless deer, down 9 percent from the prior-year harvest, and 120,403 antlered bucks, up 6 percent from last season. The deer […]
SYRACUSE — Hotels in Onondaga County were fuller in February than in the year-ago month, while room revenue also gained, according to a recent report. The data was from the last full month before the hotel business in the region, state, and much of the U.S. was slammed by the coronavirus emergency, starting in mid-March.
Broome County hotel occupancy rate dips in February
BINGHAMTON — Hotels in Broome County were slightly less full in February than in the year-ago month, according to a recent report. The data was from the last full month before the coronavirus pandemic essentially shut down the hospitality industry across the state and much of the nation, starting in mid-March. The hotel occupancy rate
Pandemic grounds 2020 Greater Binghamton Air Show
MAINE, N.Y. — Citing uncertainty about the spread of the coronavirus, Broome County officials have canceled the 2020 Greater Binghamton Air Show. The event, which has drawn thousands of spectators in the past, had been scheduled for July 25 at the Greater Binghamton Airport in the town of Maine. The county says the air show
Report: U.S. restaurant customer transactions declined by 42 percent in week ended March 29
97 percent of U.S. restaurants are impacted by COVID-19-related dine-in shutdowns Restaurant customer transactions fell by 42 percent in the U.S. in the week ending March 29 compared to same week a year ago, according to a new report from NPD Group, Inc., a research and data analytics firm. About 97 percent of U.S. restaurants
Farm to Fork 101: Reconnecting the Farmer & the Consumer
Mark Pawliw lived the food and restaurant lifestyle through his 25-plus years of experience in the industry, but he realized that something was missing. What was lacking was a connection to the producers, growers, and chefs that bring the food to your plates, the drink to your glasses, and the art of cooking that ties
Laci’s Tapas Bar temporarily closes due to coronavirus restrictions
SYRACUSE — Laura Serway, owner of Laci’s Tapas Bar at 304 Hawley Ave. in Syracuse, says she has every intention of reopening the restaurant when the current coronavirus restrictions are lifted. A note on the restaurant’s website says that as of Thursday, March 26, Laci’s is “closed until further notice.” “At this time, continuing to
OCC plans to hold graduation ceremony in early August, outdoors
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) announced it plans to hold an outdoor commencement ceremony on campus for its Class of 2020 on Sunday,
Madison County asks residents to alternate the days they go out for necessary items
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Madison County officials on Tuesday asked residents to alternate the days that they go out for necessary items to help stop the
Cuomo extends coronavirus shutdown to April 29
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday extended the “NY PAUSE” directive — mandating non-essential businesses and schools remain closed — another two weeks
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