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Meiers take full ownership of Greek Peak, Toggenburg ski resorts
VIRGIL, N.Y. — John and Christine Meier and their family of Elmira are now the sole owners of Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Virgil and

SUNY Poly launches Esports program
MARCY — SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) announced it has started an Esports (electronic sports) program and joined the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) to offer students a “competitive alternative to more traditional collegiate sports.” Esports, which have “grown rapidly over the past decade,” have been adopted by several SUNY institutions. The industry is reportedly

What channel is the Syracuse basketball game on at Georgetown?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Syracuse basketball (5-4) seeks a second straight win when the Orange visit their longtime rival, the Georgetown Hoyas (6-3) on Saturday afternoon.

Genius NY finalists selected for fourth round of competition in 2020
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Empire State Development (ESD) on Wednesday announced the five finalists selected to take part in the fourth round of Genius NY, a

Oneida Nation to expand Yellow Brick Road Casino in Chittenango
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation on Wednesday announced the third phase of construction at its Yellow Brick Road (YBR) Casino, a “multi-million dollar”

Syracuse Mets manager DeFrancesco to join parent club as first-base coach
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Mets will have a new manager for the 2020 season. Tony DeFrancesco, who managed the team during its first season

Disney CEO Bob Iger, wife Willow Bay establish Ithaca College scholarship for diversity in media
ITHACA, N.Y. — Disney CEO Bob Iger and his wife, Willow Bay, have donated $1 million to establish the Iger-Bay Endowed Scholarship at Ithaca College.

What channel is the Syracuse basketball game on at Georgia Tech?
ATLANTA — Syracuse basketball (4-4, 0-1 ACC) looks to snap a three-game losing streak when the Orange visit the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (4-2, 1-0

Mooney’s Sports Bar and Grill formally opens in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — Mooney’s Sports Bar and Grill formally opened its 10th location in the village of Johnson City in the town of Union, on Dec. 4. Brian Harris, co-owner of Mooney’s, was set to host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony that day at the newly renovated site of the former Ground Round,

New director begins work leading Ithaca’s Sciencenter
ITHACA — Ithaca’s Sciencenter is closing out 2019 with a new executive director, who started work in her new role Nov. 22. The Sciencenter’s board of trustees selected Michelle Kortenaar to replace Dean Briere, who “has decided not to renew his contract” to serve in the same role, the Sciencenter announced. Briere’s decision followed “several
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