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Renzi estate donates $12M to CNY Community Foundation
HOMER, N.Y. — The estate of Nicholas and Agnes Renzi of Cortland has donated $12 million to the Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF). The bequest will combine with their lifetime giving fund to create two endowed funds at the Community Foundation, ensuring charitable support for Cortland County residents continues for generations. The Nicholas and […]
New IAED leader begins duties in January
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) describes its next president as someone who brings more than three decades of economic-development experience across the U.S. and a “proven track record of attracting business investment” to the role. IAED on Nov. 4 announced it has selected Kurt Foreman to lead the organization beginning in January
PAR Technology posts narrower net loss in third quarter
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) recently reported a net loss of nearly $18.2 million for the third quarter ending Sept. 30. It was a narrower loss than the more than $19.8 million loss (or almost $20.7 million for continuing operations only) that the New Hartford–based company posted in the third quarter
The Agency starts planning process for manufacturing workforce-training center
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Broome County Industrial Development Agency (The Agency) on Nov. 12 issued a request for qualifications and proposals (RFQ/RFP) to plan the creation of a regional advanced manufacturing workforce-training center. The Agency describes it as a “first-of-its-kind facility designed to strengthen the Southern Tier’s growing innovation and manufacturing economy.” The proposed hub
The Forest Grill opens at Point Place Casino
SULLIVAN, N.Y. — The Forest Grill, a casual and rustic farm to fork American grill restaurant, is set to formally open on Nov. 19 at Point Place Casino in the Bridgeport area of the town of Sullivan, in Madison County. It’s the next phase of the $50 million expansion of the casino, which is also
Greek Peak Mountain Resort begins making snow ahead of new ski season
VIRGIL, N.Y. — Greek Peak Mountain Resort says it started making snow on Monday evening, Nov. 10, ahead of the upcoming 2025-2026 ski season. The effort continued into the following day with coverage on the Karyatis Way, Meadow, Platonic, Lower Platonic, Elysian Fields, Stoic, and Odyssey trails, as well as the tubing hill. Greek Peak
Annual Cortaca Jug football game returning to Yankee Stadium in 2026
CORTLAND, N.Y. — SUNY Cortland makes the short trip to Ithaca College for this Saturday’s annual football battle with the Cortaca Jug on the line
IKEA to hold Nov. 21 grand opening at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Home-furnishings retailer IKEA has set the grand opening of its store at Destiny USA in Syracuse for Nov. 21. Destiny USA had announced IKEA’s upcoming arrival back on July 8. The new store will bring “affordable, well-designed” home furnishings and a Swedish-inspired shopping experience, the company said in its announcement. “As we
Ithaca–based startup wins grand prize in FuzeHub commercialization competition
ITHACA, N.Y. — A startup company based in Ithaca captured the $150,000 grand prize in FuzeHub’s 2025 commercialization competition, which was held as part of
Hartwick College selects its next president
ONEONTA, N.Y. — The board of trustees of Hartwick College in Oneonta on Monday said it has chosen Laurel Bongiorno as its 13th president. Bongiorno currently serves as Hartwick’s VP for academic affairs and provost. She will assume the presidency on July 1, 2026. In her current role since 2022, Bongiorno has provided overall academic
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