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Syracuse becomes an arts, culture, & entertainment destination
Downtown Committee’s fall progress breakfast discussed the topic SYRACUSE — Business owners and the leader of the Everson Museum of Art recently shared their thoughts on how downtown Syracuse is an arts, culture, and entertainment destination that has “unique experiences for everyone.” They spoke on the theme of the Oct. 29 fall progress breakfast, that was presented […]
Turning Stone opens redesigned Sportsplex
VERONA — Turning Stone Resort Casino on Nov. 8 celebrated the grand reopening of its renovated Sportsplex, which features a new indoor golf range, pickleball facility, and more. Renovated as part of the $370 million renovation project at Turning Stone, the Sportsplex also includes retail options and other amenities, the resort announced. “With the brand
Naturally Lewis wins tourism award for Tug Hill visitor guides
LOWVILLE — Naturally Lewis, Inc. has been awarded a New York State Tourism Industry Association Tourism Excellence Award for the 2024 Discover Tug Hill Visitor Guides. It received the honor at the 2024 New York State Tourism Industry Association Tourism Excellence Summit at the Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs, according to a Sept. 13 announcement.
Greek Peak president inducted into SKI NY Hall of Fame
VIRGIL — Wes Kryger, long-time president of Greek Peak Mountain Resort, was recently inducted into the SKI NY Hall of Fame at a special ceremony up at the mountain. The event was held on Nov. 7 at The Lookout at Hope Lake at the resort in the town of Virgil, with a presentation being given
Franklin Square Park gets its fountain back after restoration
SYRACUSE — Franklin Square Park at the corner of Plum and Solar Streets in Syracuse again includes an attention-getting fountain. The Franklin Square fountain has been reinstalled following a 12-month absence for a more than $77,000 restoration project. The fountain was originally installed in the early 1990s. Since that time, it faced wear and tear,
Embassy Suites hotel near Destiny USA has a new owner
SYRACUSE — A Virginia–based private-equity firm is the new owner of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA hotel. The hotel is located at 311 Hiawatha Boulevard West, across from Destiny USA. Excel Group — an Arlington, Virginia–based private-equity firm that says it owns, develops, and invests in premium-branded limited-service hotels across the U.S.
Hotel projects in DeWitt, Salina win county funding
Onondaga County hotel initiative seeks to add hotel rooms SYRACUSE — Onondaga County has awarded funding to hotel projects in the towns of DeWitt and Salina, representing the first two grant recipients in the county’s program to create more hotel rooms. The first recipient
St. Lawrence County Chamber honors three businesses at annual dinner
POTSDAM — The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce (STLC) recognized three businesses for their achievements during its annual dinner held on Oct. 23 at The Stables at Windy Point in Potsdam. The winners were: Hosmer’s Marina of Ogdensburg; Currant Renewable Energy, LLC of Massena; and Summit SHRED LAB and Storage of Potsdam. Besides the
Snowmobile club official in Mohawk Valley arrested for stealing $8,000
STRATFORD, N.Y. — A Fulton County snowmobile club official was charged with stealing more than $8,000 from the club and doctoring records to secure grant money, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Fulton County District Attorney Mike Poulin announced. Chad Daley, 52, was charged with third-degree grand larceny, first-degree offering a false instrument
Oneida County legislature passes $547 million budget for 2025
UTICA, N.Y. — The Oneida County Board of Legislators has adopted the 2025 budget and capital plan, marking the 12th year in which the county
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