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Oneida County hotel-occupancy rate edges up more than 3 percent in October
UTICA , N.Y.— Oneida County’s hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) rose 3.4 percent to 65.2 percent this October compared to the year-ago month. That’s according to a recent report from STR, a Tennessee–based hotel-market data and analytics company. Occupancy in the Mohawk Valley’s largest county is up 7.9 percent year […]
Jefferson County hotel-occupancy rate rose nearly 5 percent in October
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Jefferson County hotels attracted more customers in October than a year ago, continuing the string of business gains seen all year. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county rose 4.6 percent to 59.7 percent in the 10th month of the year, according to STR, a
Bassett expands digital medicine offerings with Columbia University to enhance cardiac care
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Medical Center is expanding its digital medicine capabilities to include cardiovascular clinical services through an initiative with Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Using digital technology, Bassett patients will have direct connections to cardiovascular specialists in Manhattan. The collaboration builds on the 90-year affiliation between the two organizations. “Our
Employers offering creative perks to attract and retain employees
In the tough tussle for talent, employers are getting more creative in finding benefits and perks to attract and retain employees. The Oneida Indian Nation in Verona recently announced a new scholarship program to help employees in the finance department obtain advanced degrees. And earlier this year, the organization opened affordable housing available to employees of
Metal Solutions boosts productivity with National Grid grant
UTICA, N.Y. — Metal Solutions Inc., a Utica manufacturer, recently installed a new state-of-the-art powder-coating system at its Broad Street plant that will increase productivity. Metal Solutions received a $100,000 economic-development grant from National Grid’s Electric Capital Investment Incentive program, according to a news release from the electricity and gas utility company. Metal Solutions had
Oneida County formally opens Nexus Center sports complex
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County celebrated the grand opening of the $64 million Nexus Center sports complex on Thursday evening. “Today is a landmark day
Regional organizations awarded state tourism-grant funding
CNY Arts, Inc., ICAN, the Town of Massena, and Opera Ithaca are among the organizations receiving state funding through the Market New York program and
Adirondack League Club Community Fund awards $118K in grants to area nonprofits
UTICA, N.Y. — The Adirondack League Club Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded more than $118,000 in the third
Horror movie filmed in Binghamton area released in limited theaters
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — A mystery/horror film primarily shot in the Binghamton area in February 2021 released in limited theaters and on video-on-demand services on Thursday.
North Country businesses in transition receive boost from National Grid grant
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. — The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) will use a $100,000 grant from National Grid (NYSE: NGG) to support the regional nonprofit’s
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