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Oneida County hotel occupancy increases more than 27 percent in August
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County’s hotels again saw a rebound in guests in August compared to a year ago as the recovery from the pandemic-induced slowdown in the hospitality business continues. The county’s hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) rose 27.5 percent to 74.1 percent in August, compared to the year-prior […]
New York’s closed home sales rise nearly 17 percent in August
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York realtors sold 14,808 previously owned homes in August, up nearly 17 percent from 12,663 homes sold in August 2020. However, pending sales in August fell about 8 percent, indicating closed sales could take hit in upcoming months. The data comes from the New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR)’s August
Mr. Shop opens second store at Turning Stone
The opening represents a second Mr. Shop store for owner Joel Shapiro, who has operated the original Mr. Shop in the Armory Square section of downtown Syracuse since 1990. The 1,600-square-foot second location of Mr. Shop includes men’s fashion, custom-tailored suits, business attire, casual wear, and accessories, per a Sept. 23 news release. Mr. Shop
Oneida Nation pays $1.5M in total summer bonuses to hourly workers
VERONA, N.Y. — Nearly all hourly employees of the Oneida Indian Nation received summer bonuses in gratitude for their work serving customers returning to the Nation’s gaming, entertainment, and hospitality properties. The Oneida Nation says it paid the hourly workers a total of $1.5 million in summer bonuses. “Eligible employees received bonuses in recognition of
YBR Casino & Sports Book makes foray into bowling leagues
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — YBR Casino & Sports Book has announced a new Tuesday night mixed bowling league at its bowling venue, called The Lanes at YBR. The 11-week league starts Oct. 19 and can accommodate up to eight 2-player teams. That’s according to a Sept. 28 blog post on the venue’s website. YBR Casino &
SUNY semiconductor report includes impact on gaming
“Artificial intelligence, electric cars, smart grid, cryptocurrency, internet-of-things, and even gaming cannot exist without the type of research and resulting data capabilities that the semiconductor industry provides,” said F. Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik, SUNY Provost-in-Charge, who co-drafted the report. “This involves a high-level of [research and development (R&D)] sophistication, and, in order for the U.S. to stay
AIS receives $95 million contract for AWARE prototype
ROME, N.Y. — Assured Information Security (AIS) has been awarded a $95 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for an Antifragility Workstation for Resiliency (AWARE) prototype. The pact will be focused on researching “novel and innovative” anti-fragility concepts and integrating proven anti-fragility tools, techniques and processes into operational and emerging cyber platforms. Rome–based AIS
USDA awards Tioga County LDC, Town of Massena funding for projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development program has awarded federal funding to the Tioga County Local Development Corp. (LDC) and the Town of
People news: Chemung County Chamber appoints new president and CEO
ELMIRA, N.Y. — The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce recently named Jennifer Herrick-McGonigal its new president and CEO. She started her new position on Sept.
AIS wins $95 million contract focusing on software-system security
ROME, N.Y. — Assured Information Security (AIS) has been awarded has been awarded a $95 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for an Antifragility
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