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Oneida County hotels post huge rebound in business in March
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County’s hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) rocketed up 73.3 percent to 48.7 percent in March, compared to the same month in 2020 when the pandemic first hammered the hotel business. That’s according to a new report from STR, a Tennessee–based hotel market data and analytics […]
Jefferson County hotel occupancy rate soars nearly 50 percent in March
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Hotels in Jefferson County saw a massive increase in guests in March compared to March 2020, which was when the COVID-19 pandemic first slammed the hospitality industry everywhere, according to a recent report. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county jumped 49.3 percent to
New York SBDC helps Binghamton café pursue federal restaurant funding
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Like a lot of eateries nationwide, the co-owners of the Lost Dog Café & Lounge in Binghamton are pursuing funding from the newly established Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), part of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. The fund provides direct relief funds to restaurants and other hard-hit food establishments that have experienced significant
Ithaca College selected for international student scholarship program
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College (IC) announced it has been selected as a partner institution for the Davis United World College (UWC) Scholars program, which
NY MEP Recovery Initiative offers nearly $1M in project funding for manufacturers
The New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) network announced it is leading four competitive grant programs that it says will help manufacturers solve challenges
Cuomo launches 11th round of REDC initiative to help in post-pandemic recovery
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday launched the 11th round of the regional economic development council (REDC) initiative. The consolidated funding application (CFA) opened on May
Oneida, Herkimer counties seek broadband input from residents, businesses
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida and Herkimer counties are urging residents and businesses to participate in an online survey that will help to assess broadband needs
Tompkins Trust Company to operate with shortened name in rebranding effort
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Trust Company says it will begin to transition to the name “Tompkins” in a rebranding effort that will unfold in the
Cuomo announces that SUNY, CUNY schools will require COVID vaccinations this fall
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) boards will require proof of vaccination for
Oneida County reports just 13 COVID cases Monday; active cases dip below 300
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Monday reported 13 new COVID-19 cases, down from 29 the day before and 19 cases last Monday. The number
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