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Broome County hotels see business rebound in March compared to a year ago
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County hotels saw a big bounce back in guests in March compared to the year-prior month amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county jumped 38.5 percent to 47.4 percent in March, according to […]
New Hampton Inn Verona at Turning Stone caters to leisure, business travelers
VERONA, N.Y. — The Hampton Inn Verona at Turning Stone, which held a formal-opening event April 22, says it caters to both leisure and business travelers. The inn is located at 5186 Route 365, adjacent to Turning Stone Resort Casino. The hotel is owned by Benchmark Development of Lenox, Massachusetts and managed by Meyer Jabara
MVCC announces two new members of board of trustees
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) announced that Anna Tobin D’Ambrosio and Dana Jerrard are the newest members of its board of trustees. Gov. Andrew Cuomo appointed them on March 8. D’Ambrosio’s term will expire on June 30, 2023 and Jerrard’s term will expire on June 30, 2025, but both will be eligible
State starts nearly $2M project on Route 13 bridge in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Construction crews have started a $1.95 million project to rehabilitate the bridge carrying State Route 13 (South Meadow Street) over Six Mile Creek in the city of Ithaca, the state announced. When completed, the improved bridge will enhance safety and improve travel along a key roadway that provides direct access to Ithaca’s
Grow-NY business contest accepts applications through mid-July
Applications will be accepted through July 15 for the 2021 Grow-NY business competition. Grow-NY is a business contest that focuses on “enhancing the emerging food and agriculture innovation cluster” in Central New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier regions of New York state, Empire State Development (ESD) said. The competition attracts “high-growth” food and agriculture
Brown & Brown Insurance net income jumps 31 percent in Q1
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO), the Florida–based parent of Syracuse–based Brown & Brown Empire State, reported that its net income rose 31 percent to $199.7 million in the first quarter from $152.4 million in the year-ago quarter. The company’s net income per share increased almost 30 percent to 70 cents from 54 cents a year prior.
Binghamton University SBDC helps bars, restaurants apply for federal pandemic-relief funding
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The New York State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Binghamton University is available to assist small businesses throughout the region with
Oneida Indian Nation to open Sandstone Hollow Inn in May
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation announced that next month it plans to open Sandstone Hollow Inn, a hotel property it acquired and developed
Five Star Bank to relocate its Elmira branch
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Five Star Bank has announced the planned relocation of its Elmira branch to 100 West Water St. from its current location at
F.X. Matt Brewery to add 25 jobs after completing nearly $35 million expansion
UTICA, N.Y. — F.X. Matt Brewery in Utica on Wednesday announced plans to add 25 jobs following the completion of its $34.7 million brewhouse and
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