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New York home sales decline in June, CNY numbers mixed
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York realtors sold more than 12,200 previously-owned homes in June, a decrease of 10 percent compared to the nearly 13,600 homes

New Nature Play stations open at Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park
BINGHAMTON — A trip to the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is not only about seeing remarkable animals, but also about playing outdoors and using your imagination, the zoo contends in a news release. The Binghamton Zoo announced it has created Nature Play stations that “allow visitors of all ages to connect with nature in
Quality Inn and Bistro 1100 formally open after rebrand
Former Red Roof Inn “changes flags” OWEGO — A Red Roof Inn and adjoining restaurant, formerly called the River’s Edge in Owego, have been rebranded and reopened as the Quality Inn Owego and Bistro 1100. The newly branded hotel and renovated restaurant, located at 1100 State Route 17C, are both owned by Rudra Management Group,
Visions FCU opens new branch office on the Binghamton University campus
VESTAL — Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) announced that it recently formally opened a branch office on the Binghamton University campus and is now the “official financial services partner” for the university. The new branch is Visions FCU’s 48th overall. Available to students, faculty, and the public, the new office provides access to the credit
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) on Friday revoked its approval of the 2016 merger agreement between Charter Communications, Inc.

State Fair to include nightly drone show
GEDDES, N.Y. — The upcoming New York State Fair will include a new drone light show. The shows will start at about 9:30 p.m. over

Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival starts in Columbus Circle area
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The AmeriCU Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival got underway Friday morning at Columbus Circle in downtown Syracuse. Two hours into the

Madison County Sheriff: Canastota woman stole credit card, hit up ATMs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Canastota woman was arrested Sunday, charged with stealing and then using a credit card. Madison County Sheriff’s Office said in release

Veterans participate in latest Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans at Syracuse University
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Nearly 30 veterans are preparing to finish their work in Syracuse University’s 11th annual Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV). EBV is a

April the giraffe is pregnant again
HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. — Let the waiting begin: Animal Adventure Park’s April the giraffe is pregnant again. Jordan Patch, owner of the park, announced the news
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