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Ask the Expert: Top 5 IT Investments in 2026 to Drive Growth
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David Johnson has been appointed manager at Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP, of Ithaca. He has more than 12 years of public accounting experience. Johnson

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Senior housing project on Binghamton’s north side is complete
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham on Wednesday on Nov. 12 announced the completion of a $3.2 million senior and affordable-housing project on Munsell

Greek Peak Mountain Resort begins making snow ahead of new ski season
VIRGIL, N.Y. — Greek Peak Mountain Resort says it started making snow on Monday evening, Nov. 10, ahead of the upcoming 2025-2026 ski season. The effort continued into the following day with coverage on the Karyatis Way, Meadow, Platonic, Lower Platonic, Elysian Fields, Stoic, and Odyssey trails, as well as the tubing hill. Greek Peak
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VIRGIL, N.Y. — Greek Peak Mountain Resort says it started making snow on Monday evening, Nov. 10, ahead of the upcoming 2025-2026 ski season.
The effort continued into the following day with coverage on the Karyatis Way, Meadow, Platonic, Lower Platonic, Elysian Fields, Stoic, and Odyssey trails, as well as the tubing hill.
Greek Peak has yet to announce an official opening day for the new ski season but noted that snow-making efforts started about 10 days sooner than last year.
Greek Peak Mountain Resort is located at 2000 NYS Route 392 in the town of Virgil, just south of Cortland.
In the 2024-2025 season, ski and ride guests had the opportunity to enjoy 108 days on the slopes, and with Greek Peak’s latest investments in infrastructure and snowmaking equipment, the venue is “feeling good” about a similar showing for this season.
Wes Kryger, president of Greek Peak Mountain Resort, expressed optimism for the coming season and is excited to share the resort’s “ongoing commitment to enhancing the guest experience.”
“The 2025-26 season marks the beginning of a new four-year, $2 million-plus investment plan into the mountain, and I believe our guests will be able to really see the results of our efforts to date out on the slopes this season,” Kryger said.
The completed projects that skiers and boarders will enjoy this coming season include a second wave of new rental gear added to Greek Peak’s inventory valued at $150,000.
The projects also include a new pump in the main pumphouse, which brings an increased capacity of 33 percent to get more water to key parts of the new snow-making infrastructure and increase overall terrain coverage. They also include 12 new high-efficiency HKD snow guns, along with new water and air lines on the Middle Pollux trail.
In addition, Greek Peak also added brand new snowmaking capacity to the East Meadow and Zephyr trails, and the top of Epicurus trail.

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CPC provides $4.5 million loan to redevelop former school in Syracuse’s Eastwood section
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) on Wednesday announced a $4.5 million construction loan for Skinner Properties for the redevelopment of the former

Annual Cortaca Jug football game returning to Yankee Stadium in 2026
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IKEA to hold Nov. 21 grand opening at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Home-furnishings retailer IKEA has set the grand opening of its store at Destiny USA in Syracuse for Nov. 21. Destiny USA had announced IKEA’s upcoming arrival back on July 8. The new store will bring “affordable, well-designed” home furnishings and a Swedish-inspired shopping experience, the company said in its announcement. “As we
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Home-furnishings retailer IKEA has set the grand opening of its store at Destiny USA in Syracuse for Nov. 21.
Destiny USA had announced IKEA’s upcoming arrival back on July 8.
The new store will bring “affordable, well-designed” home furnishings and a Swedish-inspired shopping experience, the company said in its announcement.
“As we continue to grow in the U.S., we’re thrilled to bring the IKEA experience to the community in Central New York,” Javier Quiñones, CEO and chief sustainability officer of IKEA U.S., said. “IKEA Syracuse reflects our commitment to meeting customers where they are, and offering smart, affordable solutions that make everyday life better.”
Destiny USA says IKEA chose to open a location in the shopping center “because of the center’s exceptional accessibility, high traffic, and powerful regional draw.”
The 70,000-square-foot store features 3,000 products available for immediate takeaway, about 75 small-furniture items, and an IKEA Restaurant serving specialties such as Swedish meatballs.
“We’re excited to celebrate the opening of IKEA Syracuse with the Central New York community,” John Spence, unit manager at IKEA Syracuse, said in the announcement. “Whether you’re looking to furnish your first apartment, upgrade your kitchen or simply enjoy some Swedish meatballs, we can’t wait to welcome you to the IKEA family.”
The grand-opening event will begin at 9:45 a.m. on Nov. 21 and customers can begin lining up that morning at 7 a.m. Regular store hours will be Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
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