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Broome Leadership Institute celebrates class of 2024
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. —The Broome Leadership Institute (BLI) celebrated the 20 members of its class of 2024 on Thursday March 28 with a dinner and ceremony

CenterState CEO, SU’s SSIC to use federal funding to prep area businesses for Micron’s arrival
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO and Syracuse University’s South Side Innovation Center (SSIC) will use federal funding awards to help prepare area businesses for the

Adirondack Railroad gets grant for rail-car renovation
UTICA, N.Y. — The John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, which operates the Adirondack

Syracuse Orchestra music director to conclude his tenure following 2024-25 season
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Lawrence Loh, music director for the Syracuse Orchestra, will conclude his tenure with the organization at the end of the 2024-25 season.

Syracuse University buys nearby Hotel Skyler as Sheraton transitions to student housing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Thursday announced the purchase of the Hotel Skyler Syracuse at 601 S. Crouse Ave., just north of the main

Binghamton University to use $5 million donation to pursue AI research and development
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University announced it will use a $5 million donation to attract, recruit and retain tech talent, creating a pipeline for students

Wendy’s selects PAR Tech loyalty platform
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — The Wendy’s fast-food chain has selected the PAR Punchh loyalty platform to advance its loyalty program into the next generation of

Verona La Quinta Inn to become Comfort Inn & Suites
VERONA, N.Y. — The former La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, located near Turning Stone Resort Casino, has new owners and will soon rebrand

Hot rods, classic cars, and two TV hosts to highlight this July’s Syracuse Nationals
GEDDES, N.Y. — The hosts of a show on MotorTrend TV will be among the attractions as the Napa Auto Parts Syracuse Nationals returns to

Syracuse airport wins international award for air-service development
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) says it has been recognized with the Routes Americas 2024 Award in the “Under 5 Million Passengers”category.
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