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Berkshire Bank opens new office in DeWitt
DeWITT, N.Y. — Just six months after announcing the sale of a nearby branch in the village of East Syracuse to another bank, Berkshire Bank has opened a new office in the town of DeWitt. The new Berkshire Bank office at 6319 Fly Road in DeWitt will support its business banking, commercial real estate, middle-market […]
Canandaigua National Bank & Trust plans to open multiple Syracuse–area branches starting in 2025
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — Canandaigua National Bank & Trust announced it will be entering the Syracuse market with plans to open multiple branches starting in 2025. Frank Hamlin, III, the bank’s president and CEO, views this announcement as the “next exciting evolution for an organization that has made consistent and considerable growth throughout its history.” Canandaigua
Rosamond Gifford Zoo earns renewal of its AZA accreditation
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Rosamond Gifford Zoo has successfully renewed its accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon
Syracuse University opens new center in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Syracuse University (SU) says it has opened a new center in Washington, D.C. and held a Sept. 24 event to mark the occasion. The center, located at 1333 New Hampshire Ave. in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, will serve students, faculty, staff, and alumni, SU said in its announcement. Mike Tirico,
City of Binghamton finalizes purchase of St. Mary’s recreation center
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The City of Binghamton now owns the St. Mary’s recreation center on Hawley Street in the downtown area, representing the latest step
VIEWPOINT: Reinventing Downtown Syracuse
Downtown Syracuse is experiencing a transformation. Over the past few years, I have observed our city reinvent its landscape into a vibrant community filled with remarkable places for exploration and attractive real estate for residency. Our goal is to develop a flourishing downtown area that is diverse and welcoming to all. The revitalization of downtown
State of Downtown report details vibrant activity
Nearly 30 new ground-floor businesses began operations in downtown Syracuse in the 2023-24 fiscal year. The firms included seven new retail shops, eight personal-service locations, and 14 new food and beverage spots. That’s according to the State of Downtown report that Merike Treier, executive director of the Downtown Committee of Syracuse Inc., delivered during the
OHA set for big renovation project at downtown Syracuse museum
SYRACUSE — The Onondaga Historical Association (OHA) is preparing for a renovation project at its museum building at 321 Montgomery St. in downtown Syracuse. OHA will use a $3 million New York State grant for the effort. New York State Assemblyman William Magnarelli (D–Syracuse) secured the funding for the OHA project. “Preserving the history of
Community Bank outlines growth plans in Syracuse, beyond
Includes State Tower Building branch From new branches to a new name for its parent company, Community Bank is having a busy year. The first of three new Syracuse–area branches will open this October in the State Tower Building on South Warren Street in downtown Syracuse and represents the bank’s commitment to the Syracuse market,
Everson’s new café serves tasty treats on works of art
SYRACUSE — Visitors to the Everson Museum of Art in downtown Syracuse have long wished for a place on site where they could grab a quick bite to eat during their visit. With the opening of Louise, a new café at the museum, visitors can now enjoy a meal while also appreciating art. Named after
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