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Upstate Medical University formally opens Nappi Wellness Institute
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University on Friday formally opened the Nappi Wellness Institute located across East Adams Street from the Upstate Cancer Center. The
Tower project revitalizes UHS Wilson campus in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY — United Health Services (UHS) is in the midst of its largest construction project ever, one that will upgrade and modernize its UHS Wilson Medical Center facilities in Johnson City. The $175 million initiative to revitalize the campus has been years in the making, UHS President/CEO John M. Carrigg says. UHS is just
Greater Binghamton Airport has new flights, state funding for improvements
MAINE, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) is using $32 million in state funding for two airport-infrastructure projects. The airport, located in the town of Maine in Broome County, is also offering flights to New York City’s LaGuardia Airport and flights to Florida through Avelo Airlines. The airport’s website greets visitors with this message:
Binghamton Chamber’s Placemaking Office aims to improve region’s vibrancy
BINGHAMTON — The Office of Placemaking in the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce has been in operation for a few months and continues working to get itself established. Placemaking involves a hands-on approach to improve areas within a community utilizing physical, cultural, social, and other assets to create opportunities to bring people together, the chamber
Oakdale Commons project makes former mall an entertainment and shopping destination
JOHNSON CITY — The complete transformation of the former Oakdale Mall is well under way. What was once a local retail and activity centerpiece before it began to decline is being converted into a mixed-use entertainment, retail, and lifestyle hub, now called Oakdale Commons. Spark JC, LLC acquired the mall in January 2022, says co-founder
Stadium Lofts housing project part of Mirabito Stadium District Master Plan
BINGHAMTON — The Stadium Lofts housing project near Mirabito Stadium in Binghamton is in the process of seeking low-income housing tax credits from the state. “It’s received all local planning and zoning approvals. It’s just waiting on some state approvals and then it can start construction assuming that funding comes through,” says Binghamton Mayor Jared
Site-inventory project ID’s, markets developable sites in Broome County
BINGHAMTON — In an effort to be as proactive as possible in spurring development in Broome County, The Agency has been working with a consulting firm to identify, rank, and create marketing sheets for developable sites around the county. In the first phase of this project, Elan Consulting and Planning of Albany identified 250 sites,
Endicott DRI projects moving forward, village mayor says
ENDICOTT — With jobs, jobs, and more jobs on the way, the Village of Endicott’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award couldn’t have come at a better time. “We need good apartments for all the new jobs that we have,” Endicott Mayor Linda Jackson says. Imperium 3 NY plans to create more than 2,000
Village of Johnson City eyes projects for DRI funds
JOHNSON CITY — Flush with $10 million in state Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) funding, Johnson City is eyeing a slate of projects to help transform its downtown into one that matches the vibrancy of growth seen in the village in recent years. “We’ve had a tremendous amount of growth in our downtown in recent years,”
Lesko Financial Services’ new office helps firm better serve clients
VESTAL — Lesko Financial Services, Inc. has served the greater Binghamton region since 1948. Since 1998, it did so from downtown offices at 58 Chenango St. In 2022, however, the firm made a move just across the river to 400 Plaza Drive in Vestal. It still serves the greater Binghamton region but does so now
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