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Q3 earnings slip at Chemung Financial as new branch opens
ELMIRA — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG), parent company of Chemung Canal Trust Company, recently reported net income of $5.7 million, or $1.19 per share, in the third quarter, down 25 percent from $7.6 million, or $1.61 per share, in the year-ago quarter. However, the latest quarter’s results were an improvement over Chemung Financial’s net […]
NUAIR CEO says HQ at Syracuse airport just makes sense
SYRACUSE — Ken Stewart, president and CEO of NUAIR, believes opening the organization’s new headquarters at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) “just makes sense.” “Our team works with the next generation of uncrewed and electric aircraft and is developing the platform to safely integrate them into the national airspace… what better place to work than
Syracuse becomes an arts, culture, & entertainment destination
Downtown Committee’s fall progress breakfast discussed the topic SYRACUSE — Business owners and the leader of the Everson Museum of Art recently shared their thoughts on how downtown Syracuse is an arts, culture, and entertainment destination that has “unique experiences for everyone.” They spoke on the theme of the Oct. 29 fall progress breakfast, that was presented
Turning Stone opens redesigned Sportsplex
VERONA — Turning Stone Resort Casino on Nov. 8 celebrated the grand reopening of its renovated Sportsplex, which features a new indoor golf range, pickleball facility, and more. Renovated as part of the $370 million renovation project at Turning Stone, the Sportsplex also includes retail options and other amenities, the resort announced. “With the brand
Naturally Lewis wins tourism award for Tug Hill visitor guides
LOWVILLE — Naturally Lewis, Inc. has been awarded a New York State Tourism Industry Association Tourism Excellence Award for the 2024 Discover Tug Hill Visitor Guides. It received the honor at the 2024 New York State Tourism Industry Association Tourism Excellence Summit at the Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs, according to a Sept. 13 announcement.
Greek Peak president inducted into SKI NY Hall of Fame
VIRGIL — Wes Kryger, long-time president of Greek Peak Mountain Resort, was recently inducted into the SKI NY Hall of Fame at a special ceremony up at the mountain. The event was held on Nov. 7 at The Lookout at Hope Lake at the resort in the town of Virgil, with a presentation being given
Franklin Square Park gets its fountain back after restoration
SYRACUSE — Franklin Square Park at the corner of Plum and Solar Streets in Syracuse again includes an attention-getting fountain. The Franklin Square fountain has been reinstalled following a 12-month absence for a more than $77,000 restoration project. The fountain was originally installed in the early 1990s. Since that time, it faced wear and tear,
Embassy Suites hotel near Destiny USA has a new owner
SYRACUSE — A Virginia–based private-equity firm is the new owner of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA hotel. The hotel is located at 311 Hiawatha Boulevard West, across from Destiny USA. Excel Group — an Arlington, Virginia–based private-equity firm that says it owns, develops, and invests in premium-branded limited-service hotels across the U.S.
Hotel projects in DeWitt, Salina win county funding
Onondaga County hotel initiative seeks to add hotel rooms SYRACUSE — Onondaga County has awarded funding to hotel projects in the towns of DeWitt and Salina, representing the first two grant recipients in the county’s program to create more hotel rooms. The first recipient
St. Lawrence County Chamber honors three businesses at annual dinner
POTSDAM — The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce (STLC) recognized three businesses for their achievements during its annual dinner held on Oct. 23 at The Stables at Windy Point in Potsdam. The winners were: Hosmer’s Marina of Ogdensburg; Currant Renewable Energy, LLC of Massena; and Summit SHRED LAB and Storage of Potsdam. Besides the
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