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Herkimer launches Brownfield Opportunity Area Plan
HERKIMER, N.Y. — The Village of Herkimer announced it has formally launched its Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Plan and will host a series of engagement
Finger Lakes Land Trust purchased land along Black Diamond Trail
ULYSSES, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) announced it purchased 23 acres in the town of Ulysses in Tompkins County from the Cayuga Nature Center. The property, which is a mix of meadows and woodlands, is located along the Black Diamond Trail at the Houghton Road crossing. The FLLT intends to transfer the
Le Moyne College to launch second beer in partnership with Meier’s Creek Brewing Company
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College says it’ll launch a second beer as part of its partnership with Meier’s Creek Brewing Company (MCBC). “Given the
Utica University Nexus Center chalks up win for Oneida County
UTICA — Two years after opening, the Utica University Nexus Center is not just meeting Oneida County’s expectations, but also exceeding them, the county’s leader says. First announced in 2017, the $64 million sports complex opened in November 2022, and has been busy ever since, according to Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. “In
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,
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