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Syracuse airport says 2023 was its busiest year ever
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Nearly 3 million air travelers passed through Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) in 2023, making it the “busiest year in the airport’s history.” The 2.86 million passenger figure at SYR surpasses 2019 traffic levels, which produced a 30-year record for the airport, by 11 percent. The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) on […]
Syracuse airport to add two new eateries later this year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) and Gideon Toal Management Services (GTMS) on Friday announced plans for two new eateries at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). GTMS is a U.S. Department of Transportation-certified Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) that currently operates the Escape Lounge at SYR. The SRAA and GTMS have
Broome County hotels see slight business improvement in December
BINGHAMTON — Broome County hotels registered a rise in guests in December compared to the year-ago month, as two other business indicators also edged up. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county rose 2 percent to 51.2 percent in the last month of 2023 versus December 2022. For
Jefferson County hotels register 13 percent decline in guests in December
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County hotels posted a more than 13 percent drop in overnight guests in December, as two other indicators of hotel-business performance were mixed. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county fell 13.3 percent to 36.2 percent in the last month of 2023 from December 2022,
Oneida Indian Nation quantifies its 2023 economic impact
VERONA — The Oneida Indian Nation increased regional vendor spending by 25 percent, grew capital investments by 23 percent, and increased payroll spending by 18 percent in 2023. That’s all before it even begins a multimillion project to expand Turning Stone Resort Casino later this year, according to a news release from the Oneida Indian
Naturally Lewis offers more than $900K in grant funding in 2024
LOWVILLE — Naturally Lewis says $930,000 is available in the second round of its four grant programs. Naturally Lewis is the economic-development agency for Lewis County. The grant funds are for the Small Things, Big Impacts Fund; Community Connections Fund; Building Business Fund; and Vacant Property Revitalization Fund, according to a Naturally Lewis news release.
Winter Fair with food, rides, music set for this weekend at the Fairgrounds Expo Center
GEDDES, N.Y. — Winter Fair 2024 is set for Friday, Feb. 2 through Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Expo Center at the New York State
Destiny USA, Syracuse police say Flock cameras are preventing, solving crime
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA on Thursday said its license-plate reading (LPR) cameras have “proven to be a powerful tool in preventing and solving crime in the Syracuse community.” The announcement comes six months into its partnership with the Syracuse Police Department and Atlanta, Georgia–based Flock Safety Flock Safety cameras have scanned nearly 400,000 vehicles
Oneida County Tourism launches revamped beverage trail
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Tourism (OCT), the official tourism-promotion agency for Oneida County, has launched a refreshed, digital version of the Heart of NY Beverage Trail highlighting local wineries and breweries. The mobile, interactive trail — accessible on the OCT website — features 10 partners throughout the county. Those taking part in the year-long
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