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Jefferson County hotel occupancy slips in February
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County hotels registered a more than 4 percent decline in overnight guests in February, as two other important indicators of hotel-business performance were mixed. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the North Country’s largest county fell 4.1 percent to 38.6 percent in the second month of […]
Vernon Downs to open racing season on April 20
VERNON, N.Y. — After a bumpy 2023, which almost saw the racetrack close, Vernon Downs is set to begin its 71st season on Saturday, April 20, the racing and gaming venue announced. Post time for opening night is 6:05 p.m. and features a T-shirt giveaway after the third race. Last May, Mid-State Raceway, Inc., which
Speakers discuss downtown dining during Downtown Committee’s spring progress breakfast
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dining in downtown Syracuse and the history of the dining scene throughout the years. That was the focus of the spring progress
Syracuse University buys Hotel Skyler for new lodging option
Move comes as Sheraton to become student housing SYRACUSE — Hotel Skyler Syracuse, located at 601 S. Crouse Ave., is now a Syracuse University property. Syracuse says it announced the acquisition as a follow-up to the recent release of the university’s inaugural strategic housing plan. The transaction also follows the university’s announcement that it will
Syracuse Orchestra searches for new music director
Current director, Loh, to leave in 2025 SYRACUSE — The board of directors of the Syracuse Orchestra says it has started initial discussions about the upcoming search for the orchestra’s next music director. Lawrence Loh, the current music director, will conclude his tenure with the organization at the end of the 2024-25 season, per
Syracuse cultural-festival funding awarded to 22 events
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A total of 22 festivals held in the city of Syracuse will benefit from a total of $135,000 in grant-funding awards. As
Allegiant starts seasonal, nonstop flights from Syracuse airport to Myrtle Beach
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Allegiant Air on Friday said it’s starting seasonal air service from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It’s
TSA says March was a busy month for passenger screenings at the Syracuse airport
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says March was the fifth–business month for the number of passengers screened at its checkpoint since 2005
Syracuse Stage managing director Anderson leaving for a new job this summer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Jill Anderson, managing director of Syracuse Stage since 2016,will leave the organization this summer after eight years. Anderson is departing to become
Broome County opens En-Joie Golf Club for 2024 season
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Broome County has opened its En-Joie Golf Club for the 19th season of the county managing the golf course, which hosts the
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